Explore global opportunities
Photos by Michael Rimbey, Grace O’Keefe September 06, 2024
UD’s Study Abroad Fair will share information about upcoming study abroad programs and on-campus global education opportunities
Blue Hens are no stranger to global learning experiences. In the past year, UD students have had the opportunity to study public policy in Budapest, international construction in Dubai, and social issues in South Africa. With over 100 different programs offered each year in 40 different countries, there is an international experience that fits every student’s personal interests and professional goals.
For senior Michael Rimbey, this perfect fit was the Winter 2024 human development and family sciences program in Barbados. In just one month, Rimbey experienced the island’s most scenic views, immersed himself in the country’s culture, and most notably assisted in a local primary school classroom.
“It was heartwarming to have them grab you by the arm and begin showing you around the school,” Rimbey, who documented his travels on the UD Abroad Blog, said. “The community in Saint James has been extremely welcoming, and I am leaving the island feeling as though it is my home away from home.”
The Center for Global Programs and Services (CGPS) encourages students to discover their home away from home at the annual Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 10. During the event, students are invited to Trabant University Center from 2 to 4 p.m. to learn about upcoming winter, spring, and summer study abroad programs. Faculty directors, CGPS staff, study abroad partners, and Study Abroad Ambassadors - students who have studied abroad previously - will be on hand to answer questions. In addition, students can enjoy free UDairy ice cream, while exploring options for financial support and uncovering new ways to internationalize their undergraduate experience right on campus.
Global education has been a long-standing tradition at the University of Delaware for the past century. Since hosting the nation’s first for-credit study abroad program in 1923, this tradition has expanded to include immersive semester-long programs and condensed summer and winter sessions abroad.
With the September 20 program application deadline just around the corner, the Study Abroad Fair serves as a last call for students interested in studying abroad before next summer. Currently, there are 16 different programs still accepting applications for Winter 2025 as well as 15 semester-long programs for Spring 2025. CGPS is also accepting applications for the 11 programs taking place in Summer 2025.
More information can be found on the Study Abroad Fair webpage. Please also visit the UD Abroad Blog for student perspectives on the study abroad experience.
No registration is necessary to attend the fair and all students are welcome. For additional details, contact CGPS at cgps@udel.edu.
About the Center for Global Programs and Studies
The Center for Global Programs and Services (CGPS) at the University of Delaware is home to the operations of UD Global, which includes Study Abroad, International Student and Scholar Services, World Scholars Program and Global Outreach and Partnerships. The Center provides leadership and collaborative innovation in support of all of the University's global initiatives and campus internationalization efforts, with its Global 360 Strategy serving as a roadmap for infusing international perspectives throughout the University’s scholarship, research, and service missions. Focused on a student-centered approach, CGPS provides expert advising and a wealth of global engagement opportunities to the UD campus community, including the weekly International Coffee Hour in the fall and spring semesters.
Follow and engage with @UDGlobal on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates on everything global happening at UD.
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