CIS Abroad Blog:
The latest stories from CIS Abroad alumni, staff, and friends.
Top Five Day Trips from Rome
While studying abroad in Rome, you can experience so many other exciting places with minimal time and cost! Check out the underground caves of Orvieto, enjoy the serene beauty of Lake Bracciano, and s... Continue Reading
Academic Culture at the American University of Rome
There is so much to talk about when it comes to going abroad. The scenery, the sites, the food, and the friends you make. These are all great things of course, but sometimes this can overshadow the un... Continue Reading
Studying Marketing and Advertising Abroad
Blog by Ellie Jones Indiana University - Bloomington Semester in Florence, Spring 2025 When I started thinking about studying abroad, I knew right away that I wanted it to be more than just traveling ... Continue Reading
Adjusting to Life Abroad
Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its challenges. When I packed my bags for Florence, I thought I had prepared for everything, but I soon realized that you can't... Continue Reading
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Italy
Blog by Taylor Deuel Semester in Florence, Fall 2024 Global Outreach Leader Spring 2025 From the bustling piazzas to the quiet charm of a morning cappuccino, Florence leaves an unforgettable mark anyo... Continue Reading
Thailand: Academics, Excursions, Family, and Lessons Learned
I'm Achisa Panichakul, a first-generation third year student at the University of Denver. I'm majoring in Biological Sciences and Psychology, with minors in Chemistry and Human Health Sciences and Sys... Continue Reading
I Don't Think I Am Doing This Right: How to Study Abroad the RIGHT Way
My name is Jaylen, a queer student of color from the University of South Alabama majoring in psychology, and I went on the Semester in Thailand - Mahidol University program for an academic year. I cho... 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
Tips for Traveling While Studying Abroad
My name is Michael Preziosi. I'm a Cybersecurity major at Stevens Institute of Technology, and I have always been interested in traveling in any capacity, so I knew studying abroad was for me. During ... Continue Reading