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<Title>Study in Amsterdam this summer - DEADLINE EXTENDED</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Our faculty-led study abroad program application to Amsterdam with Dr. Christine Mallinson deadline has been extended for 2 more weeks. <div><br></div><div>This is the only faculty-led application this summer that is still accepting students. </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://goabroad.umbc.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&amp;Program_ID=33499" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Apply asap to reserve a space!</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>
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<Summary>Our faculty-led study abroad program application to Amsterdam with Dr. Christine Mallinson deadline has been extended for 2 more weeks.     This is the only faculty-led application this summer...</Summary>
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<Title>Application Deadline!</Title>
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<Summary>The deadline for all Faculty-led programs is today! All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm. Please contact the Study Abroad Office if you have any questions or concerns!</Summary>
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<Title>Upcoming Deadline for Spring 2018 Graduation Application</Title>
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<Summary>The Spring graduation application is available until Thursday, February 15, 2018.  To apply for graduation, access the online Undergraduate Diploma Application located on myUMBC under the “Topics”...</Summary>
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<Title>CANCELED: Amsterdam Session today at 12</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Due to the weather, Dr. Mallinson is unable to hold the session. Please contact her at <a href="mailto:mallinson@umbc.edu">mallinson@umbc.edu</a> to schedule a time to meet with her if you're interested.</div>
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<Summary>Due to the weather, Dr. Mallinson is unable to hold the session. Please contact her at mallinson@umbc.edu to schedule a time to meet with her if you're interested.</Summary>
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<Title>Meet Dr. Di Maria!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">International Education Services's new AVP Dr. Di Maria was featured in a UMBC News article where he debunks common study abroad myths!<div><br></div><div>Check it out here: <a href="https://news.umbc.edu/david-di-maria-umbcs-new-vice-provost-for-international-education-studies-debunks-common-study-abroad-myths/">https://news.umbc.edu/david-di-maria-umbcs-new-vice-provost-for-international-education-studies-debunks-common-study-abroad-myths/</a> </div></div>
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<Title>Deadlines for Students Studying Abroad Summer/Fall 2018</Title>
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    <p><br></p><p>Summer UMBC Faculty-Led Programs: <strong>February 15, 2018</strong></p>
    <p><br></p><p>Fall and Academic Year UMBC Exchanges and Direct/Affiliate Programs:<strong> March 10, 2018</strong></p>
    <p><br></p><p><br></p><p>All Students Wishing to attend an ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) Exchange, please note there is a multi-stage application process involved in attending one of these programs. Please contact a study abroad advisor if you have questions or are interested in applying to ISEP.</p>
    <p><br></p><p>For additional information about the study abroad process, please  feel free to attend a Study Abroad 101 Session in the Administration Building, Room 218  Monday 12-1PM or Thursday 3-4PM any week during the school year or visit <a href="https://studyabroad.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://studyabroad.umbc.edu</a></p></div>
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