This Week in Education Abroad: Stop by the CGE Open House Today!

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September 22nd: Winter and Spring Break 2026 Faculty-Led Program Applications Due

September 22nd: CAHSS Dean’s Scholarship for Education Abroad Due

October 10th: Most Non-Faculty Led Programs for Spring 2025 Applications Due

This Week in EA

Monday, Sept. 8

12pm-1pm | UC 204: CGE Open House
Join us for the Center of Global Engagement Open House to connect with Education Abroad, International Student and Scholar Advisors, and the CGE team. RSVP here!

12pm-1pm | ITE404a and Virtual: Practice of Management in Panama (Winter 2026) Hybrid Information Session
Want to spend winter break gaining credits, earning a micro-credential, and immersing yourself in Panama’s business scene? Come to our info session to learn all about this amazing opportunity and meet with the Faculty Leader Dr. Sidas Saulynas!

Tuesday, Sept. 9

3pm-4pm | Virtual: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Virtual Drop-in Hours
Applications for Faculty-led Programs are due in two weeks, on September 22nd! It’s not too late to start, visit our Education Abroad website for the complete list of Winter and Spring Break 2026 programs and stop by office hours to get any questions answered!

5:30pm-6:30pm | UC115: Phage Hunters in Barcelona (Winter 2026) Information Session
Come learn about this fantastic opportunity to study Biology in Barcelona, Spain this Winter 2026. Dr. Steven Caruso will be sharing stories from last year's program, giving course overviews, and talking about cultural excursions included in the program fee.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

3pm-4pm | UC207: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Drop-in Hours
Applications for Faculty-led Programs are due in two weeks, on September 22nd! It’s not too late to start, visit our Education Abroad website for the complete list of Winter and Spring Break 2026 programs and stop by office hours to get any questions answered!

Friday, Sept. 12

2pm-3pm | Public Policy 204 and Virtual: International Health Policy in Switzerland (Spring Break 2026) Hybrid Information Session
Meet with Faculty Leader Dr. Katie Birger to learn about our Spring Break 2-26 Public Health program in Switzerland. Learn about the program itinerary, the course, and get answers to any questions you may have!

UMBC Students Abroad!

This semester we have Abroad Ambassadors in Chile, Kenya, Taiwan, and Japan! They have arrived and are getting settled into their new homes! Follow along with their adventures by checking out their Abroad Blogs!
Can’t get enough? Follow along on the @UMBCLife and @UMBCeducationabroad as fellow Retrievers share their experiences abroad, insider travel tips, program highlights, and a glimpse into their life abroad.