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
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.
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.
Aya Oulal '23
Environmental Science
Aya Oulal traveled to Dubai to attend COP28, the annual United Nations climate summit, as a member of the UMass Lowell delegation.
Every COP is a piece of history, and we got to be a part of that history.
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.
Anthony Amatucci '25
Economics and Political Science
Honors College student Anthony Amatucci leads the UML Marching Band and the Model U.N. team – and still finds time for a double major, a minor and research.
I feel like the students here and the faculty here, they’re not trying to make a name for themselves: They’re trying to teach, research and make an impact.
Melanie Khiem '26
Mathematics
Melanie Khiem is exploring career paths for math majors.
My RHSA success coach thought that research might interest me.
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.
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.
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.
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.
