UMD Wanderlust Wednesday

Join Molly Roethler in welcoming Sam Carlson to our podcast this week! Sam studied Marketing in Zagreb, Croatia for 6 weeks during the summer. In this episode we cover his travels, his classes, making friends abroad, and of course some wonderful study abroad stories. Tune in to learn more!

Join Molly Roethler in welcoming Olivia Surratt to our podcast this week! Olivia studied Management and Deaf Studies in Limerick, Ireland during the Fall 2025 Semester. In this episode we cover her classes, her travel, making friends abroad, and of course some wonderful study abroad stories. Tune in to learn more!

Curious about what study abroad in Dublin, Ireland is really like? Want to learn more about University College Dublin (UCD)? Tune in to this episode of Wanderlust Wednesday to hear Jordyn Sorenson and I cover it all. We talk about all things European travel, her first time out of the country being her move to Ireland, homesickness, marketing + business courses abroad, and more. 

In part one of this two-part podcast, I sit down with Ava Gustafson before she begins her study abroad experience in Florence, Italy. Ava talks about why she chose Florence, what she hopes to gain from living and studying overseas, and the mix of excitement and nerves she feels ahead of the trip. This episode captures her mindset before the journey begins, offering an honest look at her expectations, goals, and thoughts on how the experience might change her. Be sure to come back for part two, where Ava returns after studying abroad to reflect on how the experience actually shaped her and what she learned along the way.

Thinking about going abroad for school? In this video, Klara talks honestly about her time studying in another country — the moments that were great, the parts that were challenging, and everything she didn’t expect. She shares the experiences that stayed with her, the people she connected with, and even the foods she still remembers.

If you’re looking for a clear, genuine perspective on what studying abroad is really like, this video offers exactly that.

Our Marketing and Communications Assistant, Aubree Swenby, is thrilled to be bringing the Wanderlust Wednesday Podcast back — and better than ever! We’re talking all the ins and outs of study abroad — the good, the bad, and everything in between. In this episode, Molly shares her story: what went well, what didn’t, her favorite experiences, the people she met, and the foods she’ll never forget.It’s an honest, unfiltered look at what it’s really like to live and learn in another country — straight from a fellow student who’s been there.

Meet Siiri, a Marketing Major who studied abroad last Spring in Dublin, Ireland. Join us as we discuss Siiri’s day to day life in Dublin, her experience studying at UCD, weekend excursion, traveling to other countries while abroad, and tips for students interested. 

Siiris Semester in Dublin Ireland

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Meet Kaleigh, a UMD integrated elementary and special education major who studied abroad in Slovenia. She participated in our International Student Teaching program developed in partnership with the UMD Education Department.

Kaleigh was a UMD Diversity in Study Abroad Scholarship recipient.

Meet Barbie, a non-traditional UMD student who's double majoring in elementary and special education and Spanish studies. She participated in our faculty-led Spanish Language & Culture study abroad program which was located in the UNESCO World Heritage site in Salamanca, Spain. Hear about her 4-week experience during this intensive language program that took place during the summer of 2023.

Barbie was a recipient of the UMD Diversity in Study Abroad scholarship.

Meet Steven, a UMD psychology grad, who studied abroad fall of 2022 in Seoul, South Korea through our affiliate provider TEAN (The Education Abroad Network.)

Steven was a recipient of the UMD Diversity in Study Abroad scholarship.