Thinking of Study Abroad? Fund for Education Abroad Apps Open Soon!

If you're thinking about a study abroad program for the coming academic year, the Fund for Education Abroad scholarship can help you reach your goal! 

Applications for this scholarship open on July 1. Any undergraduate student who is a US citizen or permanent resident is eligible to apply, and the funds can be applied to any study abroad program that's eligible for UMBC credit. The deadline to submit your application is July 15. You can learn more about the FEA scholarship in this myUMBC post from Global Studies! 

Fall 2022 Advising Still Available!

Are you a current student who still needs advising and registration clearance for Fall 2022? It's not too late! Make an appointment with Dr. Oyen for your clearance - learn more on our website. 

New students who are starting their first semester at UMBC this fall will have an opportunity to register for classes at their orientation session this summer! 

Asian Studies Office Summer Hours

The Asian Studies office (Fine Arts 548) is open 8:30am-1:30pm, Mon-Thurs, this summer. We will be working remotely in July, but are available any time via email. 

We'll be in person again in August. If you are on campus prior to the start of class, feel free to stop by and say hello! 

Study Abroad Application Deadline - Thursday!

If you are planning to participate in a study abroad program, UMBC's application deadline for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and academic year 2022-23 programs is Thursday, March 10! If you have not yet completed the steps indicated in this myUMBC post from the Education Abroad office, be sure to do so as soon as possible. 

Programs that start in or after Spring 2023 have a separate deadline - the Education Abroad team can help with any questions or concerns you may have. 

USAJOBS Info Session and Application Tips - Thursday!

If you're considering a job with the federal government after graduation, you'll need to know how to use USAJOBS. From decoding the sometimes technical and confusing language in the job listings, to tailoring your resume and responding to online questionnaires, Thursday's online session will give attendees a good foundation for their future federal job searches. Learn more, and find out how to sign up, at the Career Center's myUMBC page.

Paid On-Campus Internships with Democracy and Civic Life

Thinking about an internship for the next academic year? Consider one of the three paid opportunities available from UMBC's Center for Democracy and Civic Life! The full-academic-year internships require a 15-20 hour/wk commitment, on average. The deadline to apply is April 4, 2022 - for more information, view the Center for Democracy and Civic Life's myUMBC post. 

Advising is Coming

Though it seems like we just started the Spring 2022 semester, advising for Fall 2022 is on the horizon. Stay tuned for more information! 

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

• Now: Summer 2022 registration is open! If you're thinking about summer as an opportunity to catch up or get ahead in your studies, you can set up an advising appointment with Dr. Oyen using her Calendly link. 
• Thursday, March 10, 1pm: USAJOBS online info session [see above]
• Thursday, March 10: Study Abroad application deadline [see above]
• March 20-27: Spring break!

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Lunar New Year is coming! The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is hosting a festival this weekend to celebrate, with a day of special programming available for free online! See the schedule on their website for more information. 

Do you need to register for Spring 2022 classes?

Spring 2022 advising and registration is still available! Students must have registration clearance from their advisor before they can add classes to their schedule. Asian Studies students can be advised by Dr. Oyen - fill out the Google form on this page first. At your advising appointment, you and Dr. Oyen can discuss your plans for Spring 2022 and beyond. 

For additional information about how to sign up for classes for Spring 2022, visit our website's registration guide. 

Planning to study abroad next year? Apply for a scholarship!

If you have been accepted to a study abroad program that starts between May 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, consider applying for a Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant! This $1,000 award is available to undergraduate students who have a minimum 3.75 GPA. Applicants do not need to be initiated members of their chapter to be eligible. Find out more about the program on the Phi Kappa Phi website - the deadline to apply is March 15, 2022. 

UMBC's Education Abroad Office is also hosting an online info session about the Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship: the award offers up to $8,000 to support students who have received a Pell Grant and want to pursue a study abroad program. The information session will take place on February 8, 2022. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 8, 2022. Learn more and register for the information session at the link above. 

Online Summer Language Intensives at the University of Indiana - Catch Up, Get Ahead, or Try Something New

Want to improve your language skills, but don't have space in your Spring and Fall schedules? Want to explore a new language outside of what you're studying at UMBC? The University of Indiana offers a variety of summer intensive programs in Asian languages in online or hybrid formats, giving you an opportunity to gain intermediate or higher ability in a language in just a few months. 

Available languages include Japanese (introductory level), Korean (introductory and intermediate level), and Chinese (introductory through advanced level), as well as opportunities in Burmese, Vietnamese, and central Asian languages such as Mongolian, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Tatar, and Pashto. 

Funding is available for these summer programs and any student is eligible to apply. 

Each program is slightly different, so if you are interested, check out the workshop's informational website to learn more! The deadline to apply is January 29, 2022. 

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Gilman Scholarship Applications Open

Interested in study abroad? The Benjamin A. Gilman Foundation awards up to $8,000 to support students pursuing study abroad opportunities. The deadline to apply is October 5! For more information, see the news item on Study Abroad's myUMBC page.

Shirt Design Contest

The Asian Studies program celebrates its 10th anniversary this academic year, and we're marking the occasion with a shirt design contest! The contest is open to all UMBC students; the top three designs, as chosen by our celebrity judge Dr. Jacob (Associate Dean, CAHSS, and ASIA affiliate faculty), will win fabulous prizes, and the first-place design will become our new shirt! See the attached flier for more information. The deadline to submit your entry is Sunday, Sept 26. 

Asian Studies Welcome Week Reception - Sept 2

Join us for our 2021 Welcome Week Reception this Thursday, in the Fine Arts Amphitheatre and Recital Hall Lobby! We'll have sushi, drinks, snacks, and other giveaways. We can't wait to see you! For more information, check out the event page on our myUMBC.

Involvement Fest - September 9

Stop by involvement fest, in person or virtually, to meet and learn about the more than 200 student organizations who are active on campus. From honor societies to ultimate frisbee, there's something for everyone! For more information about who will be there and when, visit the Involvement Fest page!

On-Campus Job Opportunities

Are you looking for a way to earn some extra cash this academic year? The Career Center's UMBCworks webpage has listings of jobs available on and near campus - visit their website and set up a profile to get started!

Approaching Events and Deadlines

• Sept 2 - Welcome Week Reception (see above)
  
• Sept 9 - Involvement Fest
• Sept 14 - last day to drop a class without a "W"
• Sept 15 - last day to sign up for graduation for Fall 2021