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The Linehan Artist Scholars program at UMBC enables scholars to use their scholarship for studying abroad during either the Fall or Spring semester. We are always excited when our scholars take our mission of curiosity and community building globally.
Lilli Malone (Theatre Design and Production, LAS’25)
It has always been my dream to study abroad. My older sister studied abroad in college, and she was the one who inspired me and pushed me to pursue it. As a history and theatre dual-degree-seeking student, it is essential to me to expand my horizons and worldview, so studying abroad was a no-brainer. Not only did I enjoy taking classes at the University of Reading (UK) and learning in a new education system, but my three months abroad completely changed me for the better.
I gained independence by traveling across seven countries (often alone); I learned about many different cultures from traveling or living with international students; and I made friendships with people from around the globe that will last a lifetime. Because of my short time abroad, I’ve realized just how many opportunities are out there, and my personal growth as both an artist and a person from this experience is something I wouldn’t trade for the world.
Rachael Tyler (Visual Arts, LAS’27)
Chung Ang University in Seoul, South Korea. Rachael absolutely adores traveling and knew she wanted to study abroad for a semester before even attending college. She has been to Korea once before, when she was 16 and stayed for six weeks studying the language and culture five days a week at an international school. Rachael is pursuing a minor in Korean at UMBC, and for that reason, taking a semester in Seoul felt like the perfect opportunity for her.
Maranna Nwozo (Visual Arts, LAS’28)| Nagoya University, Japan
Studying abroad at Nagoya University marks the hard-earned culmination of years spent mastering the Japanese language. Now in Japan, she is finally seeing the “fruits of her labor” pay off as she navigates real-time conversations and daily life with ease. The study abroad experience has allowed her to explore historic landmarks in Kyoto, Tokyo, Nara, and Sakae, and has also provided the long-awaited opportunity to meet her long-term pen pals in person.
Abigail Chapman (Dance, LAS’25)
University of Roehampton in London, England.