CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
7 Iconic Day Trips from Tokyo
Are you thinking about studying abroad in Tokyo? Maybe you're already on your way or in Tokyo now! Here are CIS Abroad alum Mason Lim's favorite day trips in and around Tokyo:
Poesia de Firenze
Something I’ve been asked a lot since being back from my time in Florence, Italy is whether or not I was bored. After all, being in the same city for a couple of months must’ve been tiring. My earnest... Continue Reading
Revisiting My Roots: Experiencing a Saints Day Festival in Alberobello
Hello! My name is Valentina Rowe and I’m a marketing major studying at The College of New Jersey. I went on the Semester in Florence program and I am so grateful to have traveled abroad with CIS Abroa... Continue Reading
Can I study abroad if I'm a STEM major?
I'm Mason Lim, a student from Stevens Institute of Technology, and I've studied abroad 3 times with CIS Abroad in Japan! As a student at a tech school, many of my peers wrote off being able to study a... Continue Reading
Embracing my Independence Abroad: My Engineering Internship in Barcelona
Jack Hervey is a 4th year transfer student at the University of California, Davis. He is double majoring in aerospace and mechanical engineering and is on the airframe subteam for the Aggie Rocketry a... Continue Reading
Interning with a Logistics Company in Barcelona
My name is Donovan Miller, a finance and international studies major at the University of Pennsylvania. I participated in CIS Abroad's Intern in Barcelona program in Summer 2024. I chose CIS Abroad be... Continue Reading
The Barcelona Micro-Credential Experience
Experience is something that can only be appreciated and respected. On this trip to Barcelona, I have gained immeasurable experience through simple activities like eating, talking, and viewing life in... Continue Reading
Making Students Career Ready Through Experiential Learning Abroad
The purpose of higher education has historically been both clear and highly debated. While it is widely accepted that higher education institutions play a crucial role in exploring, creating, advancin... Continue Reading
Improving My Japanese Skills and Confidence Abroad
Student Blogger: Gladiz de la Rosa