Welcome to the UD Abroad Blog

Students in the Winter 2022 Athens ENGL micro program

In 1923, the University of Delaware founded what is considered the first study abroad program by a U.S. institution. Today, over 30% of UD undergrads study abroad at least once, and some as early as freshman year! This study abroad blog features many of their stories.

Interested in Studying Abroad?

Students select from spring or fall semester programs or shorter winter or summer session programs, which are often lead by UD faculty. There are both international and domestic sites where students take a full load of academic credits taught in English or perhaps in a foreign language.  In addition to their studies, some students participate in internships or community service or work on sharpening their foreign language skills.  All students make new friends, gain new insights, and develop intercultural skills.

To begin your own study abroad experience, learn about upcoming programs on the Center for Global Programs and Services website.

Recent Posts

Metro Lines

Submitted by Jason Rizzuto on the 2024 Spring program in Madrid, Spain… Throughout my second week here, I feel like I lived the biggest difference between Madrid, and back home. I obtained my Metro “abono” which grants me unlimited monthly travel through Madrid’s...

Plaza Mayor with Friends

Submitted by Quinn Wichert on the 2024 Spring program in Madrid, Spain… I took this photo at Madrid’s Plaza Mayor where I’d met up with two friends Reese (on the left) and Bergen (on the right). It’s funny because Reese, who has been my best friend for as long as...

Trip to Firenze

Submitted by Alexandra Evangelist on the 2024 Spring program in Rome, Italy… I traveled outside of Rome for the first time. Traveling in general is a task where you learn as you go. I am lucky to say I have made friends that I trust and chose to travel with. The...

Week 3 in Rome

Submitted by Lauren Choptij on the 2024 Spring program in Rome, Italy… This week, I had a full week of classes and was able to explore more of Rome. I was able to visit the Vatican during the week, which was such a great experience. I have gotten adjusted to...

First Week in London

Submitted by Emma Smith on the 2024 Spring program in London, England… After my first week in London I had the opportunity of experiencing its unique architecture, distinctive attractions, and amazing city life. I am not used to using public transportation in the...

Settling In

Submitted by Sydney Moreno on the 2024 Spring program in London, England… As my first full week in London comes to a close, I can happily say that I am moved in and ready to have an amazing semester! Moving into a new country can be extremely daunting, especially...

Farmers’ Market, University of Sydney, and White Rabbit

Submitted by Navleen Kaur on the 2024 Spring program in Sydney, Australia… This week I have been busy with schoolwork, but I did carve out some time for exploration. On Saturday, I visited the famous Carriageworks Farmers’ Market which is open each Saturday from...

Sustainability in Southern France

Submitted by Kara Kimos on the 2024 Spring program in Aix-en-Provence, France… One of the things I’ve appreciated most about France is what seems to be a very apparent awareness of how the locals interact with the environment. There are minimal cars traveling on...

Córdoba: Week Three “in” Granada

Submitted by Maxwell Poruban on the 2024 Spring program in Granada, Spain… Week three of my semester in Granada began with a day trip to the thousand year old city of Córdoba. Appearing over the river Guadalquivir, the city seems to spring out of a fairy tale at...

Adventure is in Session!

Submitted by Samantha Jennings on the 2024 Spring program in Copenhagen, Denmark… One of my favorite things about studying abroad is the experiential learning component to the experience. Studying abroad is a unique way to see the world as your classroom. Not...