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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Melissa DiPano '20
Psychology & Spanish
A class in cognitive psychology inspired Melissa DiPano to do research with two professors and aim for a Ph.D.
I think I just lucked out as much as a psychology major possibly can.
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.
Jennifer Dossantos '23
Business
Honors College student Jennifer Dossantos is majoring in business because she’s inspired by her mom.
I wanted to have a major where I could have versatility, so business seemed like a good option.
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.
