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10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Study Abroad Experience

Sarah Fuller is a student at Elizabethtown College, who will soon be pursuing a master’s in International Educational Development at Columbia University. Sarah spent two separate semesters in Perugia, Italy, as part of CISabroad’s semester and study internship programs. Read about her tips for your upcoming study or intern abroad travels (and check out some […]

Mai Pen Rai in the Land of Smiles

Ava Fergerson is a CISabroad student studying in Thailand this semester. She comes from Western Kentucky University where she is majoring in Clinical Psychology and Women’s Studies. Follow her as she talks about her Thai journey thus far. Sawatdii kha readers! Choosing to study in Thailand was a bit of a whim, originally. One day […]

6 Types of Transportation Found in Thailand and Southeast Asia

Christin, a student at Chatham University, spent a semester in Thailand with CISabroad, and was fascinated by all the different methods of transportation she saw there. You will be too. One of my very first impressions of Thailand was how different the transportation was from that found in the United States. After disembarking from the […]

Humans of Barcelona | Student Blog from Spain

Emma R. studies English Literature at the University of Minnesota in Duluth and is currently spending a semester interning in the beautiful Mediterranean city of Barcelona, Spain. She profiled Abigail Sanchez for a CISabroad Student Author assignment. Enjoy! I had a hard time choosing between the extraordinary people that I have met on this adventure […]

Putting LGBTQ into Generation Study Abroad

Each week at CISabroad we watch our students and faculty depart their hometowns and venture off to explore new locations. They ask us for our advice and we proudly give it to them, reminding them to pack light, try local foods, and stay patient when a train or bus is in fact late. We let […]

What's Mate, and How Do You Drink It?

What’s Mate, and How Do You Drink It? One of the first things you’ll notice when you step foot in Argentina is un argentino carrying a thermos and drinking from what looks like a wooden cup with a metal straw. This centuries old custom is shared among family and friends to signify friendship and build […]

CIS Abroad Interview with Jeff Palm

Meet the Founder and Executive Director, Jeff Palm. Currently he is leading a site visit to Australia with study abroad administrators. Hear more: 1. Why do you love your job? Though I founded the company, CISabroad has grown beyond my expectations. Although I’d love to take all the credit, it’s our great staff who has made […]

5 Reasons Why Soccer Fanatics Should Study Abroad

Regardless of whether you are considering going abroad for a short term program over winter break or a full semester-long global indulgence, there are endless ways in which soccer fans can include their favorite sport in their international experiences. Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why soccer fanatics should take their studies overseas… Soccer […]