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First Time Traveler & SLLC Sophomore N’deye Diop Thrives in Korea
Wondering what studying abroad might look like if you’ve never been on a plane? Meet N’deye Diop ‘26, Arabic student, first-time traveler, Black and Muslim woman. Diop shares her experience with Winter at Yonsei and advice for other students like her.
Why Should You Study Abroad as a STEM Student?
Think study abroad is not for STEM majors? Think again! Study abroad can give you an edge in the job market–expanding your networking and building employable skills. Learn how a Maryland-led winter program helped Jack, a computer science major, stand out during a job interview.
Education Abroad Launches Community Coffee Hours to Build Inclusive Support Network
Education Abroad launched Community Coffee Hours this semester to form connections and a support network for students interested, planning or recently returned from study abroad
UMD Gilman Scholar Merges Photography, Environmental Science
Yazan Hasan ‘24, shares his experience traveling to Iceland as a Gilman Scholar, exploring the country’s sustainable energy sources, culture and stunning scenery.
“A national scholarship? I’m just Alyssa from Frederick!”
Meet Alyssa Taylor '24—she spent the 2022-23 school year in Korea as a Gilman scholar at Seoul National University. Now, she's connecting students to their own study abroad journeys as a Global Learning Ambassador for Education Abroad.
26 UMD Students Named Gilman Scholars for Study Abroad
26 University of Maryland students were recently awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State, a record number since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted study abroad in 2020.
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