CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
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
Exploring the Culinary Delights of Different Cultures
My name is Lauren Saxton. I'm an international business major at Grand View University and I studied abroad in Barcelona. I chose CIS Abroad because of their active presence in your study abroad exper... 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
Study Abroad Myths—and the Facts!
Myth #1: I can’t afford to study abroad. Studying abroad can be expensive, but there are several ways to mitigate the costs and make them affordable for you.
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