Study Abroad

STUDY ABROAD – Dream it! Plan it! Live it!

Study Abroad Advisor Kristen Rhyner has program information and is eager to assist you in accomplishing your study abroad goals.

Location: Centers for Learning, O’Leary Library 300D
E-mail: Kristen_Rhyner@uml.edu
Phone: (978) 934-2920

NOTE: Study Abroad literature and catalogues are available on UML's South Campus in O’Leary Library Room 300D.

In this global economy, all students should take advantage of the opportunities that study abroad can offer them — a chance to experience another culture, travel, meet people from all over the world and possibly learn another language in the country of origin. UMass Lowell students have studied in over 23 countries. All students in all majors are encouraged to pursue their study abroad dreams. There are many study abroad program options in the fall, spring, summer, and winter sessions.

The Study Abroad Advisor from the Centers for Learning is happy to help you accomplish your study abroad goals. She will help you explore and choose a program, In many cases, a student’s financial aid can be applied to help in covering the cost of studying abroad. 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.

UMass Lowell students have successfully completed study abroad programs in the following countries:

Argentina	Ireland
Australia	Italy
Costa Rica	Korea
Czech Republic	Mexico
Dominican Republic	New Zealand
England	Norway
Egypt	Russia
Ireland	Spain
France	Switzerland
Germany	Thailand
Greece	United Arab Emirates

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Students who have studied abroad will tell you that it is one of the best experiences of their lives. In addition to knowledge the students gain in the classroom, they meet students from all over the world, immerse themselves in a new culture, enjoy excursions to points of interest, and participate in extracurricular activities such as cricket, surfing, skiing, etc.

Students who study abroad are provided opportunities where they may…

Apply classroom knowledge

Increase self awareness

Develop independence

Earn credits towards your degree

Increase your ability to budget money and time, make decisions and prioritize

Make friends from other cultures

Develop self confidence and adaptability

Become fluent in a new language

Understand your major in its international context

Inspire a career

Experience professional growth

Live a dream

Become more open-minded and flexible

Experience a new culture

Expand cross-cultural communication

Strengthen problem-solving skills

Gain skills and experiences vital to a job search

Challenge yourself

Cherish memories

Learn to celebrate diversity and appreciate differences

See the United States from a different perspective