Nithya is an Honors Finance and Global Enterprise Management double major in the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics. She spent the fall semester of her sophomore year studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, and the spring semester of her junior year studying in Sydney, Australia and Singapore. During her time in Singapore, Nithya worked as a Strategy & Portfolio Innovations Intern at UL Solutions, where she created a sustainability research report on building certifications. During Summer 2023, she worked as a Global Corporate, Investment Banking, and Markets Summer Analyst at MUFG Bank in the Sponsor Coverage & Advisory business group. Throughout her time at UD, she served as a Communications Services Senior Analyst in the Blue Hen Investment Club, member of the Professional Business Fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi, Delaworld Leader in the World Scholars Program, Teaching Assistant for the Basics of Business course (BUAD110), and Lerner Ambassador. Nithya has also received the Distinguished Panel of Finance award her junior and senior year. Upon graduation, Nithya will be joining MUFG Bank in NYC as an analyst in the Corporate Advisory group. 

Indian Cuisine: Catering to Local Palates

Cynthia graduated with a double major in International Relations and Communications, along with a minor in History. As part of the World Scholars Program, she studied in Madrid during Fall 2021 and in London during Spring 2022. While in London, she interned with IKWRO (Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organization), supporting women escaping harmful practices. On campus, Cynthia actively participated in Delaworld Leaders and engaged in numerous events. Her studies included a focus on European politics, and she aspires to live and work abroad in the future. After graduation, she aims to pursue a career that combines international politics and media.  

Scottish Culture & Nationalism

Lisa is an Art Conservation major with minors in Chemistry and Art. She studied abroad in Rome and attended an international conference for museums in Valencia, Spain. After the semester ends, she'll be interning at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library researching solvent use in conservation. 

Art over a Lifetime

Kamryn is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Global Politics. She studied abroad in Greece, Australia, and Singapore. During her time in Singapore, she interned with Beyond Social Services, a nonprofit that helps youth break away from the poverty cycle. In addition to the World Scholars Program, Kamryn is also involved on campus as Treasurer and Philanthropy chair for the community service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. Following graduation, Kamryn plans to continue traveling and experiencing new cultures. 

Foreign currency - An examination of payment options abroad

Jake Cohen is a Visual Communications BFA with a Spanish Studies Minor from Newtown, PA. He studied abroad in Madrid, Spain in Fall of 2019, and London, England in Summer 2023 as a part of the Visual Communications program. Interested in motion, brand design, music, and language, Jake looks forward to entering the design world post-graduation, while continuing to explore and learn about different cultures throughout his career.

Spanish As A Visual Language

Ben is an Economics and Spanish major and Arabic minor. He studied abroad in Spain twice (Madrid '21 and Granada '23). Ben's goal is to be professionally proficient in Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic. He aspires to become a Foreign Service Officer. 

Just Buy Blueberries: the Ecological Crisis You've Never Heard of

Menelik is planning on graduating with a degree in Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Throughout his time at UD, he has been able to initially study abroad in Madrid, Spain his sophomore fall and again in Sydney, Australia his junior winter. He has also been involved with the College of Health Sciences as a STAR Ambassador, helping out with open houses, and as a member of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board. He has additionally participated in my fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, as its mental health chair. To finish out his senior year, Menelik has embraced the role of President of the Club Triathlon team, of which he has been a part of since his return from his first study abroad. Ultimately, he hopes to leverage these experiences and developed perspectives in a path towards biomedical graduate school as an immunology researcher pushing for advancements in developing regions such as Ethiopia. 

Global Biotech Bridge: Leveraging Intercultural Experiences for Effective Engagement and Communication with Researchers of Various Backgrounds

Michael Eckerle is an Honors World Scholar triple majoring in Finance, Operations Management, and Global Enterprise Management, with a minor in International Business as well. Beginning his international journey, Michael studied abroad in Rome, Italy, which was followed by a second study abroad to Sydney, Australia, and Singapore where he interned at a strategy consulting firm. Michael has been a strong advocate for the growth of internationalization efforts. As International Programs Analyst, Michael was able to complete several projects aimed to provide more international opportunities within the Lerner College, such as an International Trade Council 2023 Go Global Awards Pitch on behalf of UD and an Honors Enrichment Award Trip to Paris, France, which helped grow current partnerships and foster new ones. This culmination of experience has led Michael to find passion in embracing change, innovating globally, and shaping tomorrow. After graduation, Michael will be working Full-Time for WL Gore & Associates in Financial Reporting. 

