CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
My Summer in Tokyo: Learning Through Anime and Culture
              This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad at J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo through CIS Abroad. It was a life-changing experience that combined academics, cultural immersion... Continue Reading
 
          Studying Abroad in Sorrento Changed Me—Here’s How
              I'm Blake Wickham, a Grand Canyon University student who studied abroad in Sorrento, Italy. I came for the views and came away a better person. Studying abroad in Sorrento, Italy, changed me more than... Continue Reading
 
          Embracing Change, Culture, and Confidence Abroad
              The first thing that comes to mind when I recall my semester abroad in Barcelona is "life-changing." Even though I had always wanted to live in another country, it was both exciting and intimidating t... Continue Reading
 
          My Design Internship in Tokyo
              My name is Triere, and I'm a Graphic Design major at Oklahoma State University. I participated in the CIS Abroad's Intern in Tokyo program in the summer of 2025. Now that I’m back in the U.S., I’m int... Continue Reading
 
          Barcelona’s Colorful Story: Tiles That Speak to All
              While studying abroad in Barcelona, I fell in love with the tilework all around me. If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Barcelona, you know the city’s charm goes far beyond its famous landmarks. Fo... Continue Reading
 
          Witches, Vampires, and Monsters of Scotland
              Witches, vampires, and monsters, oh my! This summer I was fortunate enough to take two classes at the University of Stirling in Scotland, and I’m here to tell you all about my experience navigating a ... Continue Reading
 
          My Engineering Internship in Barcelona
              Hello, my name is Marvin Gomez. I am currently a third-year student at UC Davis, majoring in Aerospace Science and Engineering. I worked for a startup company called Action Tracker, located in Barcelo... Continue Reading
 
          From Santa Cruz to Barcelona: My Internship Journey with Action Tracker
              My name is Darin Rahm, and I’m in my final year of Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a concentration in computer networks. This past summer, I had the incredible o... Continue Reading
 
          Sustainability and Impact of Service Learning Programs in Thailand
              Many study abroad offices and university faculty ask us why service-learning cannot be condensed into just a few hours. At CIS Abroad, our service-learning programs are dedicated to sustainability, ma... Continue Reading
 
          