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My Semester Studying Abroad In South Korea | Student Blog from Seoul
Ever since learning about study abroad my Freshman year of college I’ve wanted to do it, and in the Fall of ’19 I was able to study abroad in South Korea. It was after I went to a study abroad fair and learned about all my options when I was a junior. I found an […]
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Celebrating Juneteenth! | 8 Blog Posts by Our Black Alumni
To celebrate Juneteenth this year, we’re #AmplifyingMelanatedVoices by sharing blog posts written by our Black alumni. CIS Abroad believes that Black students should have the opportunity and support to go abroad. We hope you’ll read these posts from our alumni and share with your networks. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a celebration of June 19th, […]
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5 Things I Learned About Managing Expectations Abroad | Student Blog from Thailand
It’s normal to have expectations before going to a new country. I can say now that traveling around Asia changed my life, but in completely different ways than I expected. Thailand is a place I can call my second home and I’m grateful for the chances I’ve had to grow and learn since being away […]
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5 Tips for Staying Productive during Study Abroad | Student Blog from Thailand
Studying abroad can be challenging In many ways, studying abroad is like freshman year all over again. Learning about staying productive during studying abroad is a lot like learning about how to be productive as a new college student. At most, you might have a few friends from home or have chatted with some people […]
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Being Vegan in Paris | Student Blog from France
I’m in love with all things French… and I’m vegan. Although I was confident in bringing my dream of studying abroad in Paris to life, one thing was making me nervous. I’m vegan, and I wasn’t sure how being vegan in Paris would work. For example, when I imagine typical French cuisine, insane amounts of […]
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Why Every MBA Should Intern Abroad | Intern Blog from Barcelona
Brianne found her internship in Barcelona vital to her graduate business studies. Read why she thinks every MBA should intern abroad.
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What it's REALLY like to intern in Prague | Student Blog from the Czech Republic
Spending a semester abroad has been at the top of my college to-do list since even before I started college. My mom instilled the travel bug in me since I was young and I knew it was something I had to take advantage of! But a semester to intern in Prague? That was something I […]
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6 Tips for Dealing with Anxiety Abroad | Student Blog from Dublin
If you’ve ever wanted to see more of the world and experience a new way of life, but you’re worried about dealing with anxiety abroad, this post is aimed at you. The goal of this blog post is to help anyone that is looking to find the motivation to study abroad or someone who might […]
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