Meet UD World Scholars

Jess is graduating with a dual degree in Cognitive Science and Psychology and a minor in Integrated Design. In the fall of 2019, she studied in Rome, Italy and spent the fall of 2021 in Prague, Czech Republic. While abroad, she participated in community service events and completed an internship in User Experience Research. After graduation, she will be in Tel Aviv, Israel for the summer doing work in Marketing Design.

Climate Change in Central and Eastern Europe

Cate is an International Business Studies and Marketing Major. She studied aboard in Rome, Italy, and Martinique. Cate's other involvements on campus are Women in Business, Student Alumni Ambassador, Lerner Ambassador, Resident Assistant, Delta Delta Delta, and Lerner Executive Mentor program. She will be working with JP Morgan Chase upon graduation.

Business Cultures Around the World

Haley is pursuing a Bachelors in International Relations with minors in Human Development & Family Studies and journalism. Upon graduation, she will work for Northeastern University as a Student Success Coordinator and live in Europe during the Fall 2022 semester while mentoring and advising freshman study abroad students! Her passion for working in higher education stemmed from my involvement in the World Scholars Program as a Program Guide, an interviewer and as a consistent volunteer on Decision Days and Orientations. From there, she began getting more involved in students affairs, becoming a Political Science/International Relations peer mentor, a Site Leader for UD's Alternative Breaks Program and a member of the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. Through these leadership roles she developed the communicative, problem solving, and personable skills needed to succeed in higher education. She hopes to pursue a Master's in Student Affairs within the next few years.

How Capitalism Contributes to Climate Change

Bethany is an Honors Three Languages Major studying Italian, German, and Russian. She studied in Rome in her freshman year. Bethany is currently in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan studying Russian through a Boren Scholarship and will be returning to the US for graduation in August. After graduation, she plans to land a job in translation to fulfill her federal service requirement, and eventually plans to pursue a long-term career in the federal intelligence community.

Language Learning through the Teacher and Student Lenses

Ciara Leonor is a Madrid World Scholar graduating with Bachelors degrees in International Relations, and Public Policy with concentrations in Development, Latin America and also a minor in Latin American and Iberian Studies. Having taken a gap year during COVID-19 to be an Apprentice with the AmeriCorps program Public Allies, Ciara is ecstatic to be graduating in three years with so much experience. Over the past year, she has worked as a Community Engagement Intern for West Side Grows Together in Wilmington and the Student Engagement Coordinator for the World Scholars Program. Ciara is currently in the process of applying for policy analysis positions and international experiences to continue living as a global citizen.

Climate-Resilient Infrastructure & Policy Implementation

Matthew is graduating with a BA in Political Science with a concentration in American Politics, and minors in Spanish, Art, and European Studies and is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha – the Political Science Honor Society. He has spent two semesters abroad; the first in Madrid, Spain, and the second in Prague, Czech Republic. On campus he was the Chair of Study Abroad Preparation for the Delaware Diplomats program. While at UD, he held internships with CGPS and at the US State Department doing both photography and communications. Matthew is currently in the process of applying for jobs in the political communications field.

Capturing Cultures: Ethical Storytelling Abroad

Delaney is a Madrid World Scholar majoring in Environmental Engineering with a focus on Water Quality and Water Resources. She will be attending Texas A&M in the fall to pursue a PhD in Ocean Engineering. She hopes to study and design nature-based coastal protection features that can be implemented in a variety of ecosystems. During her time as an undergraduate, she was an avid member of the UD Club Triathlon team and competed in many races. She also had the opportunity to work with four different engineering-related research opportunities; she is currently working in the Center for Applied Coastal Research. Delaney hopes to bring her global perspective, shaped during her experiences as a World Scholar, to her research and future career to create sustainable solutions accessible to all coastal communities.

Brandywine Tributaries

Marcela majored in Spanish and Cognitive Science with a concentration in Pre-Professional Speech Pathology. This fall she will begin attending Columbia University Teachers College to receive a masters degree in order to pursue a career in Spanish-English bilingual pediatric speech-pathology. She is a McNair Scholar with research focusing on culturally responsive care approaches in speech-language pathology. Her values of cross-cultural and international mindedness were fostered as a member of the World Scholars program at UD.

Clinical Perspectives on Culturally Responsive Care for Black and Latinx Children in Speech-Language Pathology

Gena will be graduating with a Bachelor degree in Three Foreign Languages: Spanish, French, and Arabic with a minor in Global Studies. She's an Egyptian American who experienced a lot of culture variations and is fully emersed in both cultures, therefore, she wanted to expand her knowledge and love of cultures by joining the World Scholar Program. She went to Madrid, Spain her first semester in College in Fall 2018 . While her second study abroad was cancelled due to Covid-19, she used this opportunity to visit Egypt and participated in church community service. In addition, she participated in globally focused activities on campus through living in iHouse and through studying and joining Spanish, French and Arabic classes and clubs over the course of her four years. She will always remember the great experiences, connections, and relationships that she established and gained at UD. She will carry them with her through the rest of her life and her future career plans.

From a Language Learner to a Language Teacher

Amy is pursuing a B.A. in Music with a Music Management concentration and was part of the first World Scholars cohort to study in New Zealand (Fall 2018), followed by an intensive language program in Leipzig, Germany (Winter 2020). Amy worked in audience services for UD’s professional theatre company for 7 years and on the events crew for the School of Music, including as an assistant event manager for the UD Symphony Orchestra’s collaborative U.S. debut of the Nigerian film Cordelia. Outside of UD, Amy has interned with WSFS Bank and the Disney College Program. After graduation, she plans to continue working in live entertainment.

