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The University of Maryland (UMD) recently welcomed 24 undergraduate students from across Germany for a month-long journey of discovery, dialogue, and leadership. As part of  Discover the USA, a summer institute sponsored by the German-American Fulbright Commission, participants immersed themselves in U.S. culture, leadership training, and community engagement—all while experiencing life on UMD’s vibrant College Park campus. The program was organized by Maryland Global’s Global Learning Initiatives team in the Office of International Affairs.

This summer, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) launched the Global Terps for a Greener Future (GTGF) initiative, a year-long project that empowers UMD students to strengthen intercultural competence while advancing sustainability in international education.

“One of the best parts about my experience is that my program fits seamlessly into my academic trajectory.”

A neuroscience major discovers how studying Roman history, psychology, and art abroad in Florence enriched her scientific perspective in unexpected ways.

This summer, alongside their annual staff retreat, the Education Abroad (EA) team engaged in a professional development series focused on strengthening global learning design and outcomes—part of a broader effort to ensure every student’s experience abroad is purposeful, inclusive, and aligned with their goals.

Education Abroad is excited to announce Maryland-in-Amman, a new study abroad program launching Spring 2026 that transforms Jordan's vibrant capital into your classroom.