This Week in EA

• Heritage Seekers: Hot Topic Sessions | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 12:00-12:30PM | Virtual
  Curious about exploring your heritage while studying abroad and turning your journey into a deeper connection with your roots? Come join us in this Hot Topic Session!

• Latinx Film Festival | Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 5:00-7:00PM | Lecture Hall 1
  Join the Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication Department for Hispanic Heritage Month on the Screen! Unleash the story of "Ana, her struggles as a first generation Mexican-American teenager and her dream of going to college" in Real Women Have Curves. Dr. Thania Muñoz-Davaslioglu will introduce the film and guide a short discussion after. 

• Study Abroad in Hungary with Hop Education Abroad due October 15th
  More information below!

• Learn more about the UMBC alumni who are now participating in their Fulbright programs! See if you are Fulbright material, and start planning early for the 2027-28 application cycle!

Recurring Events

This week's Faculty-Led Study Abroad Virtual Drop-in Hours are canceled. If you have any questions about Faculty-Led Programs, please email educationabroad@umbc.edu. 

$5000 Scholarship to Study Abroad in Hungary!

Hop Education Abroad, in partnership with UMBC, is offering a one-time $5,000 scholarship for the Spring 2026 semester at the University of Pécs in Hungary. This scholarship brings the cost of a full-semester program in Europe down significantly, making it one of the most affordable options currently available. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 15th! If you have any questions or are ready to apply, please contact us at educationabroad@umbc.edu!