Education Study Abroad Programs in Japan

Studying in Barcelona had been a dream! I took classes in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, and Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. My 7 weeks in that paradise were filled with exploration, inspiration, and so much fun. From amazing people to the delicious cuisine, and stunning architecture to the colorful culture, Spain should be at the top of the must-visit countries list. My favorite activity, besides spending my day at the beach, was wandering around the city without a map and being amazed by the beauty hidden in every corner of Barcelona. Thanks to the Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage class, I learned even more about this impressive history and culture. CIS helped me through every step of adapting to studying and living in Barcelona. They planned fun events for us, such as various tours in famous parts of Barcelona, beach picnic and volleyball, wine tasting, tours to towns in Spain, and cooking classes. I stayed at Aparto Pallars, which is conveniently located near the metro station, from which you can take the metro anywhere. I'm so grateful for this experience, and I'm definitely willing to go back to Barcelona or any other program with CIS!

When I read about JaLS’s summer course in Japanese, I felt that it was perfect for me. During my two weeks in Fukuoka, we had intense days with Japanese lessons in the mornings and fun activities in the afternoons. The level of instruction suited me very well. Considering that I am a beginner, it was sometimes challenging, but the teachers did everything they could to explain things to us in a simple and understandable way. A definite bonus was the group activities — we had a lot of fun and got to experience many traditional Japanese customs. The staff were so engaged and kind, and the students were all really friendly. I’m leaving Fukuoka with a truly wonderful experience and a lot of inspiration. I sincerely hope I’ll have the opportunity to do this again in the near future.