What Strategies Did Europe Use to Dominate the World by the Twentieth-Century?

Christopher is finishing his undergraduate degree in landscape architecture. He started his studies in Madrid, commencing his interests in global conversations. After his first year in landscape architecture, he joined the Coastal Resilience Design Studio, emphasizing coastal resilience in small coastal towns in Delaware. While studying exploring relationships between the landscape and the anthropogenic practices, he found interest in the Arctic landscape. As climate change exacerbates challenges in Arctic communities, Christopher decided to continue his education in landscape architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design to focus on the Scandinavian Arctic landscape and communities.

Kotzebue - The Gateway Into The Arctic

Katie graduated Cum Laude from the University of Delaware in December 2021, with a major in International Relations and minors in French, Journalism, and European Studies. She attended with a Presidential Scholarship and was offered membership to Phi Beta Kappa upon graduating. She spent two semesters abroad in Rome and Paris, and one winter session in Martinique. She completed two internships during her college career, at USAID and The Earful Tower. She also received the Edward H. Rosenberry Undergraduate Writing Award for a paper on immigration policy under the Trump administration.

Présidentielle 2022 : Le Rôle de l’Immigration et des Médias

Faith will graduate with an honors degree in Political Science, Spanish, and Psychology. During her first semester in Madrid, she taught English and attended UN COP25. Her internship with the U.S. Embassy Botswana, research assistantships with former presidential speechwriter Aneesh Raman and the Stimson Center’s Protecting Civilians in Conflict Program, and leadership with World Scholars, the Food Recovery Network, and the Biden Institute have heavily influenced her professional goals. Faith was selected as a 2022 UD Truman Scholarship nominee and an alternate for the Portuguese Critical Language Scholarship. She hopes to research atrocity prevention at a D.C.-based organization.

Permission to Protect: Host-Country Consent to UN Peacekeeping in the Central African Republic

Dalia studied Interpersonal Communication and Jewish Studies and is passionate about Jewish community engagement, international affairs, and advocating for important issues. As a member of the World Scholars Program, she spent her first semester studying in Madrid, Spain, and her sophomore year as an active member of the International House community building networks across national and cultural boundaries, bolstered by subsequent travel to Israel, Hungary, and Italy. As a University of Delaware Summer Scholar, Dalia worked on the Jewish Historical Society’s community engagement oral history research project. She interviewed Jewish senior citizens about their life experiences, deepening her interest in Jewish history and culture. Dalia was invited to complete an independent study with Professor Roger Horowitz who supervised her Summer Scholar project. Dalia presented research, mentored students, and helped evaluate student projects. Dalia also worked as a Community Engagement intern with the University of Delaware Hillel. She was responsible for Jewish community building for students, conceived and implemented educational/developmental programs, and helped strengthen the overall Jewish community on campus. In addition, Dalia pursued her passion for advocating for important issues as Jewish Women International's program intern. She worked on projects to raise awareness of sexual assault, domestic abuse, and healthy relationships on college campuses. She designed her own event centered on policy and advocacy for women's rights. Dalia plans to purse her passions in international affairs, Jewish community engagement, women’s rights, and more.

Community Engagement Oral History Research Project with the Jewish Community of Delaware

David (they/them) is a World Scholar graduating with a degree in English and Spanish. They traveled abroad to Spain, Panama, and Morocco. During their four years at UD, they were involved in the English Language Institute, the American Host Partner Program, and the Caesura Literary Annual. They also conducted undergraduate research on a national gun violence project with Dr. Yasser Payne. After graduation, they plan on continuing a life of travel and cultural exploration.

Got the Hammer on Me: A Preliminary Report

Phoebe is an Anthropology and International Relations double major. Her freshman year she studied abroad in Auckland, New Zealand and went abroad again her senior year to Athens, Greece. Her studies have focused on development and political economy. While her time at the University has come to its bittersweet conclusion, she is excited to take the valuable lessons and skills she learned as a World Scholar wherever the universe guides her.

Global Legislation on Conflict Mineral Use in the DRC

Jana Mae is a Madrid World Scholar studying Elementary Teacher Education with a concentration in English as a Second Language (ESL). This year, they were a student teaching resident in the Smyrna School district working in both a second grade classroom and an ESL setting. Jana Mae is a Fulbright recipient and will be an English Teaching Assistant in Hamburg, Germany during the 2022-2023 school year. Upon returning, they hope to be an ESL specialist at an elementary school in Delaware.

Language Learning Through the Teacher and Student Lenses

Caleigh is a Communication Major with a minor in Spanish Studies. She started her World Scholars experience in Madrid, Spain where she studied at the local partner university and grew a fondness for the city. Her love of the Spanish language and the culture of the city led her to return for her second abroad. She joined the second-year World Scholars as their peer mentor. The role allowed her to share her previous experiences with new students and help guide them through the challenges of studying abroad. On campus, she is an active member of the Delaware Women’s Club Rugby team where she held the position of treasurer from her sophomore to junior year. She plans to pursue a career in Public Relations and to have her career take her outside of the U.S. one day. After graduation, she will be doing a fellowship with the MAIP program along with an internship at Archer Malmo.

The Comedown: The Truth of Reverse Culture Shock and the Risk of Double Dipping

Morgan is an Elementary Education major with a concentration in English as a Second Language. During her freshman year she studied abroad in Rome, Italy. Upon return to campus, she joined the rowing team and has been a student-athlete for 3 of her 4 undergraduate years. She hopes to teach at a school around Newark next year and stay local for now!

