This Week in EA
Summer 2026 Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Applications are open! With programs across 3 continents and courses ranging from Theater to Global Health and Social Justice to Economics, there's something for everyone! You can find course information and begin your application by visiting facultyled.umbc.edu! Apply by February 16, 2026.
Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-2027 advising is available now! Contact educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule an advising appointment.
The deadline for Summer (non-faculty-led), Fall, and Academic Year programs is March 10, 2026.
ISEP Exchange and UMBC Exchange: Nanzan University deadline is February 1, 2026.
Next Week in EA: International Education Week
It's almost time to celebrate International Education Week (IEW), which recognizes international education in all its forms. The Center for Global Engagement encourages the UMBC community to get involved. We invite all to celebrate our international community, support international initiatives on campus, and share intercultural experiences with our fellow Retrievers. There will be lots of events happening throughout the week, including The International Education Week Expo, a viewing of the movie "Brief Tender Light", various panels, and campus partner events. The Center of Global Education has a full schedule of events on their website. Make sure you check it out!
Events this Week
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Surfrider Foundation Guest Speaker | Monday, Nov. 10 | 12pm-1pm | Admin 101
The Surfrider Foundation works to protect and preserve the world's oceans - focused on plastic reduction, water quality, beach access, and sustaining marine ecosystems. Join the UMBC Office of Sustainability and hear from the Surfrider Foundation's East Coast Regional Director Shannon Lyons about the program, its grassroots organizing and environmental justice work, and opportunities for student club networks. -
Midday Yoga with the Education Abroad Team | Wed., Nov. 12 | 12pm-1pm | The RAC
Join the Education Abroad Office in a break from the hustle and bustle of the day and a relaxing yoga session! Please RSVP on myUMBC. -
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Virtual Drop-in Hours
Tuesday | 3pm-4pm | Virtual -
Study Abroad 101 Sessions
Monday | 11am-12pm | Virtual
Tuesday | 2pm-3pm | Virtual
Wednesday | 1pm-2pm | Virtual
Sharing Education Abroad Through Art!
Last summer, Ephrata Mangesha received the La Noue Award to help support her in our Faculty-Led: Global Community Engagement and Social Change in South Africa study abroad program. She captured her experience with photography and was interviewed last week by the INDS program at UMBC. Check out her interview and photos on myUMBC!
Can't get enough of our students going abroad? Follow along on the @UMBCLife and @UMBCeducationabroad!