Embracing Change, Innovating Globally, & Shaping Tomorrow

Zeppelin is a history and ancient Greek and Roman studies double major, with a museum studies minor. She studied abroad at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy during the Fall 2021 and Spring 2023 semesters. Along with being a World Scholar, Zeppelin was the president of D.R.A.G. and is currently the social media coordinator for Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honor Society and Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society. Part of two national honor societies, she was also on the Dean's List every semester. She is currently working at the John Dickinson Plantation in Dover doing historical interpretation, and hopes to continue a career in the museum world.

Let's Talk About Sex (Education)

Rachael is a Triple Language major in French, German, and Chinese, and minoring in Business Administration and Linguistics. Her first study abroad was to Rome, Italy, and her second study abroad was to Aix-en-Provence, France. Here, she was able to complete an HR internship, and she has also had two other HR internships here in the US. She is a member of the French and German language honor societies, as well as the nationally-recognized Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. She will pursue her MBA in International Business, and hopes to work at the executive level of any international company. 

Human Translation in a World of AI

Rachel is an honors history major with a minor in public policy. Spring of 2022, she studied abroad in Athens, Greece. During Rachel's time at UD, she conducted research through the Institute for Public Administration as a two time Legislative Fellow, City Management Fellow, and Public Administration Fellow. She received the General Honors Award as well. Outside of World Scholars, Rachel is a Community Engagement Scholar, and also participated in the American Host Partner Program. Rachel is graduating a year early, and plans on taking a gap year to study for the LSATs in preparation to attend law school in the future. 

State Government and Foreign Policy: The Issue of Forced Organ Harvesting 

Jess is a communication major and insect and wildlife conservation minor. Along with being a world scholar, she is an honors student and Vice President of UD's Public Relations Student Society of America chapter. Jess studied abroad in Madrid and in London, completing an internship at a public relations agency while in London. She'll be pursuing a career in communication and public relations after graduating. 

Amigurumi Influencing

Seneca is a Global Enterprise Management major with a minor in Peace and Justice Studies. She has studied abroad in Rome, Hawai’i, and India, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the global environment. She has tapped into her many passions over the course of her undergraduate degree, having jobs in ecological restoration, digital marketing, and event planning. With her knowledge gained through her degree as well as professional experience, Seneca hopes to move to NYC with her friends she made through the Program, pursuing a job in marketing. She plans to shift her career towards grassroot peacebuilding down the line, all the while pursuing her passion for dance.

Dancing Around the World: Bridging Cultures and Peace Through Movement

Ali is attaining an Honors degree in Medical Diagnostics (Pre-Physician Assistant) with minors in Spanish for Healthcare and Biological Sciences. As a sophomore, Ali’s first study abroad experience was in Madrid, Spain, where she took part in ESL (English Second Language). Her second experience was in Stockholm, Sweden with the DIS Study Abroad Program, where she was a part of the Outdoor Living and Learning Community. In her undergraduate years, Ali was a Teaching Assistant for Honors Integrated Biology and Chemistry. After graduation, Ali plans to work as an EMT back in Boston before returning to Physician’s Assistant school. 

Finding Lagom in Swedish Healthcare

Madeline Gillen is an environmental studies major with a minor in environmental humanities. She studied abroad for the first time in Athens Greece, and will be studying abroad for the second time in Madrid, Spain. 

Global environment

Alyssa Gorton is graduating with a BA in Anthropology, having double-minored in history and museum studies. She studied abroad in the fall of her sophomore year in Athens, Greece, and then again in Copenhagen, Denmark, during the spring of her junior year. During her time at UD, she researched under Dr. Carla Guerron-Montero with the McNair Program, worked for the Biden Institute's Center for Historic Architecture and Design, and conducted an internship at the George Read House & Gardens.

Similar Differences

Kayla is an Honors Elementary Teacher Education Major with a concentration in Special Education. As a World Scholar she studied abroad in Spain and Thailand. She has had experience with student teaching in urban schools, which fueled her passion and awarded her the Outstanding Elementary Teacher Candidate Award. On campus, she is a Resident Assistant and the President of Planned Parenthood Generation Action. After graduation she will be pursuing a Masters in Educational Leadership at Wilmington University and hopefully serving her own classroom in a local elementary school. She can’t wait to bring her global experience to the classroom! 