Issues and Discrimination Faced at the Border (Issues with Global Immigration)

Jackie is graduating with honors degrees in Finance and Marketing, as well as minors in Business Analytics and International Business. She spent her first semester abroad at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy. Throughout her years at UD, Jackie has worked as a peer mentor for international students at the English Learning Institute, a teaching assistant for the Lerner College of Business and Economics, and has completed several analytics and marketing internships. Being a World Scholar has solidified Jackie’s passion for travel, and she hopes to move abroad after graduation this spring.

Cuisines of World Scholar Destinations

Elizabeth is a Visual Communications major and an Asian Studies minor. She spent her first semester in Rome, Italy and while life took an unexpected turn during her sophomore year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she hopes to one day make it to London, England. In Rome, she was able to experience life abroad for the first time as well as take courses that would spark an interest in her future studies. Back in Delaware, she partnered with and became friends with students from abroad as they adjusted to campus life in their time away from home. Elizabeth has loved being a World Scholar and will always treasure her experience in the program as well as all the memories she has made along the way.

A Study and Illustration of Korean Folklore

Kati graduated with degrees in both Psychology and Public Policy, and a minor in Political Science in February, 2022. After studying abroad with the World Scholars in New Zealand her freshman year, she discovered her passion for enacting political change on the local level. Her time as a Summer Public Policy Fellow with the Biden School of Public Policy allowed her to explore the intersection between her two majors, particularly with the relationship between housing policy and community psychology. Kati plans on entering the Behavioral Health workforce after graduation and hopes that the experience will aid her in her pursuit of a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

How Well Does Delaware’s PATH Program Address the Needs of Low-Income and Homeless Delawareans with Severe Mental Illness?

Carolyn graduated in winter 2021 with a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and a minor in Art History. She studied abroad in Madrid, and planned for a junior year in Scotland. As plans changed she adapted a new timeline for graduation, in order to begin her career in wildlife conservation. She has interned and been employed by Delaware State Parks, as well as UD. Currently Carolyn is a field technician on a Sika Deer occupancy project, and hopes to continue working with wildlife around the world.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge's Ability to Aid in Effective Conservation Practices

Avery will be graduating with degrees in Psychology and English, as well as a minor in Global studies with language. Avery is originally from New Jersey, and studied abroad her freshman year in Rome, Italy.

The Psychology of Racial Prejudice and Discrimination

Riley is graduating with a degree in Media Communication with minors in Spanish, Advertising & Enviro. Humanities. She spent her first semester in Madrid, Spain as well as subsequent study abroads in Rome/Florence, Italy and Athens, Greece. Throughout her years at UD, Riley has been a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority and Delaware Diplomats. She also has completed various social media marketing internships, one being in London with Capusle Comms. Being a World Scholar has not only allowed Riley to live out her dreams of traveling and experiencing new cultures, but has given her the best friends she could ever ask for. After graduation, Riley plans to work in social media marketing in Manhattan!

Creative Portfolio

Nicole is an Early Childhood Education major who is also pursuing Disability Studies and Art History. Nicole studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and also completed a study away program in Hawaii. While at the University of Delaware, Nicole has completed research for the Center of Research in Social Policy and hopes to pursue a career in Family Services.

Culturally Inclusive Nature-Based Education

Quinn graduated in December with a double major in Political Science and Public Policy, and now works as a Client Success Advisor for a tech company. She studied abroad in Madrid, Spain in 2018, and utilized what she learned throughout her college career. In addition to class, she spent two years researching language disparity in Delaware's healthcare system with a professor.

Language Disparity in Healthcare

Ace is an International Relations Major and Economics Minor who studied abroad during their first semester in Rome. They took part in a World Scholar's Cultural trip to Morocco, where they traveled across the country speaking to different demographics of the local people to gain insight into their varying perspectives. They also participated in a Hillel Sponsored trip to Israel in order to better connect with their Jewish heritage. Through these experiences they have learned not only about the history and culture of these places, but how to navigate differences and better connect with people of different backgrounds. After graduating they plan on working in the corporate world and later pursuing a law degree.

How Social Skills and Perspectives Learned Abroad Can Help Prepare You for Changes at Home

Molly is graduating with honors with a major in International Relations with a concentration in Diplomacy and World Order and regional specialization in the Middle East as well as two minors in Spanish and Arabic. She studied abroad in Madrid, Spain at St. Louis University during her first semester freshman year in 2018 and in Morocco during the winter session of her sophomore year in 2020. Molly also participated in an Onward Israel program through the Hillel on campus where she worked abroad during the summer of 2021 for MEMRI, the Middle East Media Research Institute in Jerusalem, Israel. Being a part of the World Scholar program has reaffirmed Molly's love for travel and working abroad, and has also reaffirmed her desire to continue work abroad or in an international field.

Cuisines of World Scholar Destinations

Ashley is an Italian Major with a Spanish for Healthcare minor, pursuing a career in Medicine. Her first time abroad Ashley went to Rome, Italy, and was fortunate enough to visit Paris, France, Lisbon, Portugal, as well as the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany. Over the last three years, she has worked as a Medical Scribe in the Emergency Department and will continue to do so. Following her undergraduate experience, she plans to do a post-bac pre-med program, and wishes to attend Medical School in the next upcoming year; while she is still deciding on what specialty she would thrive in most, she knows surgery is the ultimate goal!

Italy: How Society was Impacted with Covid-19

Kristen is pursuing an honors degree with distinction in International Relations with a major in German Studies and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. As a World Scholar, Kristen studied at the University of Auckland, New Zealand in 2018 and was awarded the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship to study Turkish virtually in 2021. At UD, Kristen conducted independent research as a Summer Scholar (2020) and Summer Fellow (2021) on issues related to international law. Following graduation, she will be a J.D. candidate at Oklahoma City University School of Law.

