We met, we played, and we learned! Our first NAFSA in three years was a success. Gathering in person after so much time away has filled our cups. It was so good to gather and to remember the “why” behind what we do. We are energized as we head into summer and planning for the […]

Day 3 – University College Cork The University College Cork is located close to the center of Cork City, Ireland’s second largest city. There’s campus accommodations right in the heart of downtown, within an easy walk of all that Cork has to offer. It’s the perfect combination of both town and gown.   In the city center The […]

Dublin – Trinity College Trinity College, Dublin has the distinction of being the oldest university in Ireland.  It is in the heart of the city of Dublin, and it holds a special place in Irish history.  Many famous people have attended over the years, including Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker.   This well funded university has […]

Imagine yourself atop an active volcano surrounded by forests, observing diverse species in their natural habitat, or diving into the ocean to explore marine life. All of this is possible when you study environmental science in Costa Rica, one of the world’s leaders in sustainability and ecotourism! In today’s world, environmental sustainability has become an […]

Kris Holloway, Dr. Jenn Engel, and Kent Moore recently attended The Forum on Education Abroad’s 18th annual conference. Seeing colleagues in real life after a few years was wonderful, and at times the conference felt like a family reunion! Conversations were buzzing and a number of themes emerged. Below you can read more about a […]

Why Not Both? Deciding to study abroad or travel independently can be extremely intimidating. However, have you ever thought about doing both? You certainly can! In this article, we will dive into two common misconceptions and benefits to studying and traveling abroad. Misconception #1 – No room to travel independently One misconception many students believe […]

In summer 2020, CIS Abroad launched its Virtual Global Internship program. Since then, we’ve been providing students with remote yet immersive, hands-on work experiences informed by our learning outcomes. Using the NACE Career Readiness Competencies as a framework, students are guided toward achieving personal, professional, and cultural learning outcomes through: A self-reflective placement process Pre-program […]

Learning outcomes guide program development. At CIS Abroad, we’ve established a set of learning outcomes that guide the curricular and co-curricular elements of our study abroad programming – and that focus on students’ cultural, professional, academic, and personal development. These outcomes are based on the premise that studying overseas via CIS Abroad is an engaged, […]