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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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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 \u2013 it was a lesson come to life.<\/p>\n

Weeks of classroom discussion about the business of soccer suddenly connected to the sights, sounds and strategies of the U.K.\u2019s most popular sport. \u201cSeeing the passion of the fans and knowing how much goes into running a club made the experience unforgettable,\u201d Sweeny said about his sophomore year study-abroad adventure in 2024.<\/p>\n

The spring break program is just one of many education abroad<\/a> opportunities Mary Washington students can learn about at two upcoming occasions \u2013 Global Caf\u00e9<\/strong> (Sept. 30) and Education Abroad Fair<\/strong> (Oct. 4). Hosted by UMW\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese events are a launch pad for students to explore what\u2019s possible,\u201d said CIE Assistant Director Sarah Moran. \u201cEven if you\u2019re just beginning to think about study abroad, the Caf\u00e9 and Fair are perfect places to ask questions, compare programs and start defining your goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Global Caf\u00e9<\/strong> on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Top of the Cedric Rucker University Center will serve up international cuisines, music and door prizes along with plenty of study-abroad information.<\/p>\n

\u201cSimply sharing a meal with someone new is a great first step in helping students achieve a global perspective,\u201d said Moran. \u201cThe Global Caf\u00e9 helps students imagine themselves living and learning in a different culture. Plus, they get to hear about programs from a peer who has had that experience, and that can go a long way.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Education Abroad Fair<\/strong> will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Chandler Ballroom of the Cedric Rucker University Center. Students, and those visiting for Family Weekend, can meet with faculty program directors, international partner representatives, study-abroad alumni, visiting international students and peer advisors to learn more about international educational opportunities.<\/p>\n

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UMW Classics Abroad group poses in front of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece during spring break 2025. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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A UMW business study-abroad group pose at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on a study-abroad trip in May 2024. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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UMW Classics Abroad group in Greece during spring break 2025. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

Moran says the U.K. soccer experience is back in 2026, and it\u2019s one of several faculty-led study-abroad opportunities offered at Mary Washington that blend academics with immersive cultural experiences.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether it\u2019s studying ecology in the Galapagos, food cultures in Spain, the classics in Rome or other activities across the globe, we like to say there is a program for everyone, and CIE is here to help you figure it out,\u201d Moran said. \u201cWe have short-term, semester or year-long experiences as well as internships, research abroad and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

UMW\u2019s international footprint also extends beyond outbound programs. This year, more than 100 international students are studying on campus, including 25 first-year students. Several UMW alumni recently earned acceptance to master\u2019s degree programs in Aix-en-Provence, France, underscoring the lasting impact of global education.<\/p>\n

Mary Washington also ranked among the Peace Corps\u2019 top 10 small schools for volunteer production in 2025. Through CIE\u2019s Peace Corps Prep Program, undergraduates build skills in language, intercultural competence and leadership that prepare them for meaningful international service.<\/p>\n

Learn more about <\/em>education abroad<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Peace Corps Prep<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>international student resources<\/em><\/a> on the University\u2019s <\/em>Center for International Education<\/em><\/a> webpage. <\/em><\/p>\n

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