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CGIS Blog & News

Welcome to the CGIS Blog!

The CGIS Blog is a central location where students can access stories written by U-M students who have gone abroad. This page is updated frequently and can be searched using the "Search News" button on the sidebar to explore various topics such as location and identity. Archived stories can be explore archived posts here.

We are always looking for new blog contributions from CGIS alumni - please consider sharing your story if you have been or currently are on a CGIS study abroad or international internship program!

Recent Blog Posts

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Making the most of GIEU Brazil

My only regret is not going for a longer time to be able to explore more of the city and country.

- Idalis Chavez

Category: Americas

Tags: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

Immersing with Locals in Beijing

I was able to have meaningful conversations with locals, who I was surprised to find out were just as curious about the US as I was about China.

- Katrina Chan

Category: Asia-Pacific

Tags: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

Archive: CGIS Blog & News