UMD Wanderlust Wednesday

Meet Siiri, a Marketing Major who studied abroad last Spring in Dublin, Ireland. Join us as we discuss Siiri's day to day life in Dublin, her experience studying at UCD, weekend excursion, traveling to other countries while abroad, and tips for students interested.  Siiris Semester in Dublin Ireland Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: umdstudyabroad Tiktok: umdstudyabroad

Meet Kaleigh, a UMD integrated elementary and special education major who studied abroad in Slovenia. She participated in our International Student Teaching program developed in partnership with the UMD Education Department. Kaleigh was a UMD Diversity in Study Abroad Scholarship recipient.

Meet Barbie, a non-traditional UMD student who's double majoring in elementary and special education and Spanish studies. She participated in our faculty-led Spanish Language & Culture study abroad program which was located in the UNESCO World Heritage site in Salamanca, Spain. Hear about her 4-week experience during this intensive language program that took place during the summer of 2023. Barbie was a recipient of the UMD Diversity in Study Abroad scholarship.

Meet Steven, a UMD psychology grad, who studied abroad fall of 2022 in Seoul, South Korea through our affiliate provider TEAN (The Education Abroad Network.) Steven was a recipient of the UMD Diversity in Study Abroad scholarship.

In this Faculty-led Study Abroad Program series episode, we’ll get to know David Woodward, one of the leaders of our “Jamaica: Roots & Rebellion” study abroad program. He has a diverse background and teaches a variety of courses in History, American Indian Studies, and African and African American Studies. This program provides the opportunity to explore cultural heritage sites that attest to the Jamaican experiences of oppression, resistance, and rebellion—while examining Jamaica’s history through literature, politics, and its world-famous music. Not only will students get to experience the beautiful island of Jamaica, but many will find the themes and content of this course very relevant today. Learn more about the course at z.umn.edu/JamaicaRoots.

It's been just over a year since we brought home 68 UMD study abroad students from all over the globe. This is the second episode of our pandemic series and in this one, we’ll listen to an interview with Mikayla, a UMD Communication Sciences & Disorders student. She was abroad studying in Galway, Ireland when the pandemic hit and ultimately had to cut her study abroad experience short and come home. Hear her reflect about her time abroad, what it was like as more as more news about COVID-19 started circulating, and what her journey home was like.

It's been just over a year since we brought home 68 UMD study abroad students from all over the globe. In this episode, we’ll listen to an interview with Medori, a UMD graphic design student. She was abroad when the pandemic hit and ultimately had to cut her study abroad experience short and come home. Hear her reflect about her time abroad, what it was like as more and more news about COVID-19 started circulating, and what her journey home was like.

In this second Faculty-led Study Abroad program series episode, we’ll introduce you to a few faculty from the UMD College of Liberal Arts. We'll meet Associate Professor Dr. Jennifer Webb and Assistant Professor Betsy Hunt from the Department of Art and Design, along with Associate Dean Dr. Jefferson Campbell who is in the Department of Music. They will talk about their exciting study abroad program opportunity that is open to students of any major, Experiencing Italy: Art, Art History, and Music which will investigate the country's rich heritage in the arts. In this episode, we’ll get to know why the program leaders love what they do, and what it is that they are most excited to teach in their course abroad. z.umn.edu/italyartmusic

Meet Kaylee, our peer advisor out of Duluth, MN, Jim out of Milwaukee, WI, and Jami tuning in from Melbourne, Australia as these good friends reminisce about their University of Birmingham study abroad experience in the U.K. They'll talk about how they chose their program, what it was like, tips, and how it impacted their lives moving forward. studyabroad.d.umn.edu

Faculty-led Study Abroad Series - Germany This is the first episode of our Faculty-led Study Abroad series in which we’ll get to know a handful of our study abroad faculty-program leaders. In this recording, hear from Dr. Kristen Hylenski, an associate professor of German Studies at UMD. She and Dr. Holly Brining will be leading two study abroad programs to Germany: Language & Culture in Germany (an immersive German language course) and Berlin: Legends, Myth, Reality (a course that focuses on the tumultuous history and vibrant culture of Berlin). Listen in to get to know Dr. Hylenski and learn about both programs! Check out all our podcast episodes at: z.umn.edu/wanderlust-wed Study Abroad Program Web Pages: Berlin: Legends, Myth, Reality - z.umn.edu/berlin-legend Language & Culture in Germany - z.umn.edu/germanylangculture

In this episode, meet our peer advisors: Matt, who went to New Zealand, Izzy, who studied in Australia, and Grace, went to Spain. They each went abroad for an entire semester and will talk about everything from choosing their location, what a typical day was like, and what their biggest takeaways were from their study abroad experience.

Beckye is from England. Our peer advisor Kaylee, met Beckye while she was studying abroad at the University of Birmingham. They’ll compare what college life is like in England to what it’s like here, and Beckye will also talk about her study abroad experience in the U.S. (as she was here when the pandemic hit). Host: Kaylee Argo, UMD Study Abroad Peer Advisor Guest: Beckye Williams, student at the University of Birmingham

Our peer advisors Kaylee and Courtney interview four staff members at the UMD International Programs & Services office. Listen as Kim, Lyndsey, Stephanie, & Kali talk about their lived international experiences along with some tips and advice. Learn a little about the people who are ready to help you plan your adventure of a lifetime! Hosts: Kaylee Argo & Courtney Cornelious, UMD Study Abroad Peer Advisors Guests: IPS Staff, Lyndsey Andersen, Associate Director of Study Abroad; Stephanie Bartsch, Graphic Design & Outreach; Kim Hurst, Office Administrater; Kali Kelleher, International Student Recruiter