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  • Oliver O'Brien

    Oliver O’Brien Excavates History in Ireland

    “Learning how to complete an archaeological excavation provided me with the experience of being an archaeologist, but it also taught me a lot about the history of Ireland and the struggles my family may have faced in the past.”

  • The Unforgettable Adventures of Five #TerpsAbroad

    The Unforgettable Adventures of Five #TerpsAbroad

    Wondering what you could experience while abroad? These #TerpsAbroad share some of their most memorable moments.

  • Kalliope sits at a table in Spain. A intricate Spanish church is in the background.

    Kalliope Kantanas on Maryland-in-Barcelona: A Global Lens on Public Health

    “I immersed myself in Barcelona's culture and customs, spoke Spanish daily to communicate with the locals, and became more resilient by welcoming and facing the challenges of living in a new place head-on.”

  • Eleanor at an overlook above the Mediterranean in Nice, France

    Eleanor Kaminski reflects on Maryland-in-Nice

    “French was common ground, and I really enjoyed making meaningful connections with my classmates under our unifying goal of improving our French. I enjoyed sharing perspectives and experiences and hearing about the lives my classmates came from."

  • Sophia Wooden at a viewpoint in Barcelona

    Sophia Wooden on Maryland-in-Barcelona

    "I grew a lot in my cross cultural business skills and in my Spanish speaking skills while abroad. My network expanded when I embraced the community around me."

  • N'deye Diop '26 pictured in front of a mural in Korea.

    First Time Traveler & SLLC Sophomore N’deye Diop Thrives in Korea

    Wondering what studying abroad might look like if you’ve never been on a plane? Meet N’deye Diop ‘26, Arabic student, first-time traveler, Black and Muslim woman. Diop shares her experience with Winter at Yonsei and advice for other students like her.


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