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7 Green Living Tips I Learned Abroad | Intern Blog from Barcelona
As you can probably tell, sustainability is a really important cause for me. I’m always looking for ways to reduce my carbon footprint and be a little nicer to the Earth! Having lived abroad in three countries over the past 2+ years, I’ve learned a lot about living more sustainably from other countries.  Here are […]
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What's Your Dream? - Semester in South Korea Alumni Blog
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 […]
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My Year in Seoul - Study Abroad in South Korea Alumni Blog
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 […]
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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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