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
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October 2, 2025
Past Review Miranda Sees The World: London 2016 CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - Semester at the University of Westminster

"My time abroad was honestly the best 6 months of my life (thus far). I was able to learn how to be independent and to adapt to different situations. Being in London gave me so many opportunities that any other location would not have been able to provide. I learned so much about myself and a lot about others as well. My time in ..."

Wagner College
Past Review San Jose, Costa Rica Y Mas CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Summer in Costa Rica

"I gained a new understanding of Latin American culture and improved my language skills. It was definitely worthwhile"

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review A Wonderful Semester In A Beautiful Country CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Limerick - Semester in Limerick

"I learned to venture out of my comfort zone and function as an independent person while also adjusting to cultural and geographical differences. Choosing to go abroad was the best choice I ever made."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Good Food, Good People, Good Times, And Great Places CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Scotland

"I grew academically and culturally. I now have a better understanding of how the rest of the world views America. It was one of the best experiences of my life despite missing a semester with my friends back home. "

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Semester In Thailand CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Bangkok - Semester in Thailand

"I learned to be more self reliant while traveling and I learned that I love to solo travel."

Chatham College
Past Review Once In A Lifetime Experience! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - Semester at the University of Westminster

"I learned a lot about myself, and how amazing the world is out there. How different cultures are. There's a huge world out there and I've only experienced a little. It was very worthwhile"

Eastern Connecticut State University
Past Review A Detailed Review Of Ci Sabroad CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Intern in Barcelona

"Definitely worthwhile. I discovered my passion for traveling and new places, I grew as a person, I expanded my professional and cultural knowledge, and I had fun during the whole experience. "

University of the Ozarks
Past Review You Need To Go Abroad! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Summer in Costa Rica

"Whether it's in Latin America, Europe, etc., I HIGHLY recommend studying or interning abroad to EVERYONE. Studying abroad in Costa Rica has definitely been one of the highlights in my undergraduate career, and if I had the chance to I would go to Europe, preferably Italy, France, Spain, or Czech Republic! While I was abroad, I f..."

University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
Past Review Bond Uni: The Best 4 Months Of My Life CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Gold Coast - Semester on the Gold Coast

"I learned to keep my mind open. When you look at the world around you with judgement and hesitation, you miss a lot of incredible people and experiences. I see the world around me in a new and curious light. "

Concordia University Nebraska
Past Review A Semester Remembered Forever CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Limerick - Semester in Limerick

"I learned what I'm capable of doing by myself. It was definitely worthwhile. I don't think I would be the person I am today without that experience."

Elizabethtown College
Past Review Unreal CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica

"I learn way more than I can explain in words. I learned so much academically, socially, culturally, and life lessons that I will carry with me forever. I was beyond worthwhile. "

Berea College
Past Review Living It Up In London CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - The London Semester

"I learned how to be independent at all times and manage tough situations by myself. I also became more confident meeting new people and trying new things like food or different classes."

Ohio University
Past Review A Life Enriching Experiance! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Summer in Costa Rica

"I gained new lifelong friends, with an experience I would not trade for the world. I learned that my Spanish is not near as good as I thought it was, but this just makes me rise to the challenge just the more. I have a greater and deeper appreciation for my American Citizenship and the American that I was born! I had an awesome ..."

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW
Past Review Opportunity Of A Lifetime CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

"Studying abroad was the first time I was able to travel outside of the United States. It made me have to become more independent as I was really out of my comfort zone living in a city with strangers. I learned a lot about myself and my values after exploring different cultures. I have absolutely no regrets!"

Elizabethtown College
Past Review A Trip Of A Lifetime. European Experience: Ireland, Scotland, England, And Spain CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Reviews from Former Locations

"I learned how to be more open-minded and how to experience life. I was able to do more things at the end because I was more willing to accept the adventure. It was very worthwhile. "

Thiel College
Past Review Amazing CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Summer in Florence

"I gained a lot of knowledge about Italy! It was defiantly worthwhile "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review An Exhilarating Journey Near The Equator CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Bangkok - Semester in Thailand

"There is too much to describe and words will surely fail me here. Studying abroad teaches you so much. You learn in the classroom. I suppose that's the first thing. My courses were easier than the ones here at Berea College but that does not mean they were easy. I got something out of them and for that I am thankful. However, I ..."

Berea College
Past Review Amazing! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Summer in Costa Rica

"I learned that I am independent and that I can do things for myself. I am not afraid to ask questions to help me learn. The experience is the best thing i have ever done and i would do it a thousand times over."

Berea College
Past Review Once In A Life Time Opportunity CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in London - University of Westminster

"I learned so much about myself and met so many amazing life long friends. Everything I have gained from this experience will follow me for the rest of my life. This was everything that I wanted it to be and more. "

Past Review Winning London CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - Semester at the University of Westminster

"I learned that it's not always about what you learn in the classroom, it's how you apply your knowledge to real life situations. It's about adaptation and accommodation. Most importantly, it's about connecting to a place that is different than your own - experiencing it in all ways that you can - and then coming back and sharing..."

Berea College
Past Review Living It Up In The Land Down Under CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Gold Coast - Semester on the Gold Coast

"I learned that I love traveling and that I want to go back to Australia and do more traveling. I learned the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Australia"

Berea College
Past Review Take Me Back To Scotland! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Scotland

"I learned a lot about myself and I learned to be more independent. There were great things about my trip and there were not so great things, but the great far outweigh the bad, so it was definitely worth while."

Vanguard University of Southern California