This Week in Education Abroad: Halloween Around the World

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This Week in EA

Requesting Accommodations for Study Abroad: Hot Topic Sessions | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 12-12:30PM | Virtual
Do you want to study abroad but need to secure accommodations to succeed, stay healthy, and make sure your rights are fully supported? Want to navigate the process of requesting academic or accessibility accommodations with confidence while studying abroad? Come join us for an overview of how to request accommodations!

Critical Language Scholarship Information Session | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 3:00-4:00PM | Virtual
The Education Abroad Office is excited to share that the application is now open for the 2026 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program! No matter your major – whether you're studying business, engineering, law, medicine, science, social sciences, arts, or humanities – everyone is encouraged to apply. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, this unique opportunity invites U.S. students across the country to spend eight weeks abroad exploring new cultures and languages – while earning academic credit and making unforgettable memories. You can choose from nine different languages and four different proficiency levels. Interested in learning more? Check out the full list here: https://clscholarship.org/languages. We'd love to help you discover which program might be right for you. We have one more virtual information session, please join if you have any questions or want to chat about the application process!

Research In Germany Information Event | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 12:00PM-1:00PM | Fine Arts 459
Are you a junior faculty member, postdocs, graduate student, or someone mentoring them? Are you interested in learning about opportunities for research, collaboration, and funding in Germany? Come to the MLLI Department Information Session about how to find these opportunities and connect with UMBC Community Members that have already engaged in these programs!

Recurring Events

Tuesdays: 3pm-4pm | Virtual: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Virtual Drop-in Hours

Halloween Around the World!

Did you know that Halloween traditions have spread from their origins in the United States and Ireland, and now countries all around the world have their own Halloween celebrations? There are traditions ranging from Dia De Los Muertos in Mexico and Latin America, to Day of Dracula in Romania, and Pangangaluluwa in the Philippines! Read about some spooky Halloween traditions around the world, and make sure you check out our Abroad Blogs next week to learn more about how our Abroad Ambassadors celebrated Halloween in their host countries!
Can't get enough? Follow along on the @UMBCLife and @UMBCeducationabroad as fellow Retrievers share their experiences abroad, insider travel tips, program highlights, and a glimpse into their life abroad.