Pathways to Inclusion: Exploring Disability Accessibility in Thailand

Patrick is an International Relations and History double major, with a Russian language minor. Patrick studied abroad in the Fall of 2021 in Athens, Greece, a time which he describes as "life changing, especially for someone obsessed with history such as myself." Unable to study abroad a second time due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Patrick, instead, volunteered with the Delaware-based Jewish Family Services in assisting Ukrainian refugees. Patrick's experiences have forever changed how he views the world, and even though he did not get to study abroad a second time, he still considers himself a global citizen.

The Development of Modern Greek Identity

Cameron Hay is a history major with a minor in global studies and studied abroad in Rome twice, the first during his sophomore year and the second during his junior year. Cameron Hay also made the dean's list in the fall semester of his senior year. Cameron Hay interned at Fort Delaware as a historical interpreter where he educated visitors on local history and participated in artillery and musketry demonstrations. After graduation, Cameron Hay plans to return to Fort Delaware to gain more experience in historical education and pursue a career in teaching. 

Active Learning While Studying Abroad

Michaela is majoring in International Business with minors in Legal Studies and Spanish. In her first year traveling with the World Scholars Program, she spent the Fall semester of her sophomore year studying in Madrid, Spain. Her second semester abroad was spent in Athens, Greece, being a peer mentor to a cohort of freshman studying abroad for their first time. While on back campus at UD, Michaela has been involved in the DelaWorld Leaders program, her professional fraternity, student research, and other extracurricular activities. Upon graduation, Michaela will be moving to Washington D.C to attend law school. In the future, she hopes to become a transactional lawyer in the international relations and business fields, with anticipation of maintaining active travel across the globe throughout the rest of her life. 

An Ancient Symbol of Protection 

Anna is graduating with a BS in Medical Laboratory Science and studied abroad in Madrid, Spain through the World Scholars Program. She is the Vice President of SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) and represented UD at the 2023 National Diversity in STEM conference in Portland, Oregon. During her senior year, she completed her clinical internships at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Christiana Care Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in laboratory diagnostics. Post-graduation, she will pursue an MS in Medical Sciences.

In the Heart of the Pandemic: Laboratory Insights & Study Abroad Perspective

Catherine is graduating with a Bachelors degree in Global Enterprises Management with a dual minor in Political Science and International Business. Studying two consecutive fall semesters in a row, Catherine studied in Rome, Italy in 2021 and Prague, Czechia in 2022. Catherine attributes her junior year World Scholar experience to her determination to learn more about art, culture, and communications. Once awarded a Biden Institute Summer Fellows Internship following only her second semester on campus, Spring of junior year, Catherine found passion in politics as a Policy and Research Intern for First Lady of Delaware Tracey Quillen Carney. Throughout college, Catherine also worked eleven other internship and part time roles. As Catherine graduates this Spring as an active member of her sorority and an avid Pilates enthusiast, she hopes that future World Scholars continue to advocate for the program. Catherine says "World Scholars bring something to campus that's different from any other program". Catherine plans to pursue a career in brand management after college and obtain her Pilates license to teach part-time.

Prague, A Year Later.

Luann is a Marketing major and International Business minor in the Lerner College of Business and Economics. She studied abroad in Athens, Greece during her sophomore year as well as Sydney, Australia in her junior year. While in Sydney, she completed a marketing and communications internship for Cancer Council NSW. After graduation, she hopes to continue deepening her understanding of other cultures through more travels. Furthermore, she seeks to unite the global community through her passion for art as she pursues marketing within the music and entertainment industry and freelancing in photography. 

Sit Still, Look Pretty

While at UD, Kathleen majored in Art Conservation and minored in Museum Studies and Fashion History and Culture. Through World Scholars she had the opportunity to study abroad in Madrid, Spain and Melbourne, Australia. In Melbourne, she interned in the textile conservation department at the National Gallery of Victoria. In addition to World Scholars, Kathleen was also actively involved in the Catholic Campus Ministry, Blue Hen Leadership Program, Collegiate Leadership Competition Team, UDaB, and Collegiate 4-H. Upon graduation, Kathleen hopes to continue pursing her catholic faith and conservation education through an online certificate from the Pontificio Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum. 

Finding Home: The Intersection of Cathedrals and Textiles in Finding Familiarities Across the World

Amanda traveled abroad to Greece and New Zealand during her time at UD. Experiences abroad strengthened her adoration for traveling and seeing new sights as well as making life long friends. She plans to continue traveling and exploring old and new hobbies of hers, such as painting!

