CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
Studying Abroad at Florence University of the Arts: A Transformative Experience
In the fall of 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad at Florence University of the Arts (FUA). As a Marketing and Advertising major at my home university, I was able to enroll in one ... Continue Reading
Top 10 Day Trips from Florence
My name is Eliza Morris and I'm a student at the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. I studied abroad with CIS Abroad's Semester in Florence program. During my time abroad, I never thought I would ... Continue Reading
Safety While Studying Abroad
While living and studying abroad is often a milestone of personal independence for many young people, it can bring concerns along with it for students and their families. If you’re currently planning ... Continue Reading
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
Michigan to the Mediterranean: Ecotourism & Engineering in Sorrento
Ciao! My name is Kaden Keipper and I am an Electrical Engineering student at the University of Michigan. This past summer, I studied abroad in Sorrento, Italy.
Top 5 Study Abroad Excursions in Italy
While participating in a CIS Abroad program, students have the unique opportunity to engage in a variety of built-in day trips that are included at no additional cost. These excursions are thoughtfull... Continue Reading
Studying Aerospace Engineering in Italy
Greetings from Italy! My name is Victoria, and I’m currently an aerospace engineering student at the University of Michigan. I had the incredible opportunity to study in the beautiful town of Sorrento... Continue Reading
Left My Heart in Sorrento
My name is Sabina. I'm a Biomedical Engineering major at the University of Michigan and I studied abroad in Sorrento, Italy in 2024. I love to travel and visit new places. I wanted to study abroad bec... Continue Reading