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
Melanie Khiem '26
Mathematics
Melanie Khiem is exploring career paths for math majors.
My RHSA success coach thought that research might interest me.
Hailey Appiah-Opoku '25
Business (concentrations in management information systems and entrepreneurship)
Hailey Appiah-Opoku came to UMass Lowell determined to build a future in tech and entrepreneurship, and she’s gained the tools, confidence and community to do just that.
I love UMass Lowell. I'm so grateful for all the opportunities I've had here.
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.
Caroline DeSouza '24
Biological Sciences, Economics
A research opportunity helped Caroline DeSouza see that marine biology was an attainable career.
It’s great to have a mentor who understands what it’s like to be a woman in biology.
Jamie-Lyn Cavallon '24
Meteorology
Jamie-Lyn Cavallon won an NSF-funded meteorology internship.
It was a great opportunity.
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.
Jamie Aciukewicz '23
Spanish
Jamie Aciukewicz has used his affinity for the Spanish language to create experiences for himself both locally and abroad.
Learning Spanish has definitely helped me see my place in the world better. Spanish will always have a part of my life from here on out.
Stephanie Ceballos '25
Biochemistry
Whether studying abroad or conducting research, Stephanie Ceballos is making the most out of her UMass Lowell experience.
Joining a club is a good way to feel part of the UMass Lowell community.
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.
Xonyia Vang '27
Computer Science
First-generation college student Xonyia Vang is pursuing a career in cybersecurity through hands-on coursework, internships and student leadership.
Technology is always advancing, so that means that security measures always have to evolve with it.
