Discover study abroad
IGS hosts Study Abroad Fair, accepts applications for Delaware Diplomats Program
6:06 p.m., Sept. 1, 2015--For students considering international exploration during their career at the University of Delaware, selecting a study abroad program can be the first step to an incredible journey.
On Thursday, Sept. 3, the Institute for Global Studies (IGS) will host its bi-annual Study Abroad Fair from 2-4 p.m. in Multipurpose Room C of the Trabant University Center.
Global Stories
Fulbright awards
Peace Corps plans
Faculty directors and study abroad alumni will be present to answer questions and speak about their experiences as part of over 25 semester, winter and summer session programs in more than a dozen countries around the world.
In addition, representatives from Student Financial Services (SFS) will be on hand to answer questions about financing a study abroad experience.
For those not able to attend this week’s fair, IGS and SFS will partner to offer a “Financing your Study Abroad” workshop from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, in 102 McDowell Hall. No registration is necessary.
For those also considering on-campus and post-graduation global opportunities, representatives from the English Language Institute, Center for Global and Area Studies and UD Fulbright Initiative will be on site.
Become a Delaware Diplomat
Also, IGS invites all globally focused freshmen, sophomores and juniors to apply for the Delaware Diplomats Program.
The Delaware Diplomats are UD students with an interest in international exploration, global cultures and education abroad. By participating in on-campus events with a global focus, students can earn up to $1,500 in scholarship funds for UD study abroad programs.
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Students will be notified of their acceptance in October.
To learn more about the Delaware Diplomats Program, please visit the website or contact dediplomats@udel.edu.
About the Institute for Global Studies
The Institute for Global Studies was created in 2009 to enhance the international dimensions of teaching, research and outreach at the University of Delaware. IGS provides leadership and support for programs and experiences that contribute to the education of informed, skilled, open-minded citizens of the world.
Best known for coordinating the University’s study abroad program, IGS also awards scholarships and grants to faculty and students for a number of global opportunities, and administers internationally-recognized State Department-sponsored programs such as the UD Fulbright Initiative, Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders Institute, Mandela Washington Fellowship Program for Young African Leaders, and most recently the Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership (SUSI-WL) program.
IGS sponsors such signature events as Global Month each fall and country-specific celebrations each spring.
IGS collaborates with other global partners on campus, including the Office for International Students and Scholars, the Confucius Institute and the Center for Global and Area Studies. In addition, IGS partners with Enrollment Management to coordinate the UD World Scholars Program.
Article by Nikki Laws