Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Program Information

Program Information

Find information on what you can expect from the overall process; including what you can expect from us, and what we will expect from you.

Program Requirements

Is there an age cap on your programs?

Do I need to be currently enrolled in a college or university?

If I have a previous conduct violation that has since been served, can I still study abroad on your programs?

What programs are gap year friendly?

Is there any wiggle room on GPA requirements?

What are the eligibility requirements to participate in a CIS Abroad program?

What are the GPA Requirements?

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Application Process

How do I complete my Advisor Approval form?

How do I access my applicant portal?

How does the application process work?

Onsite

What will my class schedule be?

Does the program include housing?

How will I know how to get to my school abroad?

Does the program include meals?

Can I work/earn wages while abroad?

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Housing

When do I know where I will be living?

What happens if I don't like my housing?

Can I request a roommate?

Should I do a homestay?

Can I opt out of program housing?

How are host families screened or vetted?

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Preparing to Travel

Do you help me with booking my flight?

What should I pack?

How do I use my cell phone abroad?

Is trip protection or travel insurance included with my program?

When can I book my flights?

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Choosing a Program

What are the best programs for cultural immersion?

What are your most affordable programs?

Why should I go on a CIS Abroad program over another program?

What should I look for when comparing different providers?

What's the best program for an outdoorsy student?

Why should I study abroad?

What is the return on my investment in an international experience?

Can I talk to an alum that went on the program I'm interested in?

Do I need to speak the language of the host country I'm studying/interning in?

What is a study abroad provider and how is it different from an exchange program?

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Dates & Deadlines

Can I arrive before my program start date?

Can I stay after the program end date?

Internships

Can I intern in my major?

Are your internships paid?

What do you mean when you say your internships are customized?

How will I know how to get to my internship?

When do I find out my internship?

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Visas & Passports

Will I need to obtain a visa?

How do I get a passport?

What’s the difference between a visa and a passport?

Does my passport need to be valid for 6 months after the end of my program?

Does CIS Abroad provide visa support to students?

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Inclusion & Access Abroad

I'm a student with a disability, how can CIS Abroad support me abroad?

Am I allowed to bring my service animal abroad?

Alumni Stories

How does study abroad impact your future?

How does the On-Site Director impact my time abroad?

How does the On-Site Director impact my time abroad?

How does the On-Site Director impact my time abroad?

What are the favorite parts of your programs?

What are classes like on the South Korea program?

What are classes like on the Florence program?

What are classes like on the Summer in London - University of Westminster program?

What was the application process like?

What was your housing like on the South Korea program?

What was your commute like on the South Korea program?

What was your commute like on the London - University of Westminster program?

What was housing like on the London - University of Westminster program?

What was the commute like on the Florence program?

What is housing like on the Florence program?

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