Growth Through Studying Abroad

Danielle is an English major with minors in Anthropology, Global Studies with Spanish, and Insect and Wildlife Conservation. She studied in Madrid, Spain (Fall 2021) as well as in Sydney, Australia (Spring 2023), where she participated in a travel publishing internship with Publishing ByChelle as an Editorial Assistant. She was involved as a DelaWorld Leader, a Spring 2024 Sydney Alumni Ambassador for CEA CAPA: Education Abroad, the Communications Intern for the Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN), the Sports Copy Editor for The Review, and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Following graduation, Danielle will be moving to Pittsburgh to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Chatham University. 

Writing Through the Lens of Place: Travel Journalism and Creative Writing Based in Australia

Ottoniel Mendez Castro is a Political Science major with minors in Spanish and legal studies. He studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and Athens, Greece. During his time at UD he was a McNair Scholar in which his research was based on immigration reform and reentry programs in Wilmington, Delaware. Upon graduation, Ottoniel will be attending Howard University School of Law in Washington D.C.

Positive Effects of the Mediterranean Diet

Katherine (also known as Lola) is a Marketing major with minors in Event Management and International Business. She studied abroad in Madrid, Spain her first semester sophomore year, and went to both Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand for her junior year study abroad. In addition to being involved within the World Scholar's community, Katherine also served on the University Delaware Programming Board as a Marketing Director in her Junior year as well as the Music Director in her Senior year. 

Shifting Trends: The Growth Of Non-English Music In The US

Kris Oei is a senior at UD majoring in MIS and Operations Management. He studied in Madrid Spain, Sydney Australia, and Singapore. In Singapore he interned with BSI as a software engineer working to build applications for auditing. Post graduation he plans on working a remote job while still getting to travel the globe. 

Cultural Normatively in APAC regions

Bella is graduating with a major in Communication and a concentration in media, and has a minor in Global Studies. For her first World Scholar experience, Bella studied in Athens, Greece. She spent her second World Scholar experience studying in Sydney, Australia. Here, she had a marketing internship at "Let's Go Surfing," a surf school on Bondi Beach. During her time at UD, she participated in the Social Media Ambassadors Program and kept global study integrated into her education by participating in the Delaware Diplomats Program. After graduation, she plans to build upon her photography/videography portfolio and find a job in social media marketing. She also hopes to return to Bondi in the near future. 

Surfing Around the World

Giovanna Reilly, otherwise known as Gia, is graduating with a degree in Public Policy and a minor in Global Health. Through World Scholars, she traveled to Athens, Greece her freshman year. Gia also completed an internship with Atlantis, shadowing physicians in Ferrara, Italy over this past summer. To close out her abroad experiences, Gia traveled to Budapest, Hungary to study their current policies. On campus, some of her favorite moments were within her service sorority, Gamma Sigma Sigma. She has served as their Membership Vice President, DEI Officer, and in her senior year, as their President. Post-graduate will comprise working in a hands-on healthcare position and applying to a Physician Assistant school. Gia is eventually looking to get involved with local government and aid in crafting healthcare policies that benefit both the provider and patient. 

Timeless Healthcare Solutions From Around The World 

Brian is graduating with a double major in Business Management and Global Enterprise Management with a minor in International Business. Through the World Scholars Program, he has studied in Fall of 2021 in Rome, Italy and in Spring of 2023 in Sydney, Australia and in Auckland, New Zealand. While in Auckland, he completed an internship for Frucor Suntory as a quality assurance and improvement intern. During his time in the World Scholars Program, Brian has learned the importance of intercultural management in the workplace. Brian's favorite way to explore new places is through hiking.

The Importance of Intercultural Management and Business Etiqutte

Kaylee Rossiter is a french education major who studied abroad in Rome, Italy in 2022. She is currently a proud DECTFL member and hopes to inspire students to study french in and outside of the classroom. She hopes to continue teaching in Delaware and one day see her  students follow in her footsteps and participate in the World Scholars Program during their time in college. 

Social Anxiety Abroad

Chloe Sable is a Senior Human Services Major with a Minor in French. In the fall of 2021, She studied abroad for a semester at John Cabot University in Rome, and in the Winter of 2023, went to Barbados to complete her 50-hour field placement through service learning. Throughout her time at the University of Delaware, she was a Writing Center tutor and a point coach for the Career and Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) Program, and a member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, holding the positions of UDance co-chair, service co-chair, Initiate Advisor, and DEI coordinator for the organization. She will be going to Case Western Reserve University in the fall to obtain her Master's in Social work and Master's in Nonprofit organizations. 

