Dr JenniferKeane-Dawesandaninterdisciplinarygroupoffivegraduateandundergraduatestudentspose duringacanaltourseeingsightsofthecityofCopenhagen,Denmark
Faculty-LedPrograms Take UMES Students AroundtheGlobeThis Summer
UMES students participated in faculty-led study abroad programs across Denmark, Greece, England, France, Spain, Zambia, and Colombiathissummer.Theygained valuable academic experiences while exploring and experiencing differentcultures.
I had a great experience with this trip.Ilearnedalotandcanapply whatIlearnedintheclassroomto realworld.Iwouldrecommendthis programtoallstudents.
For further insights into the experiences and lessons learned by thestudents,pleaserefertopage7. -AlbertOfosu,ToxicologyGraduateStudent
FROMTHEDIRECTOR
DearFellowHawks,
Welcomeback,Hawks!Weareexcitedtowelcomeyouallbacktocampus.We hope everyone had a productive summer. We are proud to announce that during the 2023-2024 academic year, UMES had a record number of students participateinstudyabroadopportunities.StudentstravelledtoDenmark,Spain, Ghana,Colombia,Greece,theUnitedKingdom,andZambia.
Phillip Broussard
InterimDirector CenterforInternationalEducation
London,UnitedKingdom
May 5 - May 13, 2024
Criminaljusticeprogram
Explored US and UK criminal justice systems
comparatively
Facultylead:Dr JaneseWeathers-Titus
Cuenca,Spain
May 26 - June 22, 2024
Spanish immersion program
Included daily cultural and environmental activities
Participants earned 6 academic credits
Faculty lead: Dr. Carole Champagne
Lusaka,Zambia
May 27 - June 6, 2024
Travelled to Zambia and earned 3 credits in HMGT415(GuestRelationshipManagement)
Learneddifferentculturesandtraditions
Facultylead:Dr.Ojie-Ahamiojie
Copenhagen,Denmark
June 3 - June 23, 2024
OneofthehappiestcountriesonEarth
Established long-lasting relationships with studentsfromothercountries
Participantsearned3credits(ENGL330)
Facultylead:Dr JenniferKeane-Dawes
Cartagena,Colombia
July 1 - July 28, 2024
Spanish language and cultural immersion
Participants earned 6 credits (Spanish 201 & 202)
1 week at UMES and 3 weeks in Colombia
Faculty lead: Dr. Edgar Larrea
INTERNATIONALSTUDENT NETWORKINGEVENT
On July 31, 17 students accepted an invitation to an International Student Networking event Nine countries were representedatthemeetingandstudents sharedtheirexperiencesasinternational studentshereatUMES.Studentsshareda variety of perspectives and listened to whattheirfellowstudentsmissedmost fromhome.Foodwasthemostfrequently mentioned,alongwithfamily,friends,and personalconnections.
TheyalsolistenedtohostPhillipBroussad and faculty-led program professors Keane-Dawes and Dr. Edgar Larrea theydiscussedresourcesandenrichi experiences.Followingthepresentation studentshadtheopportunitytoming chat,andenjoyaselectionoffooda refreshments.Agoodtimewashadbya Asurveywassenttoattendeestogath feedbackonwhattheyenjoyedandwh theywouldliketoexploreinthefutu Pleaselookoutforsimilareventsduri theFallandSpringsemesters.
InternationalstudentsgatheredintheEASCRoom1088
Dr Keane-Dawes,wholedthetriptoDenmark,addressestheroom(left) Albert Ofosu stands to speak about his experience on the Denmark trip (right)
UPCOMING EVENTS
FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTEREST MEETING
This year ' s first Foreign Language Interest Meeting will take place on August 29 at 11:30AMinWilsonHall,Room2113.Theevent will highlight the advantages of learning foreign languages and provide information on foreign language minors, scholarships, andstudyabroadopportunities.
WORLDLANGUAGE
TABLESTOLAUNCH
Beginning this fall semester, World Language Tables will be introduced to enhance language practice opportunities for UMES students. The program will kick off with a Korean Table on September 11 at 12 PM in the Center for International Education (CIE) building It will include all languages offered at UMES, as well as German and Turkish, providing students with valuable chances to deepen their understanding of foreign languages and cultures For more information, please contact 410-651-7595 or email flic@umes.edu.
KOREAN
LANGUAGETABLE
CENTERFOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION(CIE)
SEP 18
SEP 25
OCT 16
OCT 23
OCT 31
NOV 6
NOV 13
NOV 20
All levels welcome! Practice Korean with your peers and learn about Korean culture
**Thescheduleissubjecttochange
Dr Carole Champagne, Portuguese Instructor (left), and Dr Edgar Larrea, Spanish Instructor (right), explained the importance of foreign languagelearningtostudentsatlastyearsmeeting
FLAGS
Isthereaflagyouwouldliketoseeflownin front of CIE or on Franklin Mall? (By Hazel Hall) Let us know your country or heritage, or a place you’ve traveled. If we have the flag in our inventory, we would be proud to flyitinyourhonor!