Mind the Gap: Definition and Policy Proposals to Address Environmental-Induced Migration

Ariana is a Sociology and French Studies double major. She is a native Spanish speaker and studied abroad in Madrid her freshman year. During that time, she volunteered in teaching English to Madrid community members. With those skills, in her junior year, she led a discussion section teaching about American racism to multilingual learners. After graduation, Ariana will be teaching English in Nantes, France through the TAPIF program. There she will be able to use the values she has learned as a World Scholar to immerse herself in French culture and be a global citizen.

Puerto Rico: It's Flag, It's Accent, It's People

Eden is graduating with an Anthropology major with an Education Studies minor. She went to Rome as a freshman World Scholar in 2018. Since then she has been working as an Associate and Educator at the Delaware Museum of Natural History as well as working on-campus in the CHAD Archives where she documents historic architecture. During COVID she began learning Japanese in anticipation of applying to the JET Japan Exchange and Teaching Program after graduating, which she was accepted into as an alternate as of April 2022.

A Globalized Education: Anthropology, Education, And Me

Hannah is a Cognitive Science major with a minor in Integrated Design. She studied abroad in Rome and Paris. In Rome she received a community service certificate from John Cabot University. While she was in Paris she interned as a UX designer for a boutique hotel booking company. She has a CX strategy job lined up for after graduation. She hopes to continue to travel and learn about different cultures.

A Comparison Of Cultures Through A Lens

Anna will be graduating with a BS in Cognitive Science, with a concentration in Pre-Professional Speech-Language Pathology, and minors in Linguistics and Global Health. She spent semesters in both Auckland and Prague. On campus, Anna received both a Summer Scholars and Fellows award for working in the UD PhonLab studying linguistic properties of under-researched African languages; Rɨpka and Medumba. Additionally, she served on the Delaware Diplomats council as chair of World Knowledge and as a Cultural Mentor for ELI. After graduation, she will continue her studies at JMU, earning a MS in Speech-Language Pathology, where she received a Graduate Assistant Position.

The Importance of Under-Researched Languages; A Linguistic Analysis of Medumba and Rɨpka

Kadejra is a Finance and Management Information Systems double major with a minor in International Business. During her freshman year of Fall 2018, she studied abroad in Rome, Italy. She also studied abroad during the winter session of her senior year in Paris, France.

Issues and Discrimination Faced at the Border (Issues Within Global Immigration)

Maddie is a fourth-year World Scholar majoring in Anthropology and Political Science and minoring in History and Global Studies. She was a member of the first Auckland, NZ cohort and spent a year living in Amman, Jordan where she began learning Arabic. Maddie’s studies revolved around the policy and experiences of refugees and migrants. She conducted student-led research through the Anthropology Department studying humanitarians' response to the U.S refugee resettlement system and hopes to be published soon. Maddie’s career goal is to be a Foreign Service Officer working in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration or a UNHCR officer.

Does the "Heart of Bureaucracy" Need a Transplant?: Examining How Refugee Resettlement Implementers Respond to U.S. Resettlement Policy

Rachel is an Honors student and candidate for the Honors Degree with Distinction in Political Science, and she has minors in Chinese and Asian Studies. Rachel spent her freshman fall semester studying abroad in Rome, Italy. As a sophomore, she won the U.S. State Department's Critical Language Scholarship for Chinese. She has participated in the iBuddy Program, the American Host Partnership Program, and Mock Trial. For the Fall 2021 semester, she studied in London, England, where she worked on her senior thesis. She is now graduating a year early and preparing to apply to law school.

Political News in the U.S. and the U.K.

Allison is graduating with a Major in Three Language and a minor in Political and Social Justice Studies. As a World Scholar, she studied abroad in Rome, Italy and Heredia, Costa Rica.

French Analysis

Charlotte is a Nutrition & Dietetics major with a minor in Healthcare for Spanish. She studied abroad in Madrid, Spain for her freshman fall, and was planning to study in Tokyo during Summer 2020. Charlotte is a dietary aide at Millcroft Senior Center and has TA'd multiple classes for 3 semesters. After graduation, Charlotte will be completing her dietetic internship at Yale-New Haven Hospital and plans to test for her dietetic credentials.

Home Is Where the Food Is

Nicole studied in Madrid her first semester and then Panama for winter session 2020. Since her sophomore year, Nicole has worked with the UD PhonLab, where she has assisted with many different projects. While in Spain, Nicole enjoyed volunteering to teach ESL and went on to volunteer with the ELI as a reading lab leader at UD. Nicole will graduate with a B.A. in Linguistics and Spanish Studies with minors in Latin American & Iberian Studies and Cognitive Science. She will continue her studies at UD and graduate with an M.A. in Linguistics & Cognitive Science in 2023.

The Importance of Under-Researched Languages; A Linguistic Analysis of Medumba and Rɨpka

Shawn is a senior with a Bachelor’s of Science in Energy and Environmental Policy with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. He spent his first semester aboard in the lively and beautiful city of Auckland, New Zealand. His senior year he interned with UD’s Island Policy Lab before graduating in December 2021. Shawn is excited to use his degree to join the environmental sector one day.

Winds of the World

James is graduating with a bachelors degree in history from the University of Delaware. In 2018, they went to Rome with the World Scholars program. They plan to get their masters and teach history as a career.

