Terps Abroad Stories
Featured Stories
Finding Home Away from Home: Antoinette's semester with Maryland-in-Florence (ARCH)
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Building Community While Abroad: Jordan Bellamy's exchange in Amsterdam
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Working With Local Students to Solve a Town’s Traffic Congestion: John Meyers’s Winter in the Czech Republic
Read John’s StoryOur Terps are abroad 365 days of the year learning invaluable cross cultural skills, engaging with new cultures and expanding their perspectives. Discover what it’s like to study abroad and join our Terps Abroad community with tips and wisdom from students just like you.
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A Foundation in Global Health: Mia's First-Year Experience in Greece
“One of the best parts about my experience is that my program fits seamlessly into my academic trajectory.”
The Art of Academic Adventure: How One Student Found a New Perspective Abroad
A neuroscience major discovers how studying Roman history, psychology, and art abroad in Florence enriched her scientific perspective in unexpected ways.
Griffin Beckley’s Semester in Tanzania Exploring Wildlife Conservation and Ecology
“One semester of study abroad in Tanzania added more to my resume and professional advancement than any other experience. The individual focus you receive from the experienced and dedicated staff will propel you forward.”
Ru Subramaniam Explores Sustainability in New Zealand
“I’m so glad I [studied abroad] during my freshman year because it helped me choose a concentration within my major that focuses on biodiversity and conservation—things I got to experience firsthand on the trip.”
Terps Abroad Roundup: ARHU Terps
The world is your classroom when it comes to studying abroad as an ARHU student.
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.”