» Visit us at the Corsairs Fair
Wednesday, September 11, 2013, Quad
» Welcome Reception
Thursday, Septemebr 12, 2013, LARTS 374
A gathering for all exchange students as well as UMD students who have returned from study abroad.
» Day in My Life Abroad
Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 3:00, CCB 115
This session is designed for students who have returned from abroad. What was a typical day in your host country like? What did you like? What did you miss about home? Share with other study abroad students a bit about what life was like in your host country and learn some strategies about how to incorporate some of the things that you loved abroad into your life back home.
» Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 11:00-2:30, Library Grand Reading Room
Learn about all the opportunities available through UMD to study abroad! Faculty leading programs as well as third-party providers will be available to answer questions. The Financial Aid Office will be available to answer questions as will the Career Services Office to answer questions on how study abroad can help you in your job search.
» Work it: Study Abroad and the Workplace
Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 3:00, CCB 115
This session is especially designed for students who have returned from abroad but all are welcome to attend. In conjunction with the Career Services Office, the IPO will be co-hosting a workshop for students on how to incorporate and present their study abroad experience in the context of a job search.
» Study Abroad Applications Due
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Applications for the winter intersession and spring semester due!
» Study Abroad Orientation
Monday, November 25, 2013, 3:30-6:00 or 6:30-9:00, Woodland Commons
All students planning on studying abroad during the winter intersession or spring semester are required to attend one of the two sessions. Students eligible to study abroad will be contacted by email and asked to RSVP.
»Save the Date!
Study Abroad Application Due Dates
Intersession and Spring semester: October 10
Summer and Fall semester: March 10
»Boren Scholarships and Fellowships Applications Now Available
Application Deadlines: January 31 (Boren Fellowship) and February 9 (Boren Scholarship)
Several UMass students are selected for these competitive scholarships each year. However, success is based on serious preparation. Suggested lead time for these competitive applications is 6 months. Applicants must carefully select an appropriate program and write about how participation in that program will support their career career goals. A series of drafts developed with input from an academic advisor is strongly recommended for the best chance of success. Contact IPO as early as possible for guidance in the application process.
Information and applications for the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are available at www.borenawards.org. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add important international and language components to their educations. Boren Scholarships provide undergraduate students up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad. Boren Fellowships provide graduate students up to $30,000 for language study and international research.
The Boren Awards are an initiative of the National Security Education Program (NSEP) and are administered by the Institute of International Education. Please contact the Boren Awards staff at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP with any questions.
»International Activity in the UMass System
Passport UMass Newsletter
Passport UMass is an electronic newsletter issued in collaboration with the International Relations Advisory Council. Its purpose is to highlight and publicize the great international accomplishments and initiatives of faculty, staff and students on all five campuses.
International Education Week 2011