The European Union as Successor to the Roman Empire

Rebekah will be graduating with a major in International Relations with a regional specialization in Latin America and a concentration in Development. She's originally from Massachusetts and went to Madrid, Spain her first semester. While her second study abroad was cancelled due to Covid-19, she is grateful to have had the opportunity to connect globally on campus through living in iHouse, AHPP, and studying both Spanish and Arabic over the course of her four years. While she's sad to be graduating, she will always remember the connections she made at UD and carry these relationships and experiences with her through the rest of her life and career.

International Relations? More like International Relationships: How Intercultural Connections Shape Personal and Professional Development

This year, I am graduating with an Honors Degree in Art History / Ancient Greek & Roman Studies. I studied abroad as a freshman in Madrid, Spain, and spent the start of 2020 in Rome, Italy. In 2019, I was a Community Engagement Initiative Summer Scholar at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; in 2020, I was the Education Intern at the Biggs Museum of American Art. In fall of 2021, I will begin pursuing my M.A. in Museum Education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.

Unicorns: Myth, Mystery, & Materiality in the Age of Exploration

I am a double major in Political Science and Women & Gender Studies, with a Concentration in Domestic Violence Prevention & Services and a minor in Writing. I have studied abroad in Rome, Italy in Fall 2017 and Tel Aviv, Israel in Fall 2019. In Spring 2020, I completed Survivor-centered domestic violence COVID-19 research in which I quantified virtual resources made available to victims while in-person services were suspended. I have also done research on the limitations of Protection from Abuse Orders for victims of DV, and what alternative service options exist. I intend on continuing this post-graduation.

The Limitations of Protection From Abuse Orders

As a member of the World Scholars Program at the University of Delaware, I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and Sydney, Australia where I had an internship at the Mobbs' Sustainable House. I will be graduating with majors in Anthropology and Public Policy, and I am looking forward to pursuing a career in public health.

The War on Terror or the War on Immigrants?

Kylie studied in Madrid her first semester and then in Auckland as a Gilman Scholar and Peer Mentor, where she earned the First in Course Award for Anthropological Demography. She has held many roles with the University, including an Intern Research Assistant with the Child’s Play Lab, a Research Assistant with the UD PhonLab, a Contracted Actor for UD’s Healthcare Theatre Program, and the WS Student Coordinator. Kylie will graduate with an Honors B.S. in Cognitive Science, minoring in Anthropology and Theatre Performance. She will continue at UD for another year to earn her M.A. in Linguistics & Cognitive Science.

Indigenous Ecotourism in Aotearoa: Three Case Studies

I’m an International Relations and History double major, minoring in Global Studies with French. I’ve always been fascinated with culture, art, and history and have been able to explore all these things while studying abroad in Rome, Martinique and Rabat, Morocco. In Newark, I’m an active member of the University of Delaware Club Sailing team and a volunteer at the Newark History Museum. I’m so grateful for the friends I’ve made and adventures I’ve had over the past four years thanks to the World Scholars Program and can’t wait to see what adventures await.

Roman Relics: Morocco under Roman Rule and the Evolution of Hammams

Ryan is a Music major with minors in Spanish and Asian Studies working toward the Honors Degree with Distinction. He began his World Scholars experience in Madrid, Spain and has since participated in UD Music study abroad in the U.K., opera programs in Bulgaria, choral programs in France, and UD Psychology study abroad in Japan. On campus, Ryan served as president of the American Choral Directors Association UD and on the executive council of the UD Chorale. After graduation, Ryan will pursue an M.Mus. degree in Choral Conducting at McGill University's Schulich School of Music.

Beyond 'Multicultural': Approaching Culturally Responsible Performance of Choral Music of Other Cultures

I am completing my dual degree in International Relations and Public Policy and I studied abroad in Auckland, New Zealand during my first semester through the World Scholars Program. I have completed many internships throughout my time at UD including working with New Castle County's Land Use Planning department and on the Public Advisory Committee for WILMAPCO. I will be attending the University of Michigan in the fall in pursuit of a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning.

Chechnya Report Paper

McKenzie is a Cognitive Science major with minors in Computer Science and German Language. She studied abroad in Rome, Italy (Fall 2017) and Salzburg, Austria (Fall 2019). During her time as an undergraduate, she interned as an English language assistant in Salzburg, worked at the Child's Play, Learning, and Development Lab on campus as a research intern, worked as a TA for the Computer Science department, and held several technology-related internships during breaks. She also served as Vice President of Operations for her sorority, Delta Delta Delta. She plans to pursue a career in technology after graduation.

Sustainable Travel Website

Catherine Johnson began her academic career at UD in the fall of 2017 as a World Scholar completing a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain. Upon returning to the university, Catherine studied towards a bachelor of science degree in Food and Agribusiness Marketing and Management accompanied by a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies and a certificate in New Product Development. She is very involved both on and off campus. Catherine has served as President of the Food Marketing Club and the school's club water polo team. She spent two years as social chair for the Alpha Zeta professional honorary agriculture fraternity and recently accepted a four year position on the high council, serving Alpha Zeta on a national level. Catherine also served three years as a member and team leader of the Delaware chapter of the National Agricultural Marketing Association in which students compete in a national marketing competition every year and receive course credit for their hard work. Off campus, Catherine spent three years working as a research assistant at the Preclinical Service Core Comparative Orthopedics Research Lab at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. When not on the farm or in the pool, Catherine can be found spending time with friends or fishing at one of the many local ponds. Next Fall, Catherine will continue her education as a Blue Hen studying a master's of science in Agriculture and Natural Resources and completing a paid research assistantship. She hopes to one day work in research and development making farming equipment and practices more environmentally sustainable.

