4.6 - 348 Reviews

CISabroad / Center for International Studies

https://www.cisabroad.com/

CISabroad / Center for International Studies is a program provider offering 43 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, and TEFL Courses abroad programs in 11 countries such as The United Kingdom, Multi-Region, Greece, and Costa Rica.

At CIS Abroad we love changing lives and believe in the power of international education. We provide affordable and immersive semester, summer and intern abroad programs in 22 countries. We are committed to: saving you money, providing exceptional personal support, engaging you culturally, providing academic resources to find the classes you need to take, and to providing career development resources after you've returned to capitalize on your overseas experience.

With programs in large, urban centers; smaller, traditional towns; and everything between, CIS Abroad has a global reach with a local focus. We treat every student as an individual.

Study Abroad with CISabroad / Center for International Studies

OVERALL RATING 4.6
Based on 348 Reviews
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October 2, 2025
Past Review The Abroad Experience Was Amazing, But The Studying Aspect Severely Lacked. CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - The London Semester

"I gained such an appreciation for the country and the people who live there. I gained life-long friends who I still talk to everyday. It was absolutely worthwhile and I’d recommend it to anyone "

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review Exiciting CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - The London Semester

"How to manage time and money, Yes it was worth it."

Berea College
Past Review Costa Rica Taught Me How To Live The Pura Vida Life. CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica

"I think I really understand the Pura Vida lifestyle and how truly priceless our environment is to us. It's hard to put these big ideas into words but it was 110% worthwhile. "

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review I Can't Advocate In Favor Of This Program 50/50 Split CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Bangkok - Semester in Thailand

"yes it was worthwhile because it was so unique. However, I spent most of my time in the dorm arguing with my bank in the US. Even the best laid plans end in wreckage due to forces we can't control."

Cottey College
Past Review The Experience Of My Lifetime CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Gold Coast - Semester on the Gold Coast

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I don't think I can put in words all of the things I've gained and learned from this experience so I'll sum up a couple of them. I feel like I could be a world traveler now, I am very comfortable with all types of public transportation now and definitely caught the travel-bug (yes it's really a thin..."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Semester In Picturesque Sorrento CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Sorrento - Semester on the Italian Coast

"Cultural appreciation, language skills, adaptation skills, etc. Very worthwhile."

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Past Review Gold Coast The Time Of My Life! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Gold Coast - Semester on the Gold Coast

"I learned so much about myself! Going abroad really pushes you outside of your comfort zone and forces you to try new things. The people you meet and the experiences you have will change your life."

University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
Past Review Pura Vida! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica

"Study abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. You meet so many new people all around the world that are going to be life long friends. I learned how to appreciate other cultures more and especially with Tico time, things will get done when they need to get done. "

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Thank You, Cis Abroad CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Scotland

"Studying abroad with CIS was the best decision I have ever made. From the moment I applied, their program was thorough, clear, and simple, and their team is responsive, passionate, and caring. Over a year ago, I showed interest in studying with CISAbroad. I was almost immediately contacted by the representative that specialized ..."

Ithaca College
Past Review The Best Memories Of My Life! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Rome

"It was definitely worthwhile. I truly learned how to live a European lifestyle. I learned some Italian and made friends from all over the world and all over the US. I learned a lot in my major. For all political science students, you will learn the most about international relations at AUR than any other university. The professo..."

Jacksonville University
Past Review I Haven't Left.. CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Newcastle - Semester in Newcastle

"Was it worthwhile? It is still my life. I am still here. I have learned how important it is to be open-minded in this life. I have learned who I am and what it is I want out of this life. I have put all judgement aside and I am much more open to creating new friendships with people from all nationalities. I have learned that exp..."

Valparaiso University
Past Review Best Semester Of My Life CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Scotland

"I gained a new sense of adventure and confidence. It pushed me to do things out of my comfort zone. "

Western Kentucky University
Past Review Edinburgh, Scotland The Best Place To Study Abroad!! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Scotland

"I gained an experience that has forever changed my life. I learned that I can conquer anything I set my mind to. I learned that life can be inspiring every single day, you just have to go out there and live. I learned that I have the confidence and courage to do things on my own in a completely foreign land and be just fine. I l..."

Longwood University
Past Review Thailand Has Several Hidden Treasures To Explore CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Bangkok - Semester in Thailand

"I learned to step out of my comfort zone and that I"

Clemson University
Past Review The Time Of My Life CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Bangkok - Semester in Thailand

"I gained a lot of friends. I learned about a new way to live, a new culture, and I met new professors who I hope to stay in touch with for a long time. I did many beach & city clean ups. I learned a lot about the environment and have been trying to make conscious efforts to help the environment more while I was in Thailand and n..."

Friends University
Past Review Pura Vida In Costa Rica CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica

"It was SO worthwhile. One of the best decision of my life. I learned how to communicate through a language barrier, I learned about the culture, how it feels to be a minority, and my eyes were opened to how big and amazing the world is!"

Clemson University
Past Review Incredible 4 Months CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Gold Coast - Semester on the Gold Coast

"Through this experience I was able to meet and interact with people from all over the world. It really opened my eyes to how big the world is. "

The Citadel
Past Review Left My Heart In Stirling CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Stirling - Summer in Scotland

"I learned how to independently manage myself, which was my goal abroad. I handled planning trips, budgeting, self-care, and everything adulty you can think of, and I now feel more confident about living independently and traveling. "

Daemen College
Past Review Magic In Japan CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in Japan

"I gained new friends, learned about an entirely new culture, and found new parts of myself in the process. It absolutely was a worthwhile experience. It was hard to go a foreign country alone, but it was the best thing I could have done for myself in college."

Stevens Institute of Technology
Past Review Keeping The Mental Mindset Of "Why Not?" CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Scotland

"Edinburgh was the most incredible experience I have ever had in my life. It was also the hardest goodbye I have ever had in my life. So many firsts came from this experience, and I met incredible, open-minded people whose energy hyped up the entire experience because we were living every day like it was our last. There are no..."

Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Barcelona - Summer at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

"I really got to experience what it was like to live and study in another country. It took some getting used to, but by the end it was the time of my life and I didn't want to leave. I cannot wait to return to Spain and to hopefully study abroad again!"

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Past Review Great Experience CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Newcastle - Semester in Newcastle

"Gained cultural immersion and new friends. Very worthwhile. I had an incredible time and CISabroad made it a very enjoyable experience"

Ohio University
Past Review Experience Of A Life Time CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

"I feel that I have grown as a person and am more appreciative of culturally diversity. "

Elizabethtown College
Past Review The Summer That Changed My Life CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in Japan

"How to be a better human being and how to accept different people "

Pittsburg State University