Study Abroad at UMass Lowell

Study Abroad at UMass Lowell Study, intern, service-learn, or research abroad! Learn more about our offerings on our website: https://www.uml.edu/international-programs/

Your one-stop shop for all things study abroad at UMass Lowell. Drop by to learn about study abroad programs, get questions answered, and hear about other student's experiences. If you are a UMass Lowell student and you are interested in studying abroad, email us at [email protected]

Fall class with experience in Portugal over November break! Sign up before add/drop concludes
08/27/2026

Fall class with experience in Portugal over November break! Sign up before add/drop concludes

Join our team to help promote study abroad and support students!
08/25/2026

Join our team to help promote study abroad and support students!

Apply: Gilmanscholarship.org
08/21/2026

Apply: Gilmanscholarship.org

If I do have any advice for anybody, it’s to MOVE!🇯🇵🇮🇹🇪🇸 Solo traveling while studying abroad is without a doubt, one of...
08/17/2026

If I do have any advice for anybody, it’s to MOVE!🇯🇵🇮🇹🇪🇸

Solo traveling while studying abroad is without a doubt, one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done; yet, it’s one of the most rewarding! Solo traveling allowed me to grow so much as a person. It taught me how to stay flexible when plans change, adapt to the uncomfortable, and gave me a global perspective!

Traveling by myself allowed me to discover more about who I was and who I wanted to become after studying abroad. Overall, I became a much happier person since traveling and experiencing new cultures!

Whether it was learning how to communicate in various foreign languages, navigating public transportation, trying new foods, or exploring something new each and everyday. Finding joy and fulfillment, even in the small moments, made my experience worth remembering for a lifetime.

Also, I found it extremely helpful to reflect on each day by writing my feelings down in a journal. This journal is the best souvenir from my trip because it documents everywhere I went, my ups and downs, and the feelings I had in the present moment.

🏠Deciding on what housing type is best for you while you’re on your study abroad journey?! ✈️🌎From hostels, hotels, dor...
08/17/2026

🏠Deciding on what housing type is best for you while you’re on your study abroad journey?! ✈️🌎

From hostels, hotels, dorms, apartments, to host families; knowing which accommodation to choose from can be a tough decision, but it doesn’t have to be!

It’s imperative that you research living conditions in your host country, including how to secure your belongings, locations of emergency exits, and general safety tips to help you prepare wherever you stay!🏠🔐

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Returning home from your journey abroad isn’t always as easy as it sounds!🌎✈️After an experience of a lifetime, it’s com...
08/14/2026

Returning home from your journey abroad isn’t always as easy as it sounds!🌎✈️

After an experience of a lifetime, it’s completely normal to feel disconnected, miss your host country, or struggle to readjust to everyday life. This is known as reverse culture shock, and you must remember that you’re not alone💛

Make sure to Connect🫂, Reflect💬, Accept✔️, and give yourself time⏰ to adjust.

Your experience abroad changed you, and that’s something to carry forward, not something to leave behind. ✈️🌍

Learn more about common challenges, potential effects, and ways to navigate the transition home and scan the QR code to learn more!🏠

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✈️🌎 You came home… but part of you stayed abroad.

Reverse culture shock can make returning home feel more difficult than expected. Missing your host country, feeling misunderstood, or struggling to reconnect with everyday life are all common experiences.

Be patient with yourself, stay connected, reflect on your experience, and remember: it’s okay if home feels a little different now. 💛

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🌍 Managing Reverse Culture Shock

Returning home after studying abroad can bring unexpected challenges. You may experience feelings of isolation, frustration, restlessness, or difficulty reconnecting with your usual routine.

The good news? These feelings are common, and there are ways to make the transition easier. Stay connected with people from your time abroad, reflect on your experiences, be patient with yourself, and use the skills and perspectives you gained overseas. 💛

Your journey doesn’t end when you return home—it becomes part of who you are. ✈️

Having a mental or physical disability shouldn’t prevent you from studying abroad if it’s something you want to do durin...
08/02/2026

Having a mental or physical disability shouldn’t prevent you from studying abroad if it’s something you want to do during your time at UMass Lowell! 💙✈️

To learn more about how your disability can be accommodated while you’re abroad, contact disability services, scan the QR code, or visit the study abroad office! 🌎

🏳️‍🌈🌈 Are you apart of the LGBTQ+ community and interested in studying abroad? 🌈🏳️‍🌈 While you may come across some chal...
07/27/2026

🏳️‍🌈🌈 Are you apart of the LGBTQ+ community and interested in studying abroad? 🌈🏳️‍🌈

While you may come across some challenges, your identity shouldn’t stop you from exploring the world! 🌎

Learning about LGBTQ+ laws, cultural norms, support resources, and emergency contacts in your host country is crucial for a safe & enjoyable study abroad experience!

📍Scan the QR code on the flyer to access helpful resources

⭐️ Remember the UMass Lowell Study Abroad Office is here to support you every step of the way!🧳

Safe travels and happy exploring! ✈️🌈

Did you know when you study abroad with UMass Lowell, approved programs & experiences include international travel heal...
07/24/2026

Did you know when you study abroad with UMass Lowell, approved programs & experiences include international travel health insurance to help protect you while you’re overseas?

From unexpected illnesses to emergencies, you’re supported every step of the way! Learn what’s covered during pre-departure orientation before you go and travel with confidence! ✈️💙

🌎 A chronic illness doesn’t have to keep you from studying abroad!✈️Plan ahead, pack smart, know your resources, and tak...
07/13/2026

🌎 A chronic illness doesn’t have to keep you from studying abroad!✈️

Plan ahead, pack smart, know your resources, and take care of yourself while traveling! 🧳 Even a small amount of preparation before departure can help you have a safe, healthy, and a successful experience abroad 💙

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