The colors yellow and purple are just two beautiful hues . . . until you put them together and they become the official colors of the most loved basketball team on the West Coast: the Lakers! CISL students recently took a trip to see a Lakers game through a tour company called Expedition America. From...
It is whale watching season in San Diego! Each year from December through April, 20,000 gray whales pass through San Diego while on their 10,000 mile journey from chilly Alaska to temperate Baja, California. They migrate the same path every year in order for the mothers to give birth to their calves in a warmer...
We know that San Diego is all about fun-in-the-sun and beaches, but students are often surprised to find that while living in San Diego, they also have an opportunity to escape to the mountains and enjoy some skiing or snowboarding. Big Bear, a beautiful ski resort in California, is just a few hours drive from...
The holidays felt merry and bright this Christmas at CISL San Diego! Students spent time trimming the tree with us, and we even had a “Santa” visit our classrooms! Enjoy our photos of our students helping with decorations. We hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas spent with those they love!
Happy Holidays from the CISL San Diego staff! We hope that each of the students we helped this year had a wonderful experience living and studying in San Diego. We are looking forward to meeting our future CISL students in 2013!
Many English students stay in San Diego and San Francisco during the holidays. Although it can be difficult to be away from home during this time of year, it is also a great opportunity to experience the holidays in a new country. CISL is offering five tips for our students who have the chance to...
It is Christmastime in San Diego and San Francisco, and for many of our students, this means celebrating the holiday away from home. This also means that this is an opportunity to experience the holiday traditions that each city has to offer! Both San Diego and San Francisco have Christmas boat parades, and both events will...
One of the most exciting aspects of traveling to a new country is learning the country’s foods. CISL teachers often hear that “America doesn’t have traditional food” and “American food is just burgers and hot dogs ” but these statements are far from the truth! An exciting American tradition is brunch. Today on the CISL Blog, we...
Location Nestled between Downtown San Diego and the San Diego Bay Embarcadero, Little Italy has become a beloved area for tourists and locals. But Little Italy is more than just a beautiful destination: it also “home” for the CISL students who choose to live in the Vantaggio residence hall. History Little Italy first gained its...
CISL San Diego is proud to show off its new look! This year, the campus underwent a makeover. Take a look at some of the photos of the beautiful new school. Better yet, come visit us soon!
