In this Instructor-led Study Abroad Program series episode, we’ll get to know David Woodward, one of the leaders of our “Jamaica: Roots & Rebellion” study abroad program. He has a diverse background and teaches a variety of courses in History, American Indian Studies, and African and African American Studies. This program provides the opportunity to explore cultural heritage sites that attest to the Jamaican experiences of oppression, resistance, and rebellion—while examining Jamaica’s history through literature, politics, and its world-famous music. Not only will students get to experience the beautiful island of Jamaica, but many will find the themes and content of this course very relevant today. Listen to this episode on podcast platforms listed on this page.

In this Instructor-led Study Abroad series episode, we’ll introduce you to Associate Professor Dr. Jennifer Webb and Assistant Professor Betsy Hunt from the Department of Art and Design, along with Associate Dean Dr. Jefferson Campbell who is in the Department of Music. They'll talk about their exciting study abroad program opportunity (which is open to students of any major), Experiencing Italy: Art, Art History, and Music which will investigate the country's rich heritage in the arts. In this episode, we’ll get to know why the program leaders love what they do, and what it is that they are most excited to teach in their course abroad. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other platforms listed on this page. 

Meet Kaylee, our peer advisor out of Duluth, MN, Jim out of Milwaukee, WI, and Jami tuning in from Melbourne, Australia as these good friends reminisce about their University of Birmingham study abroad experience in the U.K. They'll talk about how they chose their program, what it was like, tips, and how it impacted their lives moving forward. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other platforms listed on this page. We are working on providing a transcript of this podcast and will post it as soon as it's ready.

This is the first episode of our Instructor-led Study Abroad series in which we’ll get to know a handful of our study abroad program leaders. In this recording, hear from Dr. Kristen Hylenski, an associate professor of German Studies at UMD. She and Dr. Holly Brining will be leading two study abroad programs to Germany: Language & Culture in Germany (an immersive German language course) and Berlin: Legends, Myth, Reality (a course that focuses on the tumultuous history and vibrant culture of Berlin). Listen in to get to know Dr. Hylenski and learn about both programs! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other platforms listed here. View the recording with closed captions here.

In this episode, meet our peer advisors: Matt, who went to New Zealand, Izzy, who studied in Australia, and Grace, went to Spain. They each went abroad for an entire semester and will talk about everything from choosing their location, what a typical day was like, and what their biggest takeaways were from their study abroad experience. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other platforms listed here. View audio transcript of the recording here.