Study Abroad participants often call their experiences "life changing." UMass Lowell students have studied in 25 countries and we have partnerships with 120 institutions around the world. Read the news and meet our students.
In this global economy, all students should take advantage of the opportunities that studying abroad can offer them — a chance to experience another culture, travel, meet people from all over the world and possibly learn another language. UMass Lowell students have studied in more than 23 countries. Students who wish to study abroad in their sophomore, junior, or senior year should get started as early as the freshman year with planning a semester, year, or summer abroad.
Study Abroad participants often call their experiences "life changing" and that's not an overstatement. You'll have the opportunity to enhance language skills, complete degree requirements, make an impact on a developing community and build your professional network as borders and boundaries dissolve. Study abroad is a stepping stone on the road to your academic and career goals, providing you the knowledge, perspectives and understanding of yourself in relation to the world.
Meet Our Students
Aya Oulal '23
Environmental Science
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Aya Oulal was able to study abroad in Spain, attend COP28 in Dubai and become a resident advisor.
UMass Lowell was great. I don’t think I would have done so much or even considered this path for myself without the university.
Fidel Castro '25
Computer Engineering
Honors transfer student Fidel Castro wants to make a name for himself in the field of nanotechnology manufacturing.
I want to bring technology into business, to help businesses grow and develop.
Suhani Karki '26
Applied Biomedical Sciences
Suhani Karki has taken advantage of all that UML offers, from study abroad and student clubs to research.
The Applied Biomedical Sciences program bridges science and health care, emphasizing how biological systems connect to overall well-being.
Melanie Khiem '26
Mathematics
Melanie Khiem is exploring career paths for math majors.
My RHSA success coach thought that research might interest me.
Meghan Dearing '26
Business
Marketing and management student Meghan Dearing is turning a yearlong internship with the UMass President’s Office into a launchpad for a career in communications and public relations.
It’s a dream to be in college and have a job in Boston.
Nicholas Trunfio '23
Business
Nicholas Trunfio immersed himself in history while studying abroad.
One of my hopes is to be a history teacher later on in life.
Caroline DeSouza '24
Biological Sciences, Economics
A research opportunity helped Caroline DeSouza see that marine biology was an attainable career.
It’s great to have a mentor who understands what it’s like to be a woman in biology.
Mars Orfanos '26
Environmental Science, Architectural Studies
Environmental Science major Mars Orfanos has found numerous opportunities at UMass Lowell to support his career ambitions of designing environmentally sustainable buildings.
I would not be in the same place at another school. Coming here was my best decision.
Ted Lagrander '28
Mechanical Engineering
Ted Lagrander studied engineering in Germany over the summer.
This is very unique, very hands-on.
Serah Njoroge '25
Public Health
Honors College transfer student Serah Njoroge is excited about working within the public health profession to create change, especially within underserved communities.
“I’m really grateful that I’m in the Honors Program, because it opened doors I never imagined, including studying abroad.
