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

The Beginning of the End

Submitted by Ibrahim Wilson on the Winter 2024 LLCU program in Morocco… Day 14-15: Tangiers and Academic Pursuits Our journey through Morocco continued, with our days filled with academic endeavors and cultural explorations. Classes in Arabic and Art and...

Traveling in Tanger

Submitted by Amayah Sullins on the 2024 Winter ARAB program in Morocco… In Week 2, we traveled from Chefchauan to Techwan and then to Tangier, where we stayed with host families for the next two weeks. Despite initially expecting to prefer Tangier for its...

A Trip to Córdoba

A dog I met in the streets while listening to live music. Submitted by Jack Mullarkey on the 2024 Winter GRIIS program in Granada, Spain… My second week in Spain included a trip to Córdoba, the capital of the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. Our day started...

Tercera Semana en Costa Rica

Submitted by Elsley Hazell on the 2024 Winter SPAN program in Costa Rica… Birds in the mangrove forest Our entire group spent the weekend at Tivives beach in Puntarenas, and it was so beautiful. The sand is black because of all the volcanoes and there was a...

Quirks the US would benefit from

Submitted by Nayzeth Romero-Chavarria on the 2024 Winter ENGL program in Florence… Pidgeon graffiti that’s commonly seen. Quirks the US would benefit from:  Living in two different cultures my whole life has been very conflicting. My family is Costa...

The Big Five

I am playing with one of the kids at the orphanage. Submitted by Nicole Virzi on the 2024 Winter CRJU program in South Africa… While in South Africa, I have had the opportunity to work with children in an orphanage. The Children range from newborns to around 10...

Life is a Cabaret, I Guess

A picture of me with a ted lasso scarf Submitted by Caitlin Stewart on the 2024 Winter THEA program in London… This has been another jam-packed week in London! Every week that passes makes me more appreciative for this once in a lifetime opportunity and for...

Unexpected Outcomes

The Pub from Ted Lasso Submitted by Spencer Sorensen on the 2024 Winter ENGL program in Netherlands…\ I had never lived in a city, let alone one on another continent, so I anticipated facing challenges. While I expected to feel lost and alone, surprisingly, I...

Learning about Hungarian Culture

Submitted by Elena Lynn on the 2024 Winter UAPP program in Budapest… As week 2 comes to an end, I have fallen in love with this city. It’s a beautiful place and I never get tired of the breathtaking scenery. We have gotten to experience many different things and...

Public Transit in the Netherlands

Submitted by Spencer Sorensen on the 2024 Winter ENGL program in Netherlands… This past week on my study abroad in the Netherlands we have done a lot of travel. During this trip we have used several different forms of public transit, which has been an...