Research Study Abroad Programs

After attending General Advising, it is up to you to find the option that best suits your academic and personal needs. Remember to ask yourself and the program provider these questions to find out whether the program is right for you.

Students can research program options by consulting:

1. The Study Abroad website to learn more about Programs sponsored by Maryland's academic departments or with whom the university has an agreement. UM administers year, semester, winter and summer programs in countries all over the world.
2. Study Abroad Resource Library in 1101 Holzapfel Hall (Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) has evaluations written by past participants, guidebooks and catalogs.
   
3. Outside websites such as www.iiepassport.org or www.studyabroad.com. If you can’t find a Maryland-administered or sponsored program that is right for you, be aware that the university will accept transfer credit from many programs administered by other institutions. Please be aware that not all programs listed on outside websites are approved for transfer credit by the University of Maryland.
4. Talk to a Study Abroad Office Peer Mentor. Peer Mentors are students who have studied abroad and are eager to share their experiences, perspectives, and insights. We have Peer Mentors who have studied in Australia, Italy, England, Israel, Spain, Argentina, Denmark, Morocco, Mexico, and Turkey. To contact a Peer Mentor, email saopeers@gmail.com and the Peer Mentor who has studied in your region of interest will contact you to either set up a time to talk or answer any questions you have via email.
   
5. For information and resources for international internship, volunteer and work abroad programs that are not for academic credit, visit the Globally Engaged Website.

Once you have narrowed your choices to 2-4 possible programs, you are ready to meet with a Study Abroad Advisor.