Due to unscheduled maintenance on the office floor walk-in hours for today (9/20) are canceled. Please email sao@umbc.edu with any questions or concerns.
Interested in studying abroad in Asia? Check out the Freeman-Asia Scholarship! The Freeman-Asia Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for a semester abroad and can help fund tuition, airfare, living...
The Study Abroad office will re-open for daily walk-in hours and twice-weekly Study Abroad 101 sessions. Check the calendar on our homepage to view times and events.
The study abroad office is thrilled to announce that Rachel McCloud, a UMBC class of 2016 graduate, has joined our office as a study abroad advisor. Rachel was a study abroad peer advisor last...
Yesterday was the official announcement of the appointment of Dr. Brian Souders as interim director of International Education Services (IES), effective immediately. In his new position, Dr....
Modern cinema often shapes our understanding of the past – both good and bad. But just how historically accurate are our favorite films? Are modern directors more interested in wowing audiences...
Explore the cultural contributions of Asians with HIST 103!
Before the intrusion of the West in the 19th century, East Asia was significantly different from what we see now. In order to understand how Western civilization impacted the development of...
Discover cultural contributions of Asians in lit. & film!
One of the best ways to track cultural contributions is through literature and film. AMST 375 – Studies in Asian American Culture explores the role of cultural expression and artistic...
ANTH 326: Examine Contemporary American Indian Communities
Many people fail to realize the cultural diversity of groups indigenous to the Americas. This summer, examine the issues of representation and identity in contemporary North American Indian...
Learn about healthy practices this summer with BIOL 106!
In a world where cancer is the leading cause of death and infectious disease is an ongoing epidemic in multiple countries, we need to be aware of how our bodies function and what makes...