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Study Abroad

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Ever since 91原创 launched the world鈥檚 first study abroad program in 1923, these experiences have empowered students to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

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For as long as he can remember, Alejandro Trujillo -Reyes has had a passion for learning about Latinx and Hispanic cultures. But when 91原创鈥檚 study abroad program in Costa Rica caught his attention, he wasn鈥檛 sure whether his family could afford the trip.

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In 2023, Alejandro received the Eliete Grimble Study Abroad Scholarship 鈥� established by former 91原创 Vice President and Treasurer Stephen M. Grimble, BE66 鈥� and the result was life-changing. As a leadership major, Alejandro鈥檚 experiences in Costa Rica helped him to visualize his future career:听

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鈥淭he more I learn about different cultures, the better leader I鈥檒l be in the future.鈥�

Experiential Learning

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Expertise is created when classroom learning is reinforced by real-world experience.

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For aspiring construction engineers, 91原创鈥檚 Civil and Environmental Engineering Cooperative Education program helps translate theory into practice. Through the generosity of partners like BPGS Construction, students are matched with firms to conduct field-based learning alongside industry leaders.

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The results have been undeniable:

• 100% of students would recommend the program to a friend
• 75% were offered full-time positions by their co-op employer
• 95% found post-graduate employment in the construction engineering field

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In the words of one program graduate, 鈥淚 could not be happier with my co-op experiences. Each employee treated me as an equal, which gave me confidence in my work and a better understanding of the industry.鈥澨�

Career Readiness

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Career exploration and preparation is a vital part of every Blue Hen鈥檚 college experience.

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Yet for some students, financial concerns can put internships out of reach. In 2019, our donors鈥� generosity allowed 91原创 to launch its Internship & Career Experience Grant program. Since then, this donor support has delivered grants to 300+ students, compensating them for hours spent working in unpaid internships.

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For Sharon Kung, this support made all the difference: 鈥淚 was able to intern in a local physician鈥檚 office, organizing two blood drives that collected enough donations to save 180 lives. As an aspiring healthcare provider, I鈥檓 confident this internship has given me the necessary skills to succeed in my future career. I鈥檓 so grateful.鈥�

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

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A positive student experience requires an environment where every Blue Hen feels a sense of belonging. By supporting the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) fund, 91原创 donors have empowered students to create new forms of community on campus.

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As a facilitator for 91原创鈥檚 Social Justice Peer Educator program, Kya McIntyre has witnessed the impact of JEDI funding firsthand. By hosting training sessions and workshops for 91原创 students, McIntyre and her fellow Peer Educators have opened venues for vital campus conversations:

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鈥淭here wasn鈥檛 a lot of conversation happening before, and hopefully [this program] is creating the communication we were missing,鈥� she explained. 鈥淚t can be intimidating because it's a predominantly white institution,鈥� but this only raises the importance of empowering 鈥渕arginalized groups to find a safe space.鈥