UM Programs & Resources

UM General Resources
UM Intern Abroad Programs & Resources
UM Volunteer Abroad Programs & Resources
UM Work Abroad Resources
UM Research Abroad Programs & Resources

UM General Resources

Careers4Terps
UM students can log in to the University's job and internship database and search for international internship postings.

Going Global
Search for information, tips and job listings for the international internship search in over 30 countries.

Office of International Programs International Directory
Search for UM faculty or staff members affiliated with international programs on campus, or who have expertise in international topics. It is intended to link students, scholars, and faculty, as well as overseas scholars and institutions, with UM colleagues interested in a particular global region, country, or topic of study.

The President's Promise
Learn about the types of opportunities available to UM students made possible by President Mote's commitment to providing each UM student with a special program experience.

UM Study Abroad Office
Learn about the many study abroad options available to you including the process for studying abroad, how to get major, minor, elective and CORE credit abroad and how to fit studying abroad into your 4 year plan.

The University Career Center
Learn about the range of services provided to UM students to assist them with their career related plans and goals.

National Scholarships Office
Through the National Scholarships Office, students participate in workshops, mock interviews, and application reviews. The NSO encourages students to consider academic paths, learn about exciting scholarships and fellowships, explore leadership opportunities, and plan ahead to succeed in competition for prestigious awards.

UM Intern Abroad Programs & Resources

Careers4Terps
UM students can log in to the University's job and internship database and search for international internships postings.

Going Global
Search for information, tips and job listings for the international internship search in over 30 countries.

Maryland in London
Spend a semester or year studying, living and working in the cultural and commercial capital of the UK while earning UM credit towards your major, minor, CORE or elective requirements.

Maryland in Spain
Spend the spring semester right outside of Madrid in Alcalá de Henares where you take courses in Spanish language and culture and immerse yourself in Spanish culture through a local internship for UM credit.

Study-Australia
Participate in an internship while earning transfer credit for your studies at an Australian University in Sydney or Melbourne.

USAC
The University of Maryland is a member of USAC, offering study abroad programs in 39 locations in 25 countries. Advanced Spanish speakers can participate in internships in Bilbao, Spain and Santiago, Chile. Other internship opportunities may be available at other sites. Speak with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Summer, 2008
Jamaica: Ethnographic Field School
Select one of two options for completing and earning UM credit for an internship in Jamaica to work with youth sexual and reproductive health issues. Last day to apply is Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Geneva & Stockholm: International LGBT Human Rights
Students will examine the current international human rights framework from the perspective of the legal and political challenges encountered in extending human rights protections to at-risk, LGBT (and same-sex-practicing) communities through an internship in Washington, D.C. and international coursework to complement the internship. Interested students should contact Dr. Michael Ulrich. Last day to apply is Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

To see a full listing of summer 2008 study abroad programs, visit the Study Abroad Office website.

College of Chemical & Life Sciences
LifeLink Internship and Positions Postings include information about internships and research opportunities, some of which are overseas.

Chevy Chase Leadership Internship Program
The CCLIP, coordinated by the University Career Center and the Maryland Leadership Development Program, allows selected students to participate in a one year experience combining a local internship, a UM course and an international experience over Spring break to develop students' leadership capacities. Applications for the 2008-2009 program will be due in April, 2008.

UM Volunteer Abroad Programs & Resources

Alternative Spring Break, 2008 - Peru
UM students will work on a community development project in Peru. Application deadlines for ASB programs are in October of the preceding semester.

Summer Study Abroad, 2008: Cameroon: A Case Study in European Colonialism
Participate in a 3 week study abroad course followed by a 2 week service learning project that introduces students to historical and modern day Cameroon and will allow a greater understanding of the local culture through visits to different regions and sites throughout the country and meetings with local Cameroonian lecturers, students and non-profit organizers. Last day to apply is Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

To see a full listing of summer 2008 study abroad programs, visit the Study Abroad Office website.

UM Office of Community Service Learning- Service Link Database
Searchable database for volunteer programs. You can search by type of project and overseas opportunities.

UM Work Abroad Resources & Programs

Careers4Terps
UM students can log in to the University's job and internship database and search for international internship postings.

Going Global
Search for information, tips and job listings for the international internship search in over 30 countries.

UM Research Abroad Resources & Programs

Euro Scholars
For students interested in discovering their potential for a research career, the Euro Scholars program offers unique opportunities to work as a junior researcher on a research project.