CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Italy
Blog by Taylor Deuel Semester in Florence, Fall 2024 Global Outreach Leader Spring 2025 From the bustling piazzas to the quiet charm of a morning cappuccino, Florence leaves an unforgettable mark anyo... Continue Reading
The Best Courses I Took in London
When I tell people about my study abroad experience, they often forget that I was actually taking classes there! I went to London over the summer for six weeks and took two classes for credit . As it ... Continue Reading
My Weekend Trip to Agistri
My name is Caroline Mehner and I’m a student at the University of Hartford. I studied abroad with CIS Abroad in Athens, Greece!
Can I study abroad during my last year of college?
When I applied to study abroad, I was a senior at my university and to be honest, it made me a little nervous. Your senior year is usually the time when you start prepping for your life outside of uni... Continue Reading
Does studying abroad delay graduation?
Does studying abroad delay graduation? It's a common question that many students find themselves wondering when they start considering the idea of study abroad. It may seem scary to disrupt your caref... Continue Reading
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
Leaving Greece, but Taking Part of it With Me
My name is Laci Schwartz, I’m a student at the University of Louisville. I’m majoring in marketing with a sales certificate, as well as minors in finance and real estate. Fall of 2024 I chose to study... Continue Reading
The Overachiever's Guide to (Accidentally) Thriving Abroad
Concentrating 3 months of new, life-changing experiences into one reflection is beyond my pedigree as a thinker and writer, but I can provide ambiguous advice. As an overachiever, I want to offer my i... Continue Reading
Surviving Seoul: A Language-Learner's Guide to South Korea and Other Countries
South Korea was the first country I had visited and lived in without any prior knowledge of the language spoken there. And let me tell you – it wasn’t easy and fun in the beginning. As an experienced ... Continue Reading