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  • 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.”

  • Alyssa Taylor (right) poses with a friend for a selfie.

    The Unexpected Perks of Studying Abroad: South Korea

    Alyssa Taylor ‘24 shares her experience and the unexpected benefits of studying abroad in South Korea during the 2022-23 academic year.

  • 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."

  • UMD awarded U.S. Department of State grant to expand education abroad

    UMD awarded U.S. Department of State grant to expand education abroad

    The University of Maryland School of Public Health, together with Bowie State University, is expanding its study abroad options for marginalized faculty and students and for students who are Pell Grant recipients, in part due to a grant announced June 13 from the U.S. State Department. The schools were among a select 37 institutions nationwide to receive this 2024 grant.

  • LGBTQ+ Terps Share Their Abroad Advice

    LGBTQ+ Terps Share Their Abroad Advice

    Studying abroad while queer can be daunting, raising questions about safety and belonging. Hear from our LGBTQ+ Terps, who share their advice and stories for other students like themselves.

  • UMD Advances Two Student-led Impact Projects to International U21 RISE Showcase

    UMD Advances Two Student-led Impact Projects to International U21 RISE Showcase

    The University of Maryland is proud to announce two student-led projects – BetterU and Dialectable– as its representatives for this year’s Universitas21 (U21) RISE Showcase and Awards.


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