CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
Eating in Thailand as a Vegetarian | Student Blog from Thailand
At first, Thai Food was not what I expected It wasn’t long after I arrived in Bangkok that I realized most Thai dishes have some kind of meat in them. I didn’t expect that most dishes here have meat, ... Continue Reading
5 Tips for Studying Abroad in Thailand | Student blog from Thailand
Here are my 5 tips for studying abroad in Thailand: 1. Download apps to make life easier Here in Thailand, I recommend the Grab app the most! It is just like Uber and will make your life so simple. Th... Continue Reading
Helping Refugees During Study Abroad | Student Blog from Rome
Since I wanted to volunteer abroad, I decided to collaborate with my host university, the American University of Rome, and the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center. With support from CIS Abroad, I was able to h... Continue Reading
A Magical Weekend in the Scottish Highlands | Student Blog from Scotland
Why did I choose Edinburgh? I fell in love with Edinburgh back in 2016 when I visited for three short days. That was enough to sell me on coming back here for three whole months to study abroad. I was... Continue Reading
6 Things My Mom Didn’t Tell Me About Living Abroad | Intern blog from Florence
Wouldn’t it be nice if, with a blink of an eye, you could transport yourself anywhere in the world? No hassle, no stress, just straight up teleportation.
Black, Gay, and First Time Abroad | Student Blog from Florence
Nervous about my first time abroad