You probably won’t find a waffle on Main Street that matches the pillowy miracle produced in a Belgian cafe. And you’ll never replicate the experience of savoring an espresso in Rome’s Piazza Navona. But if it’s the eye-opening, identity-shaping thrill of an international experience you’re after, UD has you covered. 

In 2019, the University joined forces with the ACE Internationalization Laboratory, an acclaimed community of experts, to analyze global engagement efforts on campus. The process made clear: There exists a pan-institutional effort to prioritize intercultural learning—even for students who never venture beyond The Green. Here, we highlight some of the ways your average Blue Hen can fly the coop (airplane not required). As for those world-class waffles, happy hunting!