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Join us in celebrating 2024 - 2025 as the Year of Global Engagement!

The University of Michigan’s Year of Global Engagement features events, programs, and opportunities aimed at inspiring the U-M community to explore avenues for international learning, both here on campus and around the globe.

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Join us in celebrating 2024 - 2025 as the Year of Global Engagement!

The University of Michigan’s Year of Global Engagement features events, programs, and opportunities aimed at inspiring the U-M community to explore avenues for international learning, both here on campus and around the globe.

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STORIES FROM ABROAD

Global Spotlight

“My favorite thing about going to Seoul, South Korea is understanding different customs and how closely related it was to growing up by Latino parents. A core memory of mine was visiting the National and Historical museums in Korea with my art classes. I was utterly amazed at history that is so well preserved and kept alive and it inspired me to do more research on the history of my family and where they originated from.”

Naomi Rodriguez
Penny Stamps School of Art and Design, and School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
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"Study abroad was incredibly amazing for me. Beforehand, I've never had the opportunity to travel abroad and I've always known it was something I needed and really wanted to do. Being in Switzerland was so special and I absolutely adored the country. I really enjoyed my classes and learning French was fun. I made many friends that I will most definitely keep in touch with, as we shared such special moments together. I would not have changed anything about it because I enjoyed every little part of the experience."

Kayla Johnson
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
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"My biggest takeaway was simply learning more about myself along the way. This experience allowed me to get out of my comfort zone in so many ways. First, I was speaking an entirely different language, challenging myself constantly. Second, I was quickly adapting to a new and exciting culture."

Melissa Vozar
School of Kinesiology
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“My time in Denmark this summer bore some of the most thrilling, impactful experiences of my life. In the midst of all the excitement, I was still scared at times and had some lonely days. What changed most was my ability to push through and accomplish things in the midst of fear and doubt. I have grown immensely in my self-confidence and already want to travel again.”

Avery McQueen
School of Nursing
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Seoul, South Korea
Naomi Rodriguez
Geneva, Switzerland
Kayla Johnson
Madrid, Spain
Melissa Vozar
Copenhagen, Denmark
Avery McQueen
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