Studying abroad and the experience of living in another culture has been described by University of Delaware students and alumni as “life changing” and “the best decision of my life.” Through study abroad — which nearly one third of all UD undergraduates participate in before they graduate — students encounter a transformative individual journey that impacts and enhances the UD community. When students return from study abroad they draw upon their experience to enhance classroom discussions, develop new cross-cultural relationships, create new opportunities for cultural engagement, and contribute increased acceptance and understanding on-campus. 

The first step on this incredible journey is to choose a study abroad program that fits with a student’s academic and personal interests. On Thursday, Sept. 8, UD students can do just that at UD’s bi-annual Study Abroad and Global Studies Fair. The outdoor event will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the lawn near the Study Abroad House located at 121 E. Delaware Avenue — across the street from the Horn Entrepreneurship Venture Development Center.

At the moment, the Winter Session of 2023 has more than 20 program options. For the 2023 spring semester, there are 14 study abroad opportunities. Those programs cover more than a dozen countries around the world.

While students are inquiring about study abroad options, they can try ice cream from the UDaily Moo Mobile. The first 300 students to check in at the fair will receive vouchers for free ice cream.

As if that wasn’t sweet enough, UD’s student travel partner, StudentUniverse, will be offering a chance for a $300 flight voucher to anyone who swipes in for the fair. Representatives from the University’s Student Financial Services (SFS) will be on hand to answer questions about financing a study abroad experience.

With many of the winter and spring 2023 study abroad program application deadlines on Sept. 20, the Study Abroad Fair is a great opportunity to explore all that UD offers. Faculty directors, program coordinators and study abroad alumni will be present to answer questions and speak about their experiences.

For those also considering on-campus global opportunities, representatives from co-host Center for Global and Area Studies will be on site. 

Information about all this and more can be found on the Study Abroad Fair webpage (udel.edu/global/fair).

No registration is necessary to attend the fair and all students are welcome. For additional details, contact CGPS at go-global@udel.edu.