Program Reviews

I had an amazing expierence during my time in London! I cannot reccomend this program enough, if you are on the fence about it, JUST DO IT!

I was only there for a short period of time but I feel like it was enough time to make frienships and see all the sights I wanted to see. Support staff at the university and through the program are great and will answer any questions you have! I will say the program could do a little better in facilitating communication between international students, so don’t be afraid to start group chats and ask people on your level to meet. The accomadations were not as described in their initial description, its more like a hotel so better. The campus is not in London its more out of the city but it wasn't hard or took a lot of time to get into the heart of London. I took history of London as a course and really enjoyed the expertise of the different tutors and every week we had 2-3 field trips where we would go to different places in London, that I don’t think I would have seen on my own. Overall, it was really great and I still talk to a lot of people that were in my program term.

My summer abroad in Sorrento was such an amazing experience and I could not recommend it more! From the people I met in my classes to the welcoming locals, Sorrento felt like home as soon as I got there. CIS provided a variety of excursions and immersive opportunities for students to take part in, making me truly embrace the Italian culture and grow not only in my academic life, but also in my personal life. My favorite excursion was the cruise from Sorrento to Amalfi, which is definitely a day that I will never forget. This program has left me with friendships and memories that will last a lifetime, and none of that would have been possible without CIS!

My summer abroad in Sorrento was unforgettable. The program provided a great learning space that balanced academics with plenty of time to explore Italy to its fullest. The staff were incredibly supportive and always available, making the experience smooth and welcoming. Housing was safe, comfortable, and in a perfect location. Between the breathtaking scenery, amazing cultural experiences, and the fun shared with new friends, this program truly offered the best of everything. I would not trade this opportunity for the world. If you are considering traveling abroad, do it!!!

I absolutely loved my semester in Barcelona with CIS Abroad! Throughout my pre-departure to my last day there they were all there for help and assistance. They provided day trips, and weekend trips which were some of my most enjoyable memories! I also gained some of my best friends through CIS! The advisors that were onsite in Barcelona were always so helpful whenever an issue arose or whenever we just needed someone to talk to. CIS also had other programs in Barcelona that students were able to choose from allowing for students to pick what is best for them.

I spent the summer in Rome and had a great time. I took archaeology and art of Rome. I lived in Trastevere which is very safe and a nice neighborhood. Upon arrival at the airport the university staff met me and took me to my apartment, where I met my 6 other roommates. I will warn you, the heat was bad. Bring a fan with you! Opening windows and doors is not enough. The classes were fun and engaging, and it was interesting to compare my home professors to the way the Italian ones at AUR teach content. Overall, it was a good program and I went to Orvieto for my excursion. The only thing I regret is not finding many people to hang out with.

I loved my time abroad in London. CIS Abroad made it possible to experience little aspects of the city during the trip, taking us on outings around the city. I made so many friends through this program. The accommodations were questionable, but I would definitely do it all again. The campus was still in London, while also being far enough out of the city to maintain some peace. The class work was surprisingly light, which made it incredibly easy to take care of homework and have plenty of exploration time. Although, London is a city that can be expensive, so budgeting is important.

From the moment I stepped onto Sant'Anna campus, I was greeted with friendly faces immediately welcoming me home for the next 5 weeks. Quickly, I got to meet some of my best friends with whom I spent the rest of my time there. Being a part of the CIS program gave us opportunities to explore the area around us, like going to a mozzarella farm and getting to taste their homemade food. Along with the mozzarella farm, we had the opportunity to kayak to the beautiful Bagni Regina. This program truly made my study abroad experience, and I fully believe it would not have been the same otherwise.

I studied abroad this past summer in Barcelona, Spain and this experience was one that I will never forget. From the students and staff surrounding the classroom to the amazing people that I met through my housing program, it was truly the best summer ever.

One of the reasons why I loved studying through CISAbroad was because of the amazing staff and all of the amenities that this program included. I was given the opportunity to participate in activities such as beach picnics at sunset, wine tours and so many more amazing activities.

I also met the most amazing people, who I am still in contact with to this day. Barcelona gave me the opportunity to immerse myself in the culture surrounded by amazing people and explore everything that it has to offer.

I was very nervous before I went because I thought that I would feel lonely and Barcelona would be hard to navigate. Although I did feel those feelings in the very beginning, after the first week, I was able to navigate the city super easily and meet people that made this place truly feel like a second home.

This was an incredible experience where I got to fully immersive myself in Italian culture and live like a local for 3 weeks. My apartment was in the heart of Sorrento, so as I strolled through the city every morning on the way to class, I began to truly understand their way of life. I also got to experience many other parts of Italy and used this experience to travel to most of the other major cities and navigate the train system. This was truly an enlightening experience like no other that should be taken advantage of. Study abroad is a unique experience. The 3-week program is a good amount of time to spend abroad because it's not too long but not too short.

I had always felt called to live in Italy, and CIS Abroad offered an affordable and easy way to make that dream come true. Moving to a foreign country was very nerve-wracking, but CIS made the transition seamless. We had really cool events with the people in our program, and I met some of my best friends. We took a program trip to Orvieto and stayed at a vineyard in the countryside, visited Ostia, and more. We all grew so close with our program coordinator and really felt like we built our own Roman empire.