St. Mary's College of Maryland
University Information
The Office of International Education Abroad at St. Mary's College of Maryland offers students 19 different program options as well as the ability to go on other programs that fit their academic and career goals.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Fall Deadline - October 1st
Summer Deadline - February 1st
Spring and Academic Year Deadline - March 1st
"The ability to better understand and communicate with other cultures in many scenarios."
David C St. Mary's College of Maryland
"Studying abroad in the Gambia is one of the best decisions I could have made. We were fully immersed in the culture by learning the language and being assigned to families. My family in the Gambia truly is my family now and I have already promised to visit them again some day - inshallah. I learned so much from every aspect of t..."
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"How to take love and to give love. To see beyond the surface of people. Absolutely."
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I learned about the British culture and theater specifically and also learned about myself and about my classmates."
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I learned how to travel and life as an independent adult. It was a maturing process. I learned about other cultures and the histories of the many places I traveled to in Europe. I learned many valuable lessons from living in a foreign country and how it is always important to be your best self. It was worthwhile, despite the inc..."
Eva S St. Mary's College of Maryland
"It was incredible. I learned so much about myself and the world that I thought I had already known. "
Allison W St. Mary's College of Maryland
"Living on my own was a big one! Yes it was very worth while. I am so absolutely happy I went to James Cook and would do it all again if I had the chance! "
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"How to not panic when getting lost in the city "
Emily J St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I gained a lot of experience being independent. I was responsible for paying rent, making my own food, planning trips, and setting up things like phone service and bank accounts. All of these are incredibly valuable skills I will continue to use "
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I learned a lot about myself as a person, not just as a student. I gained insight into other cultures and therefore was able to better understand the world around me. It was definitely worthwhile. I cannot begin to imagine if I had chosen a different program. "
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I learned a lot about myself and my work ethic while I was abroad. I think it was extremely worthwhile and want desperately to go back."
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"It was great. The program was kind of bad but Thailand was amazing. I tell people that if I had attended the program and I was not in Thailand, I would not have had a good time. But Thailand was incredible and life changing and I did learn a lot in the program, just not necessarily in the classroom. "
graham.martinpoteet St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I read a ton of English literature, learned more about medieval Europe, got to see cathedrals and abbeys, got to experience Oxford for four months, had full access to all the Oxford colleges, made great friends from other American universities (as well as some British friends). It was absolutely, 100% worth it - I'd go back in a..."
student-fall2013 St. Mary's College of Maryland
"Not only did I gain field skills and extensive knowledge about rainforest sustainability, I learned so much about myself as an individual in this chaotic world. I am more confident in who I am and where I am headed which makes this experience entirely worthwhile."
Sara P St. Mary's College of Maryland
"It was definitely worth it."
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I gained an appreciation for and an understanding of an alternative lifestyle. I improved my language skills. "
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I gained a higher self confidence, a new appreciation for the culture, and a new understanding of the history of Argentina, and how it continues to affect life today."
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I thoroughly enjoyed the immersion in a foreign culture. There are certain nuances that you come to appreciate, and also cultural aspects that make you take stock of your own culture. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would suggest anyone who has the opportunity to take advantage of this study abroad program."
Brendan H St. Mary's College of Maryland
"Out of all the possible Chinese cities to go to with no language skills, Shanghai is the most accommodating to foreigners. I enjoyed my experience and would love to go back but wouldn't spend as long of a time in the city since it was so western. "
Karen E St. Mary's College of Maryland
"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. I learned not only about the language and culture, but I learned a lot about my own culture. Being abroad helps you see yourself and your home country in a new light as well. I also made lots of amazing friends, both Chinese and international."
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I learned that the parts of the world we have limited exposure to are misrepresented by the media to a certain extent. The middle east is not 100% bombs and war zones. The people can be incredibly kind and friendly, I felt so welcome most of the time. It was absolutely worthwhile, and I can't wait to go back."
Willow S St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I learned a lot about Russian society and culture. It was completely worthwhile, and fascinating for me."
jackson.ranheim St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I learned so much about music and performance. I met many professional musicians and learned from them. I loved performing in the churches because the sound quality is unparalleled to any spaces in the United States. "
Emma Julia T St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I learned more about myself and my academic capabilities as a student; I learned I could survive on my own in the real world, to a degree. I also learned to cook, and I learned I love cooking. Of course it was worthwhile, though it took a great journey to prove it true."
steven.gentry.75 St. Mary's College of Maryland
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A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
