The history and religion courses can be used to fulfill the Cultural Heritage requirement. You will especially want to consider courses which double count if you are thinking about a second major. If you have a double major, you only need to see one of your advisors at registration time. You may also want to meet with the Head of the Foreign Language Department for questions regarding language competency. For questions related to any other aspect of the IS major, see Dr. Krutky.
Study abroad is recommended, but it is an individual decision.
Before you make it, visit the Study Abroad Center to see if there are programs that interest you. Dot Hunter can help you find a program and give you approximations on the amount and kinds of financial aid available. Your language instructor can provide information specific to the countries where your target language is spoken. IS majors who have studied abroad can give you first-hand knowledge of their own experiences. Dr. Krutky can help you assess how such a program would fit into achieving your own personal goals as they relate to the IS major.