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Quarter/Trimester Options Abroad

Study and Intern Abroad Programs to Fit Your Needs

HOW MANY CREDITS?

Understanding the exact amount of quarter/trimester units awarded for study abroad can be tough. Each foreign institution has their own way of doing things, as does each American institution we work with. But don’t worry! We can provide you with general guidelines to navigate the system.

A general guide:

1 semester credit is roughly equivalent to 1.5 quarter/trimester credits. One semester course is worth 3 semester credits or 4.5 quarter/
5 trimester credits
12-24 semester credits are roughly equivalent to 18-36 quarter/trimester credits (For an exact number of credits, be sure to speak to your home institution, as some schools are more flexible with credits than others.)

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TALK TO US

If you’d like to talk to one of our helpful advisors, give us a call at 877.617.9090, chat with us (when we’re online), or inquire about your interests. Our advisors are incredibly friendly (we promise!) and they’re happy to answer any questions you may have, whether it’s about scholarships, courses, or finding the right program for your interests. Want to hear from an alum? We can connect you to another student who was a participant of a program you’re interested in, and you can ask them about their experience, both with CIS Abroad and studying or interning abroad.

APPLY NOW

It’s easy to apply – everything’s online. Once you submit your application and deposit at apply.cisabroad.com, you’ll be connected with your personal Program Enrollment Coordinator, who will guide you through the rest of the enrollment process.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Pre-departure

Help you choose your courses
Personalized internship matching*
Financial aid counseling
Help you secure your housing in an apartment, dorm, or homestay
Travel advice and logistics support
Pre-departure orientation and information packet

While abroad

Airport pickup
Orientation
On-site support from
CIS Abroad Site Director
Cultural immersion
Excursion options
Medical and accident insurance
Quality academics/Intensive internship*
Guaranteed housing

Return

Internship evaluation*
Re-entry orientation and support
Career and Professional resources
Alumni Ambassador Program (Please see our alumni page for more information)

*when part of a CIS Abroad intern program. You can add an internship option to many of our semester and summer programs – ask an advisor for more info!

Hear from Jennifer!

“Besides pumping up my resume, these eight weeks have also opened my eyes to other cultures. I’ve fallen in love with learning about these cultures and I dream of someday traveling to their birth places. The biggest thing I will take away from this trip is a yearning to see the world.”

Jennifer Seki, UCLA

Hear from Emily!

“When you travel abroad, do not compare yourself to others. This experience is all within yourself. If it is a country with a different language, do not worry that you are not as fluent as other students or that you may have not traveled as much as others. Your study abroad experience is like no one else’s–it is solely your own!”

Emily Wanous, Western Oregon University