CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
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
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
The Best Day Trips from Stirling, Scotland
When I decided to go to Stirling, Scotland, there were a variety of places I wanted to go, but I wasn’t sure which ones would be entirely worth my time. As I stayed there and adventured, I found some ... 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
Balancing Books & Beaches: My Study Abroad Story in Costa Rica
I'm Sophia, a Recreation, Tourism, and Therapeutic Recreation major at Winona State University. I went on the Summer in Costa Rica - Spanish for Health Care Professionals program in 2024. I chose CIS ... Continue Reading