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
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.
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.
David Levenson '25
Psychology
David Levenson’s Mock Trial team experience led to a real legal internship.
The opportunities I’m getting through Mock Trial are so exciting.
James Wilson Joutras '19
Liberal Arts – Digital Media and Theatre Arts
James Joutras came to UMass Lowell to discover himself. His experiences instilled confidence – and took him to Japan, where he plans to work after graduation.
I discovered I was good at editing – taking a bunch of different elements that don’t necessarily make sense and putting them together in a way that creates a coherent story.
George Dylan Bistany '19, '20
Electrical Engineering
George Dylan Bistany completed his master’s degree abroad in fall 2019 at the Czech Technical University in Prague.
I think energy is one of the biggest issues we have to face, and I want to use my education to help make that transition to renewables.
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.
Franchesca Arias '20
Sociology & Spanish
Honors student Franchesca Arias is passionate about studying abroad after completing a summer program in Valencia, Spain.
Study abroad is one of those life-changing experiences. When you’re immersed in the culture, you realize you have the ability to learn every single aspect of that culture and what they’re going through socially and politically.
Gabrielle Salvatore '24
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, concentrations in education and psychology
The Bachelor of Liberal Arts program provided Gabrielle Salvatore ’24 with a great foundation for a teaching career.
The longer I was in the program, the more it opened up my eyes to possibilities.
Kieran Scofidio '25
Business (Marketing and Management)
Kieran Scofidio discovered a passion for travel and international business at UMass Lowell.
Having these opportunities to travel has made me realize that it’s accessible.
Jenna Kapp '19
Peace and Conflict Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies major Jenna Kapp has taken advantage of nearly every opportunity that’s come her way on campus. Now she’s finding more abroad.
I’ve tried to make the most of my opportunities at UMass Lowell. I love this university and all these things I get to do.
