Studying Abroad in Florence: Balancing Classes and Travel

One of the best decisions I’ve made in my time at UMass was to study abroad. During the spring semester of my junior year, I studied in Florence, Italy at Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM) through API. I knew I …

By Anna Fortier
Anna Fortier
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Good luck with finals, and remember: we’re here over break!

You made it! You finished a semester’s worth of classes. Whether it is your first or your last semester, or somewhere in between, this is a big accomplishment to take pride in, and we know it is a relief.

We …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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How Studying Abroad Strengthened My Skills and Career Prospects

Global experience, adaptability, communication, independence, teamwork, and cultural
appreciation, the list goes on. These are skills that employers look for in interns and employees.
Studying abroad developed these skills in ways that I could not have imagined. Hundreds of
different …

By Alexa Butler
Alexa Butler
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