The importance of Service-learning 

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Studying Abroad and Cultural Competence

Katie is a Geography major and Global Studies minor. She had the opportunity to study abroad in Madrid, Spain during her sophomore fall. She studied abroad again in Copenhagen, Denmark during her junior spring. She is a member of the community service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega and she has participated in community service projects abroad as well. Katie is excited to continue her travels in the future!

Livability and Sustainability in Copenhagen

Ellie is an Environmental Science (Ecoscience) major with a minor in Insect & Wildlife Conservation. Through the World Scholars Program, she studied abroad Fall of 2021 in Madrid, Spain and Spring of 2023 in Limerick, Ireland. Ellie also served as the Student Recruitment Coordinator for the World Scholars Program during her senior year. Upon graduation, Ellie plans to pursue a career in wildlife and habitat management.

Ecotourism and the World Scholars Program

Ashley is a Psychology major with minors in History and Educational Studies. She studied abroad in Rome, Italy, Thessaloniki,Greece, Brussels, Belgium, and Siena Italy. After graduation, she will continue her education to get an EdS in School Psychology here at UD!

Christmas in Europe

Matea Tomic is a fashion merchandising and management major with a minor in business administration. She studied abroad in Rome Fall 2021 and domestically in New York Fall 2022-Spring 2023. She has held internships with Trina Turk and the French American Chamber of Commerce-Philadelphia. During her time at UD, Matea has conducted chemistry education research under Dr. Lauren Genova and received a summer scholars grant through the university. She has also received the award for excellence in French education and is the inaugural member of UD's French internship program. 

An Analysis of the Italian and American Fashion Industries Over Time With a Focus on New York and Rome

Maria Webster is graduating from UD with a major in psychology and another in English. She says it has been the most rewarding experience reading novels by so many authors and studying their works in depth. Trying to understand human behavior, on the other hand, has given her a respect for all that we can and cannot understand about natural phenomena. She studied abroad in Rome, Italy and also Auckland, New Zealand. Coming back to campus, she enjoyed visiting the cities of Washington D.C, Baltimore, and Philadelphia to get a nice sense of life on the East Coast. Here in Newark, she enjoys walking on trails at White Clay Creek and the nearby Fairview Park. She is happy the Newark Farmer’s Market will return come May :) This August, she plans to leave for Japan to teach English to public elementary and high school age students with the JET Program. She is excited to start this new chapter of her life, and she can’t believe it will begin abroad! She is grateful to the World Scholars Program for facilitating her first experiences living outside the US. With the help of the program’s guidance, she feels prepared for this new journey that lies ahead. 

Fusion Food Fuses Cultures

Katie Will is an International Business Major with a minor in French. She studied abroad in Rome, Italy the first time and then in Aix-en-Provence, France in the spring of her junior year. She completed an internship in consumer marketing at Baushc&Lomb and works a part time job on campus. While abroad in France, she participated in a community service project where she helped translate the Aix-en-Provence city website from French to English. 

Work-Life Balance The US vs. France 

Anna Wilson is a Cognitive Science with a concentration in the Science of Language and Asian Studies double major, along with minors in Japanese and International Business Studies. Due to the Covid19 Pandemic, she had the unconventional World Scholars experience, by studying abroad for the first time in her sophomore fall semester in Rome, Italy, and the Fall of her senior year, she studied abroad in Fukuoka, Japan. During her semester in Fukuoka, she had the opportunity to work personally with two elementary students and tutor them with learning English. After graduation, she hopes to return abroad as an ESL teacher, and eventually return to university to continue her education.

Embracing Religion and Spirituality Abroad

Amy is a triple major in Human Relations Administration, Chinese Studies, and Asians Studies. Through the World Scholars program, she had the pleasure of studying abroad in Rome, Italy and Auckland, New Zealand, both life changing experiences that will continue to strengthen her role as a global citizen post-graduation. While at UD, she has interned for the Talent and Organizational Development Team at central HR and have provided countless recommendations to the team from a learner perspective. She is passionate about people-centered solutions, and hope to find a career in the Human Resources field following graduation.

Practicing Cultural Sensitivity through a Talent and Organizational Development Lens

Mantra Yang is a Communication and Computer Science (BA) double major with minors in Spanish and Integrated Design. She is completing an Honors degree and studied abroad in Madrid, Span in Fall of 2021. This past summer she interned for Warner Bros. Discovery and this semester she is completing research through UD's CIS THRAL Lab. Mantra is a Distinguished Scholar and a member of three honors societies at UD. During her time at UD she was involved with WVUD and Isodynamic. She plans to complete her degree this summer and to seek a career in the field of entertainment in the fall.

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