Study Abroad Fair on Thursday

This photo was taken by Matthew Pasini during the Micro BUAD Paris session in Winter 2022. 鈥淗ere is the study abroad group at the Palace of Versailles. Amazing place with a lot of interesting history,鈥� Pasini said. This photo was a finalist in the 2022 Study Abroad Photo Contest.

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Article by Stephanie Ferrell and Sarah Spiegel Photos by 91原创 Study Abroad students September 06, 2022

91原创 Study Abroad Fair on Thursday provides information on options for winter and spring of 2023

Studying abroad and the experience of living in another culture has been described by 91原创 students and alumni as 鈥渓ife changing鈥� and 鈥渢he best decision of my life.鈥� Through study abroad 鈥� which nearly one third of all 91原创 undergraduates participate in before they graduate 鈥� students encounter a transformative individual journey that impacts and enhances the 91原创 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鈥檚 academic and personal interests. On Thursday, Sept. 8, 91原创 students can do just that at 91原创鈥檚 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 鈥� 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 91原创aily Moo Mobile. The first 300 students to check in at the fair will receive vouchers for free ice cream.

As if that wasn鈥檛 sweet enough, 91原创鈥檚 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鈥檚 (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 91原创 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 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.

One of the winning photos of the 2022 Study Abroad Photo Contest. Taken during a sunrise on a bridge overlooking the Vltava River, which runs through the city of Prague. The image captures the intermingling beauty of nature and European architecture, as well as the stillness of Prague in the early morning hours.

Photo by Marcaela Allen from the World Scholars-Rome, Italy program in Fall 2021: 鈥淭his photo was taken during my Ancient Rome Art History Class. The class took place at various sites around the modern city of Rome that featured ruins from Ancient Rome and Ostia. In this specific picture, we were exploring the famed ruins of the Ancient Roman Forum, a place for commerce, entertainment, community, religion, and politics. The ruins remain in quite good condition for structures that have been out of use for almost 2,000 years. I had a great appreciation for the class and being able to not only learn but fully experience the history of such a monumental and infamous empire.鈥� This photo was a finalist in the 2022 Study Abroad Photo Contest.

Photo by Joshua Nagy from the Athens LLCU Micro program in Winter 2022: 鈥淒elphi is famous for the oracle who gave prophecies in the name of the god Apollo. Above the ruined treasures that every city state offered to the Oracle and above the Temple of Apollo itself lies the Amphitheater. For us, we had a chance to imagine what the actors would have seen as they took the stage thousands of years ago. Many of the productions performed at this site are still performed today all across the world, linking the past to the present.鈥� This photo was a finalist in the 2022 Study Abroad Photo Contest.

Photo by Katya Raskin from the DIS Copenhagen program in Spring 2022: 鈥淲e ended our Core Course week by climbing to the top of a wind turbine, which was as much of a mental challenge as it was a physical one. It required so much upper body strength, which I lack, and I had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Definitely experienced some character development from that.鈥� This photo was a finalist in the 2022 Study Abroad Photo Contest.

Financing Study Abroad

Many students wonder if they can afford to study and live abroad, so CGPS and the University have developed numerous opportunities to increase access to international education. The Financing Your Study Abroad webpage provides information about a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities.聽

One of the most exciting ways to finance education abroad is through the CGPS Delaware Diplomats Program, which provides funding and cross-cultural engagement opportunities. By participating in on-campus or virtual events with a global focus, students can earn up to $1,500 in scholarship funds for 91原创 study abroad programs. The Delaware Diplomats are a community of 91原创 students with an interest in international exploration, global cultures and education abroad.

CGPS encourages all globally-focused first-year, sophomores and juniors to for the Delaware Diplomats Program by Friday, Sept. 23. Students will be notified of their acceptance on Sept. 30, and the award can be earned and used as soon as the summer of 2023.聽聽

To learn more about the Delaware Diplomats Program, please visit the website, read about the Diplomats鈥� experiences abroad through photos and stories that are featured on the or contact dediplomats@udel.edu

About the Center for Global Programs and Services

The Center for Global Programs and Services (CGPS) at the 91原创 is home to the operations of 91原创 Global, which includes Study Abroad, International Student and Scholar Services, World Scholars Program and Global Outreach and Partnerships. The center is committed to providing leadership and innovation in support of the University's global initiative and campus internationalization efforts. Focused on a student-centered approach, CGPS provides expert advising and a wealth of global engagement opportunities to the 91原创 campus community, including the weekly International Coffee Hour in the fall and spring semesters.

Follow and engage with @91原创Global on and for the latest updates on everything global happening at 91原创.

A finalist in the 2022 Study Abroad Photo Contest: 鈥淏eautiful flowers found at the market in the streets of Aix en Provence.鈥�

One of the winning photos of the 2022 Study Abroad Photo Contest: A stray cat sits in front of a house in Paros Island. The photo was taken by 91原创 World Scholar Maya Valletta in Athens in the 2022 spring semester.

Photo by Rachel Spruill from the CAPA London program in Spring 2022: 鈥淪tudents on the program got to explore and learn about the University of Oxford.鈥� This photo was a finalist in the 2022 Study Abroad Photo Contest.

Photo by Amanda Radick from NURS British Virgin Islands program in Winter 2022: 鈥淲e took a trip to Necker Island and saw the endangered species there including lemurs, flamingos, and more.鈥� This photo was a finalist in the 2022 Study Abroad Photo Contest.