Stories, photos, and experiences from UMass Boston study abroad alumni.
What is IEW? Celebrated each November, International Education Week highlights the benefits of international education and exchange world-wide, promoting cross-cultural awareness, study abroad opportunities, internationalization of campuses, and global leadership. UMass Boston is pleased to present this year's week of events: International Photo Contest Study & Staff (ALL WEEK!) Vote for your favorite photos from... Continue Reading →
By: Elizabeth McGaffigan It’s the end of my first full week in Galway and I feel like I’ve already learned so much. I started my day with a walk to get coffee and checked out some of the buildings on campus before class and to write this journal entry. When I got off the plane,... Continue Reading →
By: Dylan Delage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQPnAvUxaUs
By: Dylan Delage After Acceptance: The original application deadline was February 27th, 2026 at 11:59pm, however, due to the small number of applicants of this specific program the application deadline was extended to March 6th, 2026 at 11:59pm. Due to the need for at least ten students to be fully committed to this program and... Continue Reading →
By: Dylan Delage Now that I have made it to the halfway point of my experience, I want to fill you all in a little bit of what has been going on, what I have been up to, and just in general how things are going. First off lets start with the less exciting things,... Continue Reading →
By: Dylan Delage This being the first time for me traveling outside of the country and doing it by myself, without anyone I really knew was extremely challenging and nerve wrecking for me. I would consider myself a very independent and self-sufficient individual, however, no matter how independent or self-sufficient I was I was still... Continue Reading →
By: Camille Maxwell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6xzMO_Ezww&feature=youtu.be
By: Camille Maxwell After Acceptance: The application deadline for my program was April 15th. The process was very straightforward, but I would recommend looking into programs a year in advance. That way you can secure a passport, medical documentation, financial aid forms, and make sure you have the language or any other requirements for the... Continue Reading →
By: Camille Maxwell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMDmaHzBOwQ
By: Camille Maxwell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X2XnXUcYxA
