Category: Study Abroad Ambassador
A $1,500 scholarship is available for business students participating in a semester-long study abroad program. A limited number of positions are offered in the fall and spring semesters. Study abroad ambassadors are responsible for marketing their study abroad program while abroad, serving as a resource for students interested in going abroad, and creating a community amongst Smith study abroad students. Any business major student studying abroad for a semester is eligible to apply. https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/centers-excellence/global-business/programs-initiatives/undergraduate-programs/financing-study
Getting on the plane to abruptly leave my study abroad program in Copenhagen and arrive home in Maryland, my mind spun with the magnitude of the situation. I vacillated between wondering what this meant for the...
Student Spotlight Sara Heckelman | Copenhagen Business School | Spring 2020 1) Share an experience where you interacted with someone in your host culture in a way that taught you something. Describe the experience and...
Studying abroad can be an overwhelming experience and if you find yourself feeling the need to escape – it’s time for a solo trip. Whether it be to a nearby town or a completely...
With the outbreak of the coronavirus in 59 countries, everyone has been extremely cautious and vigilant about traveling around outside. Public transportation has much fewer passengers and public spaces like restaurants, libraries, schools, and...
Upon my arrival in Copenhagen, I was picked up at the airport by my designated Danish buddy from Copenhagen Business School (CBS). He helped me get to my shared dorm room in Svanevej (a...
I have officially completed my first week of classes at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) here in Sydney Australia. I am taking a nice range of classes from economics to consumer behavior...
I’ve spent about a month in Singapore now. There are definitely noticeable differences in cultures, such as the way classes are taught, how traditions are upheld, and how you order food. For example, the...
First semester has ended, the new year has arrived, and the realization that I am going abroad has officially kicked in. This is something I have been looking forward to through the stresses of...
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...
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...