This Week in Education Abroad: Join Us for the Global Opportunities Fair on Wednesday!
Education Abroad Weekly Newsletter - August 31, 2026
The Global Opportunities (G.O.) Fair is THIS WEDNESDAY!
Visit the UMBC Global Opportunities Fair to learn all about all the global opportunities that we offer! Explore education abroad, international internships, research, community engagement, and more. There’s an opportunity for everyone! It will be held on September 2, 2026 from 11 AM to 2 PM on Commons Main Street! We hope to see you there!
Faculty-Led Program Information Sessions
Interested in one of our faculty-led programs for Winter or Spring Break 2027? Make sure you stop by the information session to get to know the professor(s) and learn more about the program and application process!
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A Journey Into Indian Knowledge Systems
Thursday, September 3 | 12pm-1pm | UC204 and Online -
Storytelling in Senegal
Friday, September 4 | 10am-11am | UC204 and Online -
International Health Policy in Switzerland
Friday September 4 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | PUP204 and Online
Upcoming Deadlines and Recurring Events
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September 21st: Winter and Spring Break 2027 Faculty-Led Applications Due
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October 10th: Winter and Spring Semester Non-Faculty-Led Applications Due (Except UMBC Exchange at Nanzan University and ISEP Exchange)
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Study Abroad 101 Sessions
Monday | 11am-12pm | Virtual
Tuesday | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Virtual
Friday | 11am-12pm | Virtual -
Advising for Winter and Spring 2027 study abroad programs is now available! After you have attended a Study Abroad 101 session, email educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule your meeting!