The Individual Studies Program prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century by actively encouraging and supporting creativity, innovation, flexibility of mind and integrative learning. The program develops students’ ability to combine different fields in an individually designed major; to apply the concepts of their interdisciplinary major in research projects, internships, service learning and study abroad; and to synthesize material from different fields to approach problems and produce meaningful results. The program provides students with the challenge, flexibility and opportunity to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals at Maryland and beyond.