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November 19, 2025

Lunch & Learn: Exploring Global Opportunities

The UMD Fellows Program is hosting an in-person Lunch & Learn panel during International Education Week! Join us to hear from Fellows alumni who studied abroad and earned prestigious scholarships around the world.

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UMD Global STEWARDS: Experiential Exploration of Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems (INFEWS)

UMD Global STEWARDS: Experiential Exploration of Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems (INFEWS)

Experiential introduction to broad food, energy, water (FEW) nexus topics, focusing on how integration across the biological, physical, social, behavioral, computer and engineering sciences will be critical in solving FEW systems challenges. Students will gain a strong foundational understanding of FEW issues from molecular to societal levels through active learning, field trips, hands-on activities, and the launch of team-based interdisciplinary projects.

Supporting International Students in Your Classroom
November 18, 2025

Supporting International Students in Your Classroom

International students bring valuable knowledge, skills, and perspectives to UMD, but the ever-changing political and legal landscape brings uncertainty and pressure. How can we ensure these students feel supported, valued, and integrated into our academic community?

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Language House Language Chats
November 17, 2025

Language House Language Chats

The Language House is a multicultural community in which residents work together to develop fluency in a target language and an appreciation of the historical, geograph

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U21 Sustainable Micro-internship Kick-off
November 20, 2025

U21 Sustainable Micro-internship Kick-off

The U21 Sustainable Micro-internship Kick-off marks the start of the 2025–2026 program for UMD students recently accepted into this global sustainability initiative.

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Language Immersion Community Coffee Hour
November 19, 2025

Coffee & Conversations: Study Abroad and Language Immersion

Are you passionate about learning languages or curious about studying abroad? Join us for Community Coffee Hour, an International Education Week event designed for students who are interested in, or have participated in language immersion study abroad programs.

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Sarah Kistner’s Study Abroad as a Graduate Student in Cuba

“I wish I would have known more about the short term study abroad options. I often had a misconception that study abroad meant months away, but the short-term study abroad options fit perfectly into my graduate school schedule!”

Maryland-Led 2027 Program Forum
November 3, 2025

Maryland-Led 2027 Program Forum

Join Education Abroad to learn more about Maryland-Led (short term) programs and our Call for Proposals for 2027 programs.

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Mia Owens

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.”

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Global Terps for a Greener Future: Building Sustainability Through Intercultural Collaboration

This summer, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) launched the Global Terps for a Greener Future (GTGF) initiative, a year-long project that empowers UMD students to strengthen intercultural competence while advancing sustainability in international education.

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