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

Volunteering in Limerick

Submitted by Nyasha Rutanhira on the 2025 Spring program in Limerick, Ireland… At the end of my program, I received the University of Limerick’s Presidential Volunteer Award in recognition of my work with UL AccessCampus during my time abroad. When I...

Paddy’s Day in Ireland

Submitted by Nyasha Rutanhira on the 2025 Spring program in Limerick, Ireland… When deciding to study abroad in Ireland, it never crossed my mind that I would get to experience St. Patrick’s Day in its country of origin. At the University of Delaware, students...

Cliffs of Moher

Submitted by Nyasha Rutanhira on the 2025 Spring program in Limerick, Ireland… I arrived in Limerick, Ireland, almost a week ago, and I am really settling in well. I was a little nervous at first that I would have a hard time meeting new people....

Ending January in Rome

Submitted by Samantha Madden on the 2025 Spring program in Rome, Italy… As January comes to an end, I can already feel how much this experience is changing my life. Though I’ve only been in Rome for about two weeks, I feel like I am transforming into a...

Visiting Acropolis, Island of Aegina, Mycenae, and Epidaurus

Submitted by Zeppelin Evans on the 2025 Winter program in Athens, Greece… A photo of the Erechtheion from the gate of the Acropolis Visiting the Acropolis has been on my bucket list for a long time, so this was an absolutely amazing experience. Being able to walk...

Final Days Down Under!

Submitted by Tori Binder on the 2025 Winter program in Australia… We spent the last week of our Australia trip in the Barossa Valley and Adelaide! We got the chance to explore and enjoy tastings at some of the most famous wineries in the world, as well as explore...

Education in a New Perspective

Submitted by Anna Sherr on the 2025 Winter program in Barcelona, Spain… As an Elementary Education major at UD, I have been able to experience in-person field placements since my very first semester of college. The education program at UD is full of incredible...

End of Trip Blog

Submitted by Olivia Chamberlin on the 2025 Winter program in New Zealand… After coming home from this study abroad program and reflecting back on the incredible month I just had has left me speechless. All of the excursions and experiences I have been able...

Middle of Trip Blog

Submitted by Olivia Chamberlin on the 2025 Winter program in New Zealand… After spending some time in NZ and getting used to the adjustment, it was really nice to pay attention to the details about what makes NZ unique. One of the experiences that stuck out...

A Once in a Lifetime Trip

Submitted by Alania Mariano on the 2025 Winter program in Tanzania… During my Winter 2025 study abroad I was accepted into the Tanzania Documentary Photography trip with Professor Jon Cox. Throughout this trip I was lucky enough to join 8 other students in...