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

A Home Away From Home | Intern Blog from Italy
My Journalism Internship at Florence University of the Arts I knew when I applied to the Special Project Experiential Learning (SPEL) Journalism course at Florence University of the Arts that Florence... Continue Reading
QUIZ! Where Should You Intern Abroad?
There are a number of awesome reasons why you should consider an internship abroad. Interning abroad creates the perfect opportunity to test out a career field while enhancing a resume with profession... Continue Reading
My First Day in Tokyo | Student Blog from Japan
There's so much to see and do in Tokyo, Japan, and as someone who already went to the city, I was still not prepared for the sheer amount of activities I could partake in.
Working at a Hawai'ian Fishpond | Intern Blog from Hawai'i
“Hello! My name is Katherine Kirchner, and I am from Columbus, Ohio.” This is how I start many of my days working at a Hawai'ian fishpond called Pae Pae o He’eia. With this, I introduce myself to the ... Continue Reading
CIS Abroad is named in Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts
NORTHAMPTON, MA – CISabroad (Center for International Studies), a locally-based company and one of the leading organizations of study and intern abroad programs to U.S. university students, has been n... Continue Reading
Pre-Departure Jitters & the "Pura Vida" Life | Student Blog from Costa Rica
Although I've been abroad alone many times before, I'm still hit with the same dreadful feeling (aka Costa Rica pre-departure jitters) every time I leave for the airport. The feeling of a thousand bri... Continue Reading
QUIZ! Where Should You Study Abroad?
Deciding where to study abroad can be tough! With so many amazing options how can you narrow down the program location that might be the best fit for you? We've got your back and have created this awe... Continue Reading
Let Them Have... Croissants? | Student Foodie Blog from Spain
At first during my semester in Barcelona, everything felt new: the city, the people, the ways to get around, the FOOD. After time, you adjust to a lot of pieces in a life abroad. This is so healthy in... Continue Reading
3 Must-See Ghostly Destinations in Florence | Spooky Student Blog from Italy
I’ve had a life-long fascination with the paranormal. Just ask my family members or friends. When I arrived in Florence, one of the first things I searched up was if the city had any reported haunted ... Continue Reading