Fresh 'n Fold

I am an International Relations and French Studies double major with a History minor who will be graduating this spring as part of the class of 2021. I joined World Scholars upon enrolling at the University of Delaware and had the privilege to study abroad in Madrid in the Fall of 2017 and later Paris in the Fall of 2019. The World Scholars Program has not only helped expose me to new places, peoples, and cultures, but has helped me discover that the thing I want to do most in life is recognizing all of the privileges that I've been given in life and use them to help others throughout America have access to the same opportunities so that they may reach their full potential. I plan on working in youth education and social work in the American South upon graduation before eventually enrolling in law school to fight for many of the civil rights which are currently being threatened such as voting rights and access to health care services. I want to thank the World Scholars program from the bottom of my heart for the experiences I've had both abroad and at UD, helping me meet some of my best friends, and instilling in me the desire to make the world a better place for everyone.

Touki Bouki and the Rejection of Identity

Beth is receiving a B.S. in International Business and a B.A. in Three Languages (Spanish, Mandarin Chinese & French). In fall 2017, she studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and, in fall 2019, in Taipei, Taiwan. Beth served as President of Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity and a DJ at 91.3 FM WVUD. Beth earned Dean’s List multiple times (Spring 2018 and 2020 & Fall 2020) as well as a Certificate of Excellence: Proficiency in French (Fall 2018).

It's a small world

Marley is a Hospitality Business Management major and Global Studies with German focus minor. She spent her first semester in Rome, Italy and the fall of her junior year in Prague, Czech Republic. In Prague, she held a corporate events internship with reSITE which sharpened her interest in event management. While working for reSITE, she learned a lot about sustainability and how to travel sustainably. She held another internship with Intentional Tours, where she learned specific techniques for traveling while being eco-friendly. She is excited to pull all of this together for her symposium project. Marley has loved being a World Scholar for the past four years and can't wait to share her symposium project with you!

Sustainable Travel Website

I'm a class of 2021 senior and I double majored in Linguistics and French Studies with a minor in Psychology. My first semester abroad as a World Scholar was in Madrid in the fall of 2017 and I spent two more semesters in Paris in the fall of 2019 and the spring of 2020, finishing online due to COVID-19. Additionally, I completed an internship at an urban farm during my semester abroad in fall 2019. Each of my experiences abroad has been an adventure and a learning experience and I cannot wait to take what I have gained from World Scholars with me beyond college.

My Study Abroad Journey Through Food

Quinn Kirkpatrick has been a resident of Wilmington, DE for her entire life, apart from the time she spent in Rome, Italy, Copenhagen, Denmark, and Newark, DE. Majoring in Media Communication with minors in Journalism and Sexualities and Gender Studies, Kirkpatrick has an aptitude for storytelling and an eye for discovery that has helped her uncover and report on hidden gems across the world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kirkpatrick used her skills to shed light on the history and culture that exists in the state of Delaware, and has aided in giving a voice to those who have previously been written out of the popular narrative.

Understanding Delaware: How A Global Outlook Can Change The Way We View Our Own Communities

Sarah Koury is a member of the World Scholars Class of 2021. With a passion for travel and a true curiosity about the world, Sarah studied abroad in Madrid, Spain in the fall of her freshman year, including meaningful excursions to Morocco, Amsterdam, Rome, Barcelona and Portugal. A double major in International Business Studies and Marketing, Sarah planned to study and intern in Sydney, Australia during her junior year.  Although Sarah passed away in the spring of 2018, her spirit is still very much alive in the UD World Scholars Program. Scholars are encouraged to leave Sarah’s “clovers” wherever they travel and, each year, we will say Sarah’s name as we present a travel award to a first-year Scholar in Sarah’s honor. 

Learn about Sarah's life and legacy.

I am an International Relations major, minoring in English, Italian, and Cognitive Science. My freshman year I studied abroad in Rome, Italy. Last year, I studied abroad and interned in Sydney, Australia for two months until we were sent home due to the COVID pandemic. The World Scholars Program gave me the skills and confidence needed to intern with Homeland Security and non-profits abroad. I am so grateful for the amazing experiences the last four years have given me with the World Scholars Program, and I will miss the people and places tremendously. You will hopefully find me in D.C. post-grad with a fulfilling and fun job, but who knows!

Intergroup Contact Theory in the Poem “Australia”

Briana graduated a semester early with a double major in International Business and Marketing with a minor in Spanish. While at the University of Delaware, Briana was a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma, the service sorority on campus and the Lerner Executive Mentorship Program. She completed both of her study abroad programs in Spain; one semester in Madrid and her second semester in Barcelona. She was a finance intern at an investment management firm in NYC and hopes to eventually work in marketing in the financial industry full-time.

La Fageda in the United Kingdom

My name is Mia Mazal and I am a Human Services major with a concentration in clinical services and a minor in Disabilities Studies. I have a certificate in social entrepreneurship. I studied abroad in both Rome, Italy and Barbados. During my time at UD I have worked as an undergraduate research assistant for multiple projects within the Center for Research Use in Education (CRUE) as well as the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP). As a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority I have held a position as the risk chair as well as the cultural and diversity chair. I interned in Barbados as a primary school teacher assistant. I am also currently interning and working for Bright Bloom Centers as a Registered Behavioral Therapist with children with disabilities. Throughout my undergraduate career I have continuously volunteered for the Science Olympiad. I have played many roles such as event coordinator and implementer as well as tutoring students in preparation for event competition. After graduation I will be continuing my education at the University of Delaware 4+1 Program for Human Development and Family Services Leadership.

