CIS Abroad

My experience was unique because I lived in a place with 9 other roommates and they became my closest friends throughout my semester. We would gather every week and just send out an idea for a trip and we would just go to London with a group while others went somewhere else. The food experience and transportation also was a 5 star. With the metro never being a problem we would rent bikes to save time because of the bike paths all over. We also traveled to certain places in Spain to try the best paellas as well as other countries to try their famous dish. This could have been fish and chips in London or many others. This was one of my best decisions I ever made and I hope you look into this program because the staff prepares you perfectly and sets you up when you arrive to your location.

Since there aren't ubers or taxis, you were forced to walk everywhere which really gets you more involved with the town and the people and the culture. Just exploring every area was so fun and there is also a train right in the middle of town and it was fun getting off at nearby stops since they offer so much to see such as beaches and small shops. I used all of the resources provided to me by CIS Abroad which made exploration so much easier since a lot of the events offered were included with CIS Abroad. The locals were all very nice and as long as you make an attempt to speak the language and be involved with the culture, everyone will love you.

I had the absolute best time studying abroad in the Gold Coast! I loved the weather, culture, and the people in my program. If you are considering studying abroad there, do it because it is the best decision I ever made! I also specifically loved going abroad through CIS because I loved the on-site staff support and fun local activities we participated in! My study abroad program included snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, Snorkeling in Ship Ruins, Going Gliding down a sand dune, and visiting an indoor food market! Go abroad! You won't regret it :) I still keep in touch with many of the wonderful friends I made in my program, as well as friends from other programs.

The six weeks in Japan and Korea were eventful and overwhelming at the same time.
The class I took in Japan was Japanese Anime and Popular Culture. As a big anime fan, I was really excited to learn anime history and see things in person. While in Korea I really enjoyed my class Introduction to the world of Korean religions. We learned so much about Korean history and religions. On most days we went on field trips to Buddhist temples, new religions churches, and an LDS church, while also having guest speakers like a Buddhist monk, Shaman, and a Catholic priest. I got to see different cultures firsthand and learn many perspectives. While getting out of my comfort zone, see, and learn so much through studying abroad through CIS Abroad and doing content creation with CEA CAPA. It was a privilege and having the support of staff made it so welcoming. I will forever cherish my new friends, and time spent abroad this summer.

I studied abroad in Sorrento, Italy with CIS Abroad and it was the best decision ever! Sorrento offered so many experiences for me to do everything I love. I went on hikes along the Amalfi coast, explored the ruins of Pompeii several times, volunteered at a foster home, and studied at the gorgeous Sant' Anna Institute overlooking the Mediterranean Sea everyday. I was able to explore Sorrento and beyond with several excursions through the program, field trips with my Marine Biology and Archaeology classes, and traveling to several different countries with the friends I made there. I made some of the best memories there and wish I could go back just to relive it all over again!! I would recommend it to anyone thinking to study abroad!