Emailusatoiss@umes.edu.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
2024 UMES Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs Wrap Up with Students' ExcitingGlobalAdventures
“Our trip to Greece gave me access to a wonderful group of people, both from my community and across the world, who helped me to bring the concerns that I had to light and conceptualize effective solutions Learning about the foundations of the Olympics allowed me to understand the true scope of Olympic ideals andhowtheyhavethepotential to reach further than just the games Visitingtheancientruins allowed me to draw extra inspiration from the ancient myths and culture that make the games and ideals so important.GoingtoGreecealso gave me some much-needed cultural experience, an opportunity I likely would have never had otherwise” -Kaitlyn Eaton, Exercise Science Freshman
“What stood out to me most during the entire trip was the naturalbeauty Ilovedgazingat the mountains, the water, and the diverse plants that grow in Greece.AnotherpartofthetripI enjoyed was presenting the program the UMES team came up with It was fun coming up with the idea and being able to share it with others” -Neah Shaw, Exercise Science Freshman
“The most amazing thing about thistripisthatProfessorKeaneDawes was the best person to teach this course because she helped us move beyond the classroom We learned not only from the lectures but also by applyingwhatwelearnedtoour everyday lives, which made the lessons stick better I would recommend this program to all students” - Albert Ofosu, ToxicologyGraduateStudent
“My personal experience in Greecewasveryuniquetomeas this was my first time being outside the US When we were in Delphi, the students hung out for hours playing games, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company. This was my favorite memory throughout my Greece journey, where I understood the simple pleasures in life and how they can create this extraordinary experience I am incredibly thankful to the Olympics for Humanity Alliance and UMES for allowing me to embarkonthisjourneyoutsideof my major and granting me the chance to make memories that will last a lifetime” -Victoria Casteel,BiologyFreshman
”The city of Copenhagen taught me a lot, and one major lesson I took away was how to prioritize work and personal life while emphasizing happiness. This city taught me about maintaining a balance between work and my own happiness The priority they place on their own lives, the community,andeventakingcare of the planet showed me that I need to celebrate the good things and simple moments in my life I believe this lesson will stick with me forever“ - Priscilla Kini,PhDToxicology Student
“I absolutely love this trip and I learned a lot from the trip to Denmark Overall, what I gained were life skills, including how to be healthier and not take things too seriously I really enjoyed this trip and hope that everyone will havethechancetoparticipatein this program” - Angelica Vilorio, PsychologyJunior
Hospitality students and Dr Ojie-Ahamiojie pose after their presentationatLiutebmUniversityinZambia.
StudentsintheUMESSpainStudyAbroadprogram,ledbyDr Carole A Champagneenjoykayakingonthe JúcarRiver
UMES Department of Kinesiology faculty and students at the ParthenoninAthens,Greece
Colombia.
https://www.borenawar ds.org/apply-now
Forfurtherinformation,please contactboren@iie.org
Offersstudyabroadopportunitiesforundergraduateandgraduate studentscommittedtopursuingacareerinUSgovernmentservices
BorenScholarsandFellowsstudyawiderangeofcriticallanguages, includingArabic,Chinese,Portuguese,andSwahili.
Non-citizenofdestinationcountry(Africa,Asia,Eurasia,LatinAmerica andtheMiddleEast)
Forallundergraduate/graduatelevels
NominimumGPArequired Criteria:MustbeaU.Scitizen
BorenScholarshipsfor UndergraduateStudent
Afullyfundedsummerlanguageandculturalimmersionprogram
Thescholarshipcoversalltravel,tuition,hosingandalivingstipend
Studentsspendeighttotenweeksabroadoverthesummer studyingoneof15criticallanguages.
Forfurtherinformation,pleasecontact cls@americancouncils.org
Forallundergraduate/graduatelevels
NominimumGPArequired
Criteria:MustbeaU.Scitizen
TheFulbrightU.S.StudentProgramisthenation'slargeststudyabroad fellowshipprogram,andisdesignedtogiverecentB.S./B.A.graduates opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment and anopenexchangeofideaswithcitizensofothernations. Forseniorsandrecentgraduatestudents
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Forfurtherinformation,please contactfbstudent@iie.org
PICKERINGFELLOWSHIP
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) was established in 2010 to enable more American college students to study abroad. Applicants fromgroupsunderrepresentedinstudyabroadaregivenpreference, in an effort to make the demographics of US undergraduates studyingabroadreflecttherichdiversityoftheUS population
CurrentlyenrolledasanundergraduateataU.S.collegeor university Receivingcollegecreditatyourhomeinstitutionforthe programabroad
