CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
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
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
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