Office of International Affairs at UMD

05/22/2026

🌍🎓 This graduation season, our UMD community came together to celebrate international Terps through the “Cheer on a Terp” initiative.

For students whose loved ones could not be at commencement in person, members of the Maryland Global team and broader UMD community stepped in to cheer them on, celebrate their achievements, and help make the day feel special. From snapping photos as grads crossed the stage to celebratory meals, these moments reflected the care and connection that define our community.

Congratulations to all of our graduating international students. We are proud to celebrate your achievements and the many ways you have enriched our campus community. ❤️🐢

05/14/2026

As graduation approaches, Jess ’26 is reflecting on the moments that shaped her college experience — especially her semester abroad in Copenhagen. 📸🌍

From finding confidence in unfamiliar places to building community and rediscovering her creativity, her experience continues to shape how she sees the world.

“Now, as I prepare to graduate from UMD, I find myself returning to my semester abroad more than I expected. Not just as a collection of memories, but as a set of moments that shaped how I see the world and my work.”

As an aspiring photojournalist, Jess took thousands of photos of her time abroad. They captured moments that defined her study abroad and lessons that she will carry with her long past graduation.

Explore her photo essay: https://marylandglobal.umd.edu/about/news/through-my-lens-lessons-semester-copenhagen

05/07/2026

“This study abroad allowed me to get technical elective credit, while also traveling to a new place and meeting amazing people.”

As a double major in Gemstone, Amelia didn’t think studying abroad would fit into her schedule — until she found a program that did. In Iceland, she explored renewable energy, met fellow engineers and learned how to stay grounded (even in freezing winds) by shifting her perspective.

Whether your schedule is packed or your major feels demanding, study abroad can still be part of your plan.

🌍 Read Amelia’s Terps Abroad story: https://marylandglobal.umd.edu/about/news/balancing-packed-schedule-and-global-learning-engineering-iceland

05/01/2026

Starting early gives you more flexibility and a lot less stress later.

Rolling admissions means your application is reviewed as soon as it's submitted. Apply now, hear back sooner, and spend the summer actually preparing for your semester abroad — sorting out academics, finances, housing, and your visa — instead of juggling all of it during the busiest weeks of the fall.

This year, Maryland-in programs, affiliate programs, and other approved programs use rolling admissions. Maryland-led and partner university programs still have a final deadline — check your program page for details.

Education Abroad scholarships are reviewed in cycles based on when you apply. Over $850,000 is available each year — and applying earlier means you’ll hear back sooner. Apply by August 16 to be included in the first scholarship review on August 26 — after that, applications are reviewed every two weeks.

Not sure where to start? Join us at the Study Abroad Mini Fair on May 5 — explore programs, get your questions answered, and take your first step.

📅 May 5, 2026
📍 Prince George’s Room, Stamp Student Union
🔗 Learn more and RSVP → go.umd.edu/minifair

04/30/2026

Lean into hands-on learning + starting early:

Starting early means more than just meeting deadlines—it opens the door to experiences like this.

The Study Abroad Mini Fair on May 5 is your chance to explore programs for Winter, Spring and Spring Break 2027 and take the first step before summer.

Here’s why it matters to start now:
⏳ Some programs fill early — especially those with rolling admissions
🧭 More time to explore programs that actually fit your major and goals
💸 More time to plan for scholarships and finances
📅 Less stress when deadlines approach in the fall
✅ Opportunity to attend info sessions that may fulfill advising requirements

Instead of scrambling in September, you can head into summer with a plan already in motion.

📅 May 5, 2026
📍 Prince George’s Room, Stamp
🔗 RSVP & learn more: go.umd.edu/minifair

04/29/2026

When Mia Owens was 8 years old, she found a box of postcards in her grandparents' closet — and spotted her dad as a teenager standing in front of the Acropolis of Athens. That was the moment she decided: one day, she would study abroad too. 🇬🇷

Ten years later, she was standing right where that photo was taken.

Through UMD's summer program in Greece — Exploring the Mediterranean Diet and Its Impact on Health — Mia spent two weeks immersed in a country she'd dreamed about since childhood. She visited farms in Corinth, heard stories of resilience from local growers, wandered gift shops near the Acropolis and said yes to the unexpected (and slightly terrifying 😅) adventures.

By her own admission, Mia is a type-A, routine-loving, automatic "no" kind of person. Greece changed that.

"It only takes one yes to have a life-changing experience. My yes led me back to the country I discovered from snooping in a box."

Her experience is a reminder that growth often happens outside your comfort zone. If you've been on the fence about studying abroad — this one's for you.

Read Mia's full story (in her own words): https://marylandglobal.umd.edu/about/news/where-curiosity-can-take-you-mias-journey-saying-yes-greece

04/23/2026

“True learning comes from being brave enough to try new things on your own, while being safe and prepared as you do so.”

Zoe’s experience in London pushed her to step outside her comfort zone — navigating a new city on her own, exploring global cultures through food and gaining a deeper understanding of how history and policy shape the world today.

Whether you’re interested in culture, politics, food or anything in between, there’s a study abroad program that connects your interests to real-world experiences.

Thinking about studying abroad? Start exploring your options and hear directly from students like Zoe: https://marylandglobal.umd.edu/about/news/exploring-london-through-culture-cuisine-and-critical-perspective

04/20/2026

Every study abroad journey starts with a first step.

Join us at the Study Abroad Mini Fair on May 5 to explore programs for Winter, Spring and Spring Break 2027 and take your first step before summer break.

At the Mini Fair, you can:
🌍 Explore program options across majors and interests
🗓️ Learn about timelines, deadlines and when to apply
💬 Connect with Education Abroad advisors
✅ Attend info sessions that may fulfill advising requirements for select programs

Some programs are already open and others open soon—starting now gives you more options and more time to plan.

📅 May 5, 2026
📍 Prince George’s Room, Stamp
🔗 RSVP & learn more: go.umd.edu/minifair

04/17/2026

UMD is heading to Glasgow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

University of Maryland leaders will join global peers at the Universitas 21 Annual Network Meeting & Leadership Summit hosted by the University of Glasgow.

From knowledge diplomacy and global engagement to the role of universities in a complex, interconnected world, these are the conversations shaping the future of higher education.

Stay tuned for insights from

Read more: https://marylandglobal.umd.edu/about/news/president-pines-joins-universitas-21-annual-meeting-glasgow

04/07/2026