Life Changing & Memorable

I was in Barcelona in Spring 2023. I went alone, I didn’t know anyone, my Spanish was rusty and I was super nervous. The second I landed in Barcelona, my on-site director welcomed me with open arms and walked me through everything I needed to do.
My 4 months abroad turned into 7. I met so many people who have all left a mark on my life. I traveled to 16 countries, learned about cultures and their history. I adored the lifestyle and fell in love with Barcelona. CIS and my group felt like family. The excursions we would go on and the effort of our on-site director made all the difference. Living, cooking, learning and traveling together really helped me feel comfortable. I never felt unsafe, people were patient with my Spanish and after being in a country consistently for that long, you begin to become part of it. Barcelona is now one of the many places my heart calls home. I 100%, 10/10 recommended studying abroad with CIS. If I could go back and do it all again, or study abroad for another semester, I absolutely would. I came back to the US a changed person. You see things, experience things, and learn things that open you up to a new world of wonder. I had a lot of international experience before studying abroad, but none were ever quite like this.