Spain: The Rendezvous
I arrived at our hotel in Barcelona at around 11am. Only a few students like myself arrived early, so we decided to hang out and walk around the city due to our curiosity. While...
Author: vinesh
Off We Go!
Hello Everyone! My name is Jamila Spears and I am a senior supply chain management major at Smith. This winter semester I am very excited to be traveling to Peru and Panama for the...
Pre Departure: Spain
Greetings, my name is Vince and I will soon be attending the winter study abroad program in Spain for leading innovation and design in a cross-cultural setting. I am a senior here at UMD,...
TO A NEW BEGINNING
When I first began at the University of Maryland Smith School of Business I was very fascinated about studying abroad. I knew that it was an exciting opportunity to experience a new culture while...
The Glory of Impending Discomfort
Many people keep asking me: what most excites you about your upcoming semester abroad? Each time I answer differently: I am excited to meet new people! I’m looking forward to seeing parts of the...
Interning Abroad: Adjusting to a Different Culture in a Unique Way
Being an intern is a great opportunity to learn about a company and a potential career path. But when you intern in a country you have never lived in before in a language you...
Living in Year 2030
Ever since I entered college, one of my goals was to study abroad. No matter the destination or the timing during my four years of college, I’ve always wanted to experience what it’s like...
Taking Trips Without Falling Behind on Work
Experiencing new and different cultures while studying abroad is a big part of the experience. But it is important to remember that this experience is called study abroad and not just abroad because you...
A curious mind ready to embark on a week long journey in Singapore and Taiwan
My name is Fanny Wu and I am a junior Marketing major. On January 7th I will have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program to Singapore and Taiwan. I love to...
Closing out the year in a different country
My study abroad in Manchester is coming to an end. I really cannot believe how fast time has gone by. I have had time to reflect more than I ever had in my life....