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Our team is here to help you through every step of the study abroad process. From pre-departure to your return to UMD, we can assure you that you're in the care of dependable professionals.
Getting started:
Get the guidance you need to explore different program options, finances, and other resources to kickstart your international journey.
Want to hear from a real student about what it's like to study abroad? Meet with one of our Peer Mentors today for how to get started, application advice and more.
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Applicants for each program benefit from the dedicated support of a program advisor. Select your program below.
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Meet with the Global Learning Advisor for your primary major's school or college! Select your school or college to jump to the correct advisor.
Our Advising Team
D'Kiya Bynum (she, her, hers)
D'Kiya advises students with majors in the:
- College of Arts & Humanities
- College of Information Studies
D'kiya is the program advisor for:
- Arts & Humanities-in-London
- Maryland-in-Nice
- Maryland-in-Sevilla
Emily Rose Garcia (she, her, hers)
Emily advises students with majors in the:
- College of Computer, Mathematical, & Natural Sciences
- School of Architecture, Planning, & Preservation
Emily is the program advisor for:
- Maryland-in-Copenhagen
- Maryland-in-Stockholm
- Maryland-in-Florence (ARCH & PHYS)
Joy Gursky (she, her, hers)
Joy advises students with majors in the:
- College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
- College of Education
- Philip Merrill College of Journalism
- School of Public Health
Joy is the program advisor for:
- Maryland-in-Florence - Attend an info session
- Maryland-in-Perugia
Alex Breitling (he, him, his)
Alex advises students with majors in the:
- School of Public Policy
- Robert H. Smith School of Business
- Letters and Sciences
Alex is the program advisor for:
- Maryland-in-Barcelona - Attend an info session
Make an appointment (BMGT majors) Make an appointment (PLCY & LTSC majors)
Julia Xia (she, her, hers)
Julia advises students with majors in the:
- College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Julia is the program advisor for:
- Maryland-in-Rome - Attend an info session
Office of Global Engineering Leadership
Katherine Schwarzentraub (she, her, hers)
Katherine advises students with majors in the:
- A. James Clark College of Engineering
Katherine is the program advisor for:
- Clark-in-Prague
- All ENGR Exchanges except those located in Madrid
- ENGR Direct Enroll
- ENGR winter, spring break and summer programs
Julia Blatchford (she, her, hers)
Julia advises students with majors in the:
- A. James Clark College of Engineering
Julia is the program advisor for:
- Clark-in-Madrid
- ENGR Exchanges located in Madrid
Center for Global Business
The Center for Global Business advises all students interested in the following programs:
- BMGT Exchanges
- BMGT Summer, Winter & Spring Break
Peer Walk-in Hours
Join our peer mentor every Wednesday and Friday from 11-12:30 p.m. for the Fall 2023 semester. The Education Abroad office is located in H.J. Patterson Hall, room 1118.
Meet Our Student Staff
If you still have questions or can't make a Study Abroad 101, reach out to a peer mentor to learn how to get started with study abroad and hear about their experiences via email to eapeers@umd.edu.
Alyssa Taylor
Alyssa is a senior majoring in government and politics with a concentration in international relations and a minor in Korean studies. Alyssa first joined the EA team in 2022 as a short-term programs student assistant. Where she helped answer student inquiries about short-term programs and worked with her boss to increase student participation for summer and winter term programs. She then left to study abroad at Seoul National University in Seoul, South Korea for the 2022-2023 academic year. Now Alyssa has rejoined the EA team as a global learning abroad ambassador. Alyssa is excited to return to the EA office and share her experiences abroad with students in hope that it motivates them to study abroad too.
Meron Yonas
Meron is a senior bioengineering major who recently joined the Education Abroad team this fall as an education peer mentor. In Spring 2023, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Madrid, Spain. This immersive experience was both eye-opening and thrilling, igniting her passion for supporting other students interested in studying abroad. Beyond her academic pursuits, Meron finds joy in various activities, including playing tennis, baking, and spending quality time with her family and friends. As she looks ahead to graduation, she is eager to apply her skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the field of healthcare. Additionally, she hopes to return to Spain, a place that holds a special place in her heart, to further her academic or professional pursuits.