Cultural Competence in Education

Chloe McCaw is an Honors International Relations and Psychology major, with a minor in French. She studied abroad in Rome, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland. In Geneva, she interned for the International Organization for Migration and volunteered for the Webster Humanitarian Association. She has also interned for American Red Cross and Fund for Global Health. At UD, she has supported international students as a Discussion Leader, Peer Mentor, and American Global Fellow. She is also a Research Assistant for the Impression Formation Social Neuroscience Lab. Starting this summer, she will be attending New Mexico State University to study Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Social Cohesion Strategies: How Governments and NGOs are Striving to Bridge Social Gaps Between Migrants, Refugees, and Nationals

Grant majored in Economics and minored in Sociology. As a member of the World Scholars Program, he completed semesters abroad in Madrid, Spain and Limerick, Ireland. While in Limerick, he volunteered with an organization that hosted social clubs for children with Autism. Outside of the World Scholars Program, Grant was heavily involved in the Blue Hen Leadership Program and served as a Blue Hen Ambassador Tour Guide. He also dedicated his time to mentoring at risk youth in the Newark area. His next stop is graduate school, where he will be pursuing a Master’s of Public Policy in the fall.

Cultural Economy: How Culture Affects Economic Performance Impacts a National Economy

Alex is a Class of 2021 Madrid Scholar. Three Languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese and a sprinkle of Russian). After graduation, I will be returning to Spain as an English auxiliary. Eventually, I plan on pursuing a Master's degree in translation/ interpretation. 

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Nora is pursuing a degree in Spanish Studies, Italian Studies, and Linguistics, as well as a minor in Art. She is a member of the Honors Program and studied abroad in both Madrid and Granada, Spain, where she volunteered to teach and assist in ESL classrooms. She is a Peer Mentor at the University of Delaware's English Language Institute where she works with international students. She also received a Certificate of Merit from the Italian Consulate in Philadelphia in 2018 and 2019, as well as the Italo-Americans United Award in 2021. After graduation, she plans to teach English abroad and eventually pursue an advanced degree in Linguistics.

L’aprile e altre cose che passano: una raccolta di poesie bilingue | April and other things that pass: a collection of bilingual poetry

Ben graduated in December 2020 with a Magna Cum Laude Bachelors Degree in International Relations, Concentration in Diplomacy and Specialization in the Middle East. Ben studied abroad at Saint Louis University, Madrid in 2017 and at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel in 2019. Ben was a Legislative Intern for Senator Chris Coons in Spring 2021. Ben was an active member of UD's Model United Nations conference serving as a General Assembly chair for two years and Chief of Staff for one, and engaged with the international community through his work at the English Language Institute, where he developed cultural, academic, and social activities focusing on citizen diplomacy. He hopes to work for the Federal Government in foreign affairs.

Climate Diplomacy and Middle East Peacebuilding

I’m an international relations major with a focus in Latin America and U.S. Foreign Policy, with a minor in Russian. I studied abroad freshman fall in Madrid, Spain, and started a Russian language/security studies program abroad in Kyiv, Ukraine, my junior spring before COVID-19 cut things short. After graduation, I plan to get hands-on experience in cross-cultural environments, with the Peace Corps being first on my list. I love foreign languages and believe they’re crucial to cross-cultural understanding. I’m fluent in Spanish and French, and have intermediate capabilities in Russian and Portuguese.

The End of Political Homogeneity in Russia - The End of Putin?

I am a Psychology major with minor in Human Development and Family Studies. Next fall, I will be attending Lebanon Valley College to pursue my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. During my time at UD I studied in Rome, Italy and Ilshofen, Germany. I completed my internship with Bausch and Strobel on their qualifications team while in Germany. I am also a sister in the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and I am a student advocate for the S.O.S (sexual offense support hotline). I have received my NOVA certification through SOS.

The Path to Post-Grad

I will complete my undergraduate career with a degree in Civil Engineering. My first-year study abroad experience was in Madrid, Spain. My junior and senior year, I held a research-based internship, studying public awareness of sea-level rise and increasing storm intensity. I was appointed Head Data Mining intern to analyze our Coastal Observer app. Furthermore, I have been conducting research under the ACTIONS project to study the effects of climate change on critical infrastructure. I plan to continue conducting this research here as a Master's student, working toward a graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geo-Environmental Engineering.

Delaware Resiliency Awareness Project

I am double majoring in Political Science and Public Policy with a minor in German. I spent my first semester in Rome, Italy and then I spent a semester interning and learning in Washington D.C. During my college career I interned with my county and city, with Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Underwood, and with the UD Center for Political Communication as the Assistant Producer for the Delaware Debates. On campus I am heavily engaged, but I am primarily involved as a Blue Hen Ambassador! I plan to work in public service on the Hill in Washington D.C.

Child Care in the United States and Germany

I am a Three Languages and Linguistics double major studying Spanish, French, and Arabic. I studied abroad freshman year in Rome, Italy and junior year in Granada, Spain. During the summer of 2020, I was a research assistant for the UD PhonLab where I helped develop the methodology for a study on co-speech gesture in Medumba, a language spoken in Cameroon. I am a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma, a service sorority and Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish honor society. After graduation, I am hoping to teach English abroad in Spain and I plan to pursue a career in education.

Foreign Language Education in the United States: The Benefits of Language Learning

This spring I will be receiving my Bachelors in Spanish Studies. My first semester as a World Scholar I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. My junior year I returned to Spain, this time furthering my education in Granada. In the future, I hope to return to Spain as an English Teaching Assistant to continue to improve my knowledge of Spanish culture and Spanish speaking abilities.

Cooking Cross Culturally

Danielle is a history major. She studied abroad at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy and CAPA Abroad Experience in London, England.

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I will be graduating with a major in Public Policy and minors in Global Health and Arabic. I studied in Spain, Morocco, Greece and Italy. While in Greece I volunteered teaching English in a refugee camp and in Italy I volunteered teaching English to children in a church. I interned with the National Immigration Forum in DC. I was part of NSCS, No Lost Generation and ANI during my time at UD. After graduation I will be entering law school with New England Law|Boston on a full ride scholarship thanks to the Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's Honors Program.

I am a World Scholar

Zachary is a Political Science and Public Policy double major with minors in Global Studies and History. As a World Scholar, he has participated in three study abroad programs: John Cabot University in Rome, Italy (F17), DIS – Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark (F19), and the Spring Semester in Washington, D.C. program (S20), during which he completed an internship with the U.S. Department of State. Zachary’s project will focus on the narrative of his college experience, entering the University of Delaware with a vague, unspecialized interest in American politics and leaving with a passion for international environmental issues, conflict resolution, and justice. After college, Zachary hopes to dedicate his career to helping usher in a new era of international environmental governance.

How the World Scholars Program Prepared Me for My Internship with the U.S. Department of State

I am a Criminal Justice and Psychology double major with minors in Legal Studies and Sociology. Over my experiences as a World Scholar, I studied abroad three times in Rome, Italy, traveled through South Africa, and the Caribbean island of Dominica. As a UD student I have been active in the criminal justice department: I took two Inside-Out classes as well as participated in an internship regarding sex trafficking education and prevention efforts through the Delaware DOC. Next year, I plan to attend law school at Brooklyn Law and hope to study international law and earn a JD as well as an LLM degree.

Sex Trafficking: A Global Catastrophe

I study Economics and I have minors in International Business Studies and Spanish. I spent my freshman fall semester as a World Scholar in Madrid, Spain, and my second semester in Barcelona, Spain. I have done many things with the World Scholars Program outside of studying abroad which includes being the head chair of our Alumni Outreach Committee for a year. I have also had the wonderful experience of interning with The Borgen Project last fall and I am currently interning with the Department of State. I am currently looking for jobs as an economic analyst.

The Varying Economies of Spain

Shannon is an International Business Studies major with a minor in Spanish at the Lerner College of Business and Economics. She spent two semesters abroad as a World Scholar, beginning in Rome, Italy at John Cabot University and again in Prague, Czech Republic at the Anglo-American University. While abroad in Prague, Shannon interned for a menswear e-commerce startup company called Genster. She is planning on pursuing a career in the fashion or beauty industries in e-commerce and brand management.

Cross-Cultural Concepts and Competencies - USA vs. Czech Republic

Patrick is graduating with a degree in Geological Sciences. He began his World Scholar journey in Spain and spent his second study abroad experience in Dharamshala, India as a recipient of the Honors Enrichment Award. His pertinent research experience has included a morphological history of the Cape Henlopen spit, analysis of Hawaiian vulcanism, and a current study on the fluvial impact of the American Bison. He looks forward to wherever the world takes him next.

Insights from Hawaiian geologic oral history on the eruptive nature of Kīlauea

Janelle Tinio is an Economics major with a focus on international business. Her World Scholars participation includes studying in Rome freshman year. She is a sister of Alpha Sigma Alpha and she is involved on campus as a social media ambassador for the University. Post grad, she hopes to travel the world to continue the passions that brought her to World Scholars.

The CAFTA-DR: An Economic Miracle but Social Trap

I am an Anthropology & Spanish Studies double major with a Latin American & Iberian Studies minor who went abroad to Madrid, Spain & Buenos Aires, Argentina and was an Entre Nosotr@s Radio Program Research Intern. After graduation I will help conduct cultural anthropological research with Dr. Carla Guerrón-Montero and others. After completing my duties as a research intern, I hope to complete a service year with AmeriCorps or I will join the Teach for America corps.

El desarrollo de Entre Nosotr@s

I am a Political Science Major with a concentration in Law, Politics, and Theory. I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. I have interned for Senator John Kane in the Fall Semester of 2020. Also, I was research chair for the NAACP and Co-Recruitment Chair for HenLaw Society. I will be taking a gap year in Boston, MA teaching underprivileged children following graduation.

International Crime

I am an English and Spanish Language major here at the University of Delaware. I joined the World Scholars program in 2017 and have since studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, and in Prague, the Czech Republic. I was invited to join the University's Spanish Honor Society, and also completed a writing internship with the University of Delaware Mobile Health Initiative, which gave me the opportunity to connect with those in local communities. My time here at the University of Delaware has been dedicated to the advancement of my education, and preparing myself to enter the workforce as an open-minded and well-rounded global citizen.

Mom's House

I am an International Relations and Public Policy double major. I studied abroad in Auckland, New Zealand during the first semester of my freshman year. Since then, I have been able to take courses, explore passions, and build friendships along the way. I am grateful to the skills and lessons that I learned through various internships that allowed me to delve into topics that interest me. Through campus engagement, I served as an Orientation Leader under the Office of Orientation and Transition Programs where I was able to translate my love for UD in a meaningful way. As my time here at UD comes to an end, I am able to reflect upon all of my memories while, simultaneously, looking ahead at how well prepared I am for my future. This fall I will be pursuing a Master's degree in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.

Symposium: Chechnya

I am an adventurous University of Delaware senior looking to get my foot in the door in the hospitality industry. I am a Hospitality Industry Management major with a minor in International Business