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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.

Learn More
STORIES FROM ABROAD

Global Spotlight

"Studying abroad completely altered the trajectory of my future. Before, I would have most likely stayed in the USA after graduating and worked a corporate job, but now I am pursuing a role outside of the USA through the US government."

Ricardo Peres-da-Silva
Ross School of Business
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"My experience studying South Africa's healthcare system allowed me to deepen my understanding of the interrelationship between economic inequality, disease burden, and health outcomes. Through hands-on learning in local NGOs and clinical settings, I examined the importance of improving access to quality neurological care for socio-economically disadvantaged communities."

Madison McDonald
LSA
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"There were challenges along the way—language barriers, cultural adjustments, and the occasional travel mishap—but overcoming them gave me a sense of confidence that I wouldn’t have developed otherwise. I learned that problem-solving isn’t just about having the right answer; sometimes, it’s about thinking on your feet and adapting to unexpected situations."

Andrew Chou
College of Engineering
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ricardo Peres-da-Silva
Cape Town, South Africa
Madison McDonald
Paris, France
Andrew Chou
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