CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
Campus Culture in Scotland
I studied abroad in Scotland at the University of Stirling during the Summer 2024 session, and from the moment I arrived at the airport and met some fellow students, I could tell that Stirling’s campu... Continue Reading
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
Fact or Fiction: Study Abroad Edition
Hello! If you are reading this, it is probably because you are curious about studying abroad, or are planning to already. It is a truly incredible experience that everyone should do if they get the ch... 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
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
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.
Taking a Gap Year in Costa Rica
During a break from college, I went on the Semester in Costa Rica program to learn Spanish and explore career options in medicine and natural sciences. I chose CIS Abroad because of all the support pr... Continue Reading