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
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.
Jamie-Lyn Cavallon '24
Meteorology
Jamie-Lyn Cavallon won an NSF-funded meteorology internship.
It was a great opportunity.
Maddie Gear '24
Marketing
Maddie Gear’s favorable first impression of UML steered her to a marketing co-op position at CarGurus.
I’m so excited to apply the skills that I’ve learned in my business classes.
Gerrit Boldt '17
History & Economics
Honors history and economics major Gerrit Boldt landed an internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, working with cities to improve conditions for low-income residents. Now he’s back on campus as an AmeriCorps volunteer, helping first-generation college students succeed.
There are few teaching assistants, so the professors do most of the teaching, and they’re excited to engage with students and share their knowledge. It’s a hallmark of the university.
Emoni Baffour '18
Management
Studying abroad in London convinced business student Emoni Baffour ’18 to return to the UK for graduate school and pursue her passion for a career in the fashion industry.
I want to make a positive mark on the world as much as I can. And I can definitely say that I did that here in every way I could.
Evan Dingle '17
English
Evan Dingle’s passion for helping people and love of international study led him to a job with a nonprofit in Uganda that serves children with special needs.
I have a big heart for kids who are in need.
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.
Aidan George '27
Biomedical Engineering
From powerlifting and internships to language study and volunteering, Aidan George is making the most of every opportunity at UMass Lowell.
I’ve been given the chance to manifest my destiny and pursue a ton of different opportunities at UMass Lowell, which I’m happy with.
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.
Elliot Johnson '25
Applied Biomedical Sciences, MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Transfer student Elliot Johnson ’25 built a portfolio of global health, entrepreneurship and public service experiences that shaped his commitment to humanitarian innovation.
When I arrived at UMass Lowell, I was inspired by driven peers and faculty, and I knew that this was the right place for me.
