Semester Abroad

2023 is starting off strong with many exciting new program offerings! These new options include unique short summer programs, the ability to study and complete an internship at the same time, multi-country programs in Asia, and a community based service learning program- all in a wide range of academic areas. Browse new programs here or […]

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Elizabeth Gatzulis and Anne-Claire Quindoza from the University of South Carolina to see how their spring semester has been going. In between classes and travels throughout Europe, they’ve been spending time volunteering, along with our site director, at a local non-profit that’s providing aid to refugees from […]

Looking back on my experience has only made me realize just how much I have changed as a person in only a few short months. Studying abroad changes you as a person. It changed me. The first few weeks can be rather intense. You are surrounded by new people, in a new place, with a […]

To be honest, CIS Abroad wasn’t my first choice when I was researching ways to come to Korea. Becoming a singer has been my dream since I was 14, so I long have thought about coming to Korea. However, as the Covid pandemic hit, the tourist’s visa was suspended. What’s worse is that my initial […]

I’m my last blog, I talked about my life in Korea while studying abroad. So now I’ve gathered up all my memories in Seoul and am presenting it to you!  Since I was really busy, I didn’t really have time to go to other cities like Jeju and Busan. However, Seoul is a city that […]

You’ve probably always heard that the Spring semester is THE time to study abroad. We get it- studying in the spring allows you to have a full semester on campus and to start your school year off in a familiar place. And you might not even know that studying during the fall semester is possible. […]

Choosing the best study abroad program for you can often depend on your specific needs and interests. Although this article will have a series of steps on how to find the perfect program for you, they aren’t entirely in order! Location may have a bigger impact on you than what course requirements you need. If […]

Since the Fall 2020, CIS Abroad has continued to send students abroad safely and successfully. Has it been easy? Not always. We’ve learned a lot by sending students abroad during the pandemic, and we think the benefits of getting the Covid 19 Vaccine before going abroad are worth it. The World Health Organization (WHO) and […]