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.

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OVERALL RATING 4.6
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October 2, 2025
Past Review For The Program Itself, Leaving Out Home University: Great! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - January in Florence

"I learned more than words describe it was a once in a lifetime. It was definitely worthwhile! "

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Past Review Best Decision Ever CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Newcastle - Semester in Newcastle

"I learned about the Australian culture and what it was like to live in different countries. I also learned how easy it is to make friends of different cultures and that Australia is actually quite diverse, especially in the cities. I gained the independence and sense of leadership skills by planning different weekend trips aroun..."

California State University - Los Angeles
Past Review My Experience Living In Barcelona CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Intern in Barcelona

"I learned more during my internship in Barcelona than I ever have in classes here at Ohio University. You are thrown into the culture and it forces you to learn and adapt."

Ohio University
Past Review Incredible Country, Incredible People, A Once In A Life Time Experience CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Gold Coast - Semester on the Gold Coast

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I was able to learn a lot and be more comfortable on my own traveling and I learned another perspective on real word issues that was different than the United States. One of my favorite things about my time abroad though was that I did a volunteer project for a company that is working to bring nucle..."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review An Incredible Experience CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in London - University of Westminster

"Breaking out of my shell Incredibly worthwhile"

University of Westminster
Past Review A Chaotic Dream That I Never Wish To Wake From. European Experience: Ireland, Scotland, England, And Spain CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Reviews from Former Locations

"Perspective, wisdom, experiences. It was totally worthwhile. Get out there, go travel. It's the best. It opens your mind."

Xavier University
Past Review Life Changing! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Rome

"I thought I had a life plan but it all changed once I went abroad. I grew so much personally and I feel like a completely different person with a new-found vision of who I am and what I want out of life."

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Past Review Outstanding. CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Scotland

"Stay calm and that everything will work out and it was incredibly worthwhile."

University of Southern Maine
Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

"There is so much to learn about the world outside of the USA."

Quinnipiac University
Past Review Best Semester Of My Life CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

"I saw the world."

University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
Past Review The Semester That Changed My Life CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - Semester at the University of Westminster

"I learned the cliche of really finding myself while being abroad. I came back a completely different person and am much more calm and have a clearer picture of where and what I want my life to look like after graduation. Going abroad is a great way to clear your head because everything is new and exciting and you get to experien..."

University of Delaware
Past Review Unforgettable Summer In Shanghai CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Reviews from Former Locations

"The people are all different and their reaction to our culture and habits are almost as funny as our reaction to theirs. Yes. "

Berea College
Past Review The Best Four Months Of My Entier Life CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Gold Coast - Semester on the Gold Coast

"Studying abroad expands your horizons and provides you with an entirely new outlook on life. It was definitely worthwhile and I would love to have the opportunity to do it again. "

Western New England University
Past Review A Semester Abroad CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - Semester at the University of Westminster

"I learned about different cultures, different countries in general, the different schooling, and in general just the different types of people and the way they live their lives."

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Past Review Best Experience Of My Entire Life! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Summer in Florence

"The world is beautiful and there are many places to travel to with so much history and meaning. It was 100% worth it!"

Point Loma Nazarene University
Past Review The Best Summer I Could've Imagined CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in Rome

"It was incredibly worthwhile. I was a very big homebody beforehand and I have never been away from home for 5 whole weeks let alone in a foreign country. I was really nervous and I genuinely didn't find my self home-sick once. I was too busy living the dream. Studying abroad taught me how to live in the moment and not waste a se..."

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Past Review Awesome Adventures In Costa Rica CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Summer in Costa Rica

"I learned that Americans are spoiled and take a lot of things for granted. I also learned that Costa Ricans are very friendly and willing to help everyone. It was so worthwhile. I was able to meet all different types of people from all over the United States. I gained insight on human rights abuses in Latin America as well."

Thiel College
Past Review My Time In Rome CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in Rome

"I learned to reach out of my comfort zone! Because I didn't know Italian going into the program, it was definitely difficult communicating with the locals, even at the grocery store. I like to tell people that I became really good at miming while abroad. It was definitely a worthwhile experience though!"

Ohio State University - Columbus
Past Review I Had The Best Interning Experience In Barcelona This Summer! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Intern in Barcelona

"I learned that I love exploring and being independent. It was completely worthwhile. I feel as though EVERYONE needs to push themselves out of their comfort zone and go abroad. "

University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
Past Review Best Semester Ever! Go To Firenze! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

"I learned a lot about myself and my independence. It's cliche, but this is the best learning experience you can have. It was beyond worthwhile. The opportunities that you have to explore over there are immense."

Elizabethtown College
Past Review Fun But With A Few Problems / Shanghai Summer In China CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Reviews from Former Locations

"I learned a lot about international business and I even learned some Mandarin. I learned that China was not what I had expected but it was better than I thought it would be, I absolutely loved Shanghai and I really Love Beijing. "

Berea College
Past Review Those Four Months I Lived In Italy And Had The Time Of My Life CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

"I gained a sense of independence, confidence, and new outlook on how to live my life. It was definitely worthwhile."

Berea College
Past Review Perseverance, Growth, Challenge, Joy, And Blessings Abundant CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

"No reservations! My journey begins and ends in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. A city that taught me that the world is a boundless place that is meant to be explored and learned. It taught me fierce independence that I never anticipated, the kind of contented alone that is not lonely. It is a journey I will never forget a..."

Berea College
Past Review A Term In Thailand CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Bangkok - Semester in Thailand

"I gained a lot self confidence and experience in dealing with new people and situations. I learned the value of money and the difference between poverty and well off people and that I should cherish what I have."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review The Experience Of A Lifetime CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I am not really an adventurous person, but I learned that there comes a point in your life where having an exact plan doesn't always work. Sometimes, you just gotta roll with the tide and be willing to take a leap of faith. A lot of times, it is the things you did not plan for that are th..."

Elizabethtown College