Semester in South Korea - Sogang University

I have really enjoyed spending my semester abroad in Seoul, South Korea with my provider CIS Abroad. Months before the arrival date I was already in close contact with my program's coordinator and other staff members, so all my questions were answered in a timely manner. Onsite we had an amazing director, who would go sightseeing with us, help with doctor's appointments, recommend delicious cafes near campus and in general would answer all of our questions. I felt that I wasn't alone in a foreig...

This program provided me with an opportunity to grow in confidence in my abilities to navigate not only being away from home, but a city with a language barrier. I was able to begin to find myself as a person and learn more about both how big and small the world is. I learned that laughter is the same in every language and the saying “distance makes the heart grow fonder” is true. I wouldn’t trade this experience, pandemic or not, for the world. CISabroad was a wonderful support system while I w...

CISAbroad helped me every step of the way with preparing for my journey abroad. The off-site advisors and on-site advisors were amazing and super helpful when answering all of my questions. I am so glad I chose CISAbroad because I don’t think I could’ve planned this entire experience by myself! Aside from the planning, I thought it would be hard to make new friends abroad, but the other students I met through this program are now some of my good friends for life! I can’t wait to visit them once ...