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
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.
Sam Morgan '27
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Sam Morgan came to UMass Lowell to study atmospheric science and meteorology. He expanded his education and professional network through experiences with two of the nation’s leading atmospheric sciences organizations.
I was looking for a school with a meteorology major that was close to both public transit and outdoor recreation.
Parisa Raad '26
Business
Even as an online student, Parisa Raad found a way to connect in person by enrolling in a study abroad course on international business in Northern Ireland.
The core memory that I will take away from this is meeting new people.
Patricia Pham '27
Business Administration (Accounting)
Patricia Pham has been able to explore many interests beyond her accounting studies at UMass Lowell, from running the Book Club and Crochet Club to studying abroad and tutoring.
I don’t think all of this would have happened at another school.
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.
Leonardo Giordano '26
Liberal Arts
Leonardo Giordano has twice interned for credit through a new program.
The internships have expanded my network, and they were very career-centered.
Kevin Harrington '25
French
Kevin Harrington’s love of the French language has translated into transformative academic research and a semester abroad in France.
I want to do what Prof. (Mercédès) Baillargeon does: academic research, publishing and teaching.
Scott Penfield '22
Mechanical Engineering
Honors mechanical engineering major Scott Penfield has traveled extensively on two continents besides North America – and hopes to add a fourth before long.
Applying to UMass Lowell was almost a no-brainer. It’s close to home, it’s good value and it has a good engineering program.
Corrina Quaglietta '19
Nursing
Honors nursing student Corrina Quaglietta studied abroad in San Sebastian, Spain, the summer after her freshman year. The experience turned her into a huge booster of study abroad.
I really think that in college, study abroad is the best thing you can do for yourself.
Cameron McKenzie '24
Criminal Justice (History minor)
Honors transfer student Cameron McKenzie squeezed four study abroad trips into her short time at UML.
Do the things you want to do when you can, because you don’t know when there will be limitations.
