CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
The Mediterranean Lifestyle: How Barcelona Finds Calm in the Chaos
My name is Katherine Bishop and I’m an art student with a love for design, photography, and travel. While studying abroad in Barcelona I noticed that it’s a city that moves at its own pace and I began... Continue Reading
Kris Holloway Honored with Prestigious Leadership Award at 2025 PIEoneer Awards
LONDON, UK – Last week, the global education community gathered for an unforgettable evening at the 9th annual PIEoneer Awards, held at the iconic Guildhall in London. This annual celebration brought ... Continue Reading
Why study sustainability in Limerick, Ireland?
If you’re searching for impactful, sustainability-focused education abroad, look no further than Ireland! Sustainable development isn't just a concept—it's woven into the very fabric of the nation, it... Continue Reading
Navigating Cultures, Connections, and VR Therapy: Lessons from Villa Azzurra
Ciao! My name is Tiya Madhavan, and I am a rising junior at the University of Michigan majoring in Biomedical Engineering and minoring in Art and Design. For the past five weeks I’ve had the outstandi... Continue Reading
One Team, Many Strengths: A Summer Summit to Remember
In August, something special happened in Phoenix. We marked a pivotal milestone in our journey: for the first time, the teams from CEA CAPA, CIS Abroad, and Barcelona SAE came together under one roof.... Continue Reading
Mental Health and Wellbeing While Studying in Florence
A major reason studying abroad enticed me was that it offered the kind of fresh start I had not had since moving out of state for college. There are little preconceptions of you when you step into a n... Continue Reading
Devolution, Brexit, and the British Museum: Comparative Law and Governance in England and Scotland
My name is Ellie Tanner and I am a political science major and Spanish minor at the University of South Carolina. I went on the UK Law abroad program in the summer of 2025 and absolutely adored my tim... Continue Reading
Coffee, Coastal Trains, and Clinical Data: My Medical Internship in Italy
Ciao! My name is Fiona Mateo and I am a second-year Biomolecular Science student at the University of Michigan. This past summer, I spent 10 weeks studying abroad in Sorrento, Italy. Living in the coa... Continue Reading
Engineering Beyond the Classroom: My Sorrento Internship
My name is Iman Dashti, and I’m a rising senior at the University of Michigan studying Industrial and Operations Engineering. This summer, I had the opportunity to intern with a local nonprofit marine... Continue Reading