CIS Abroad Blog:

The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.

How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip in Scotland
My name is Elliott Bertrand. I'm a Theatre Stage Management major at the University of Central Florida. I went on the Summer in Scotland program in June 2024. I chose CIS Abroad because of the abundan... Continue Reading
My 5 Favorite Places in Sorrento
My name is Emily Ammerman and I am an incoming second-year student studying Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. I am studying abroad in Sorrento, Italy in the Summer o... Continue Reading
Finding Independence: My Study Abroad Journey in Barcelona
My name is Jonathon Biter, and I am a finance major at Michigan State University. Over the past six weeks, I’ve been studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, through CIS Abroad. Living on my own in a fore... Continue Reading
Q&A Spotlight With Our New Marketing Coordinator- Sarah!
Meet Sarah Whitmore our new Marketing Coordinator! Her passion for student exchange programs and cultural understanding has taken her around the globe, and from day one at CIS Abroad, she felt right a... Continue Reading
Faculty-led Program: Tips for Recruiting and Marketing to Gen Z
If You Build It, Will They Come? Unfortunately, it's not that simple. Attracting students to your faculty-led program requires much more than just creating the course. Now is the time to jumpstart you... Continue Reading
Key Questions to Ask When Reviewing Your Program Proposal: Balancing Student Interests and Educational Goals
Patiently awaiting a proposal for your course abroad? As you prepare to review your program proposal, it's essential to keep your students' needs and interests at the forefront. To help guide your rev... Continue Reading
Designing an Effective Program Itinerary: Aligning Activities with Learning Objectives and Budget Considerations
Planning a faculty-led program? As you build out your program itinerary, it's important to ensure that each component not only fits within your budget but also aligns with your course’s learning objec... Continue Reading
Maximizing Your Faculty-Led Program Budget: Key Considerations for Cost-Effective Planning
When planning a faculty-led program, budget considerations are crucial to ensuring its success and accessibility for students. Understanding what students on your campus are accustomed to paying and a... Continue Reading
Q&A Spotlight With Our New Office Assistant - Joanna
Meet Joanna Kowalski, our new Office Assistant!