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The opportunities for global learning at UMD are endless. Founded in 1994, the Boren Awards provide funding for students studying languages in regions critical to U.S. national security. Meet Amaya Greenberg ‘25, current Boren scholar studying Arabic in Morocco for the next year.  1. Share how you first discovered the Boren Awards. What drew you to the program, and why did you decide to apply? 

The Land Grant University System established by Abraham Lincoln in 1862 led a wave of agricultural education, research, extension and innovation that has resulted in exponential U.S. economic growth. Because of this, an argument can be made that federal and state funded research should focus locally on U.S. issues and ignore the international stage. Take food availability for instance, when we have so many food insecure individuals here at home, as part of the argument inherent in isolationism vs. globalism, some believe that international concern is misdirected.

Spanish and Portuguese Lecturer Ginette Alomar Eldredge and the 11 students in her study abroad program trip spent spring break 2024 in Spain on a cultural pilgrimage.

The world is your classroom when it comes to studying abroad as an ARHU student.

Are you a woman of color looking to study abroad? Hear from others that have come before you and their advice on how to thrive wherever you go.