News and Updates - End of Winter Term, Start of Spring 2024!
Welcome Week, Internships, Study Abroad, and More!
The WInter Session is wrapping up and Spring 2024 is just around the corner. We hope that you've had a productive, relaxing January, and are looking forward to welcoming you to campus next week, whether you're returning or just joining us for your first semester!
Winter Welcome Week 2024
Check out some of the special events taking place around campus next week as part of Winter Welcome Week 2024! From breakfast socials and opportunities to visit and chat with organizations and offices around campus to basketball games and the returning favorite Big Breakfast with Bingo, there's something for everyone on the schedule! Learn more on the Winter Welcome Week website.
Gilman Study Abroad Scholarships - Application Open
Have you thought about study abroad, but wonder about how to pay for it? If you receive Pell grants as part of your financial aid, or are the child of an active duty service member in the military, the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship program may be just the thing for you!
The Gilman scholarships award up to $8000 to support study abroad for students with demonstrated financial need. UMBC's Education Abroad Office will host several information sessions about the program in February - be sure to attend! The Gilman scholarship application deadline is March 7!
Other Study Abroad Opportunities - Start Planning Now!
If the Gilman program isn't a good fit, but you still want to consider study abroad this summer, or for some or all of the 2024-25 academic year, start planning now! The Education Abroad office has created a useful road map of the steps you'll need to take to plan the perfect study abroad experience - check out their myUMBC post today, and contact them for more information!
Internships Available - Maryland Public Service Scholars
Do you have any plans this summer? Consider applying for one of the Maryland Public Service Scholars Program's summer internships! These paid opportunities give students a chance to explore careers in government agencies and nonprofit organizations and make a difference in the lives of Marylanders.
Applications for this competitive program are due March 1 - and more information is available at one of the Program's information sessions.
Upcoming Important Dates and Deadlines
- Jan 29 - First Day of Spring 2024 Semester
- Feb 2 - Last day to join a waitlist for a class
- Feb 9 - Last day to drop a class without a "W" on your transcript
- Feb 15 - Graduation application deadline
Whether you've been on campus for previous semesters or are just starting out at UMBC, we're glad that you're here and wish you the best for the coming year!
Tomorrow: Asian Studies Sushi Welcome Lunch
Join Asian Studies at the Fine Arts Recital Hall lobby and Amphitheatre (Fine Arts building, first floor on the Engineering side - not the pond side) tomorrow, August 31, at noon for a sushi lunch!
We'll have sushi, snacks and Asian Studies giveaways to help you kick off the semester on the right foot. Catch up with friends and faculty after a summer away from campus - we can't wait to see you!
Next Week: Study Abroad Programs for Asian Studies
There are dozens of study abroad programs for students interested in extended, in-depth opportunities in Asian countries. Some of these programs, including the Luce Scholarship, the Boren Scholarship, and the Fulbright program, are especially prestigious and competitive.
It can be difficult and overwhelming to try to understand these programs on your own - but never fear! Join Asian Studies and UMBC's very own Dr. Brian Souders, Fulbright Program Advisor extraordinaire, on Wednesday, September 7 (next week!) for a session that will illuminate the specific pros and cons of several of these programs, and outline some of the basics of their application processes. If you're thinking about studying abroad, either during or after your time at UMBC, this will be a great overview session - and we'll have snacks, too! Don't miss it!
It's Welcome Week!
New students and returning students can all find something interesting on the Welcome Week calendar! From departmental open houses and information tables to UMBC Athletics gameday festivities and neighborhood tours, Welcome Week is a lively celebration of all of the opportunities and events taking place on campus at the start of the semester. Be sure to check it out!
UMBC Review Submission Deadline: Sept 16!
Have you completed a big research project or creative work during your time at UMBC? Consider submitting your work for publication in the UMBC Review! Learn more about this peer-reviewed journal - and how to submit your work - at https://ur.umbc.edu/umbc-review/submission-guidelines/. Note that the deadline for submissions is coming up in a few weeks - September 16!
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
- Aug 31: First day of classes! Asian Studies welcome luncheon!
- Sept 7: Study Abroad Programs Info Session with Dr. Souders
- Sept 14: Deadline to drop a class without a "W," last day to add a class
- Sept 15: Deadline to apply for Fall 2022 Commencement
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