CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
Settling into Spain
Settling into my new life in Barcelona was definitely a bit more difficult than I was expecting. Before I arrived in Spain, I didn’t know much about studying abroad aside from what I had seen vaguely ... Continue Reading
¡Hola, Barcelona!
Before I left for Barcelona, I had many thoughts and feelings running through my mind. I was excited, nervous, and curious all at once. I expected the experience to be life-changing. I thought it woul... Continue Reading
Food is More Than a Meal
My name is Grace Carrero and I am a junior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am a Public Health major with a Spanish minor. I chose to study in Barcelona to improve my language proficiency... Continue Reading
Celebrating 25 Years: CIS Abroad's Global Gathering in Spain
This month marked a significant milestone for CIS Abroad as we commemorated our 25th anniversary by bringing our global team together in vibrant Barcelona, Spain. This gathering of the entire internat... Continue Reading
A Transformative Learning Experience at LCI Barcelona
Before going abroad, I often wondered what studying in a new environment would look like. To my delight, my time at LCI Barcelona turned out to be one of the most enriching and positive experiences of... 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
Exploring the Culinary Delights of Different Cultures
My name is Lauren Saxton. I'm an international business major at Grand View University and I studied abroad in Barcelona. I chose CIS Abroad because of their active presence in your study abroad exper... 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