Students Blog:
Understanding Cultural Differences in Spain
My name is Gabby Palmisano. I am majoring in Communications at UMass Amherst. I went to Barcelona, Spain and loved it!
Staying Home in San José
My name is Kali Daniels. I'm a Spanish and Business major at Western Kentucky University. I spent a semester in Costa Rica. I chose CIS Abroad because of the numerous location options offered.
Working Across Cultures: Transitioning from Study Abroad Student to On-Site Intern
My name is Shelby Overhoff. I'm a recent graduate from Boise State University where I majored in Communications and Spanish. I went on the Semester in Barcelona program and was later the onsite market... Continue Reading
Pura Vida: My Experience Studying Spanish in Costa Rica
Pura Vida! My name is Kamiyah Anglin, and I am from Mexia, TX. I study Biology, with a minor in chemistry and health, at the illustrious Prairie View A&M University. I went on the Summer in Costa ... Continue Reading
My Painting Class in Florence
My name is Yael Grimaldi. I'm a marketing major and studio art minor at Santa Clara University. I went on the Semester in Florence program in Fall 2023. I chose CIS Abroad because I was recommended th... Continue Reading
The Student-Athlete Abroad Experience
Studying abroad is a life-changing adventure that many students aspire to experience, but for student-athletes, it can often feel like a far-fetched dream. Maintaining academic success while also atte... Continue Reading
How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip in Scotland
My name is Elliott Bertrand. I'm a Theatre Stage Management major at the University of Central Florida. I went on the Summer in Scotland program in June 2024. I chose CIS Abroad because of the abundan... Continue Reading
My 5 Favorite Places in Sorrento
My name is Emily Ammerman and I am an incoming second-year student studying Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. I am studying abroad in Sorrento, Italy in the Summer o... Continue Reading
Finding Independence: My Study Abroad Journey in Barcelona
My name is Jonathon Biter, and I am a finance major at Michigan State University. Over the past six weeks, I’ve been studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, through CIS Abroad. Living on my own in a fore... Continue Reading