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Let’s Show Up for Our International Students – A Conversation with Jody Heckman-Bose
Jody Heckman-Bose, associate director of International Student & Scholar Services, shares her views on how we can better support the international student community at UMD.
UMD’s Office of International Affairs Launches Global Learning Initiatives
The Office of International Affairs is excited to announce the launch of the office of Global Learning Initiatives (GLI). The mission of this new branch is to support UMD schools, colleges, units and programs with advancing global learning for all.
Audrey Bartholomew's summer internship in Dublin, Ireland
"What I came to learn is that when you want to control every element of your experience, you can't be flexible in the face of problems."
Amanda Radko on UMD-Summer: Spain
"I navigated two new cities/towns and a whole new culture, while taking two classes and living with strangers."
Isabel Layton's semester with Maryland-in-Copenhagen
"I gained a new confidence in my ability to complete what I want in life, even when it is difficult."
What My First 24 Hours in Dublin Taught Me About Problem Solving in the Workplace
If I’m being completely honest, I felt doomed during my first 24 disastrous hours in Ireland. The day was full of stressors that gave me the impression that maybe I wasn’t cut out to be on my own. Above all, I realized that talking about studying abroad and actually going abroad are two entirely different things. In retrospect, this needed to happen, and everything that took place on that first day allowed me to build my confidence from the ground up.