A UMW study-abroad group poses at Old Trafford Stadium, home of the Manchester United Football Club in England. The spring break trip is one of many that students can learn about at UMW’s Global Cafe and Education Abroad Fair events this fall.
The roar of the crowd was even louder than Ethan Sweeny expected when he took in his first Premier League soccer match in London. It was more than just a game for the University of Mary Washington geospatial analysis major and his classmates – it was a lesson come to life.
Weeks of classroom discussion about the business of soccer suddenly connected to the sights, sounds and strategies of the U.K.’s most popular sport. “Seeing the passion of the fans and knowing how much goes into running a club made the experience unforgettable,” Sweeny said about his sophomore year study-abroad adventure in 2024.
The spring break program is just one of many education abroad opportunities Mary Washington students can learn about at two upcoming occasions – Global Café (Sept. 30) and Education Abroad Fair (Oct. 4). Hosted by UMW’s Center for International Education (CIE), the events cater to the hundreds of Mary Washington students who sign up for educational experiences outside the U.S. each year.
“These events are a launch pad for students to explore what’s possible,” said CIE Assistant Director Sarah Moran. “Even if you’re just beginning to think about study abroad, the Café and Fair are perfect places to ask questions, compare programs and start defining your goals.” Read more.