Welcome Home Workshop
The Welcome Home Workshop invites students of all backgrounds to explore ideas related to home, belonging, and global mobility.
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Cátedra Pacheco: "Fiction and History in Dialogue with the Work of José Emilio Pacheco"
Explore the interplay between fiction and history at Cátedra Pacheco: "Fiction and History in Dialogue with the Work of José Emilio Pacheco." Dive deep into Pacheco's influential work and discover how fiction and history converge through Yuri Herrera’s expert lens.
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Language House International Film Series - "Shoplifters" Presented by the Japanese Cluster
The Language House International Film Series presents films selected by Language House students representing their target languages and cultures. This year, the theme of the series is "Social Inequities," reflecting the theme of the UMD First Year Book.
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Supporting Academic Belonging for International Students
This workshop is for instructors.International students bring valuable knowledge, skills, and perspectives to UMD. How can we, as instructors, ensure these students feel integral to our academic community?
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Don't Struggle in Silence
As an international student who integrates two cultures as you study at UMD, you face many stresses that can affect your academic performance and your mental wellbeing.Being far away from family and your traditional support systems is especially difficult when you are managing a difficult time or there is a crisis in your home country. ISSS reminds you that you don’t need to struggle in silence. In an emergency, dial 911/988.
Photo & Video Contest
Recent returnees from UMD study abroad programs are invited to participate in our annual photo competition, which runs each fall for students who participated in programs the previous academic year.
Former UMD Exchange Student Returns to Champion International Student Inclusion
Rebeca Moreno, ISSS Assistant Director of Engagement & Inclusion, first came to UMD as an exchange student. Now, she’s drawing from her own experiences and professional background to support international students at her alma mater.
First-Generation College Student Community Coffee Hour
Education Abroad is hosting the Community Coffee Hour event series to create a more inclusive space for students to build community around study abroad planning and experiences.
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Students of Color Study Abroad Community Coffee Hour
Education Abroad is hosting the Community Coffee Hour event series to create a more inclusive space for students to build community around study abroad planning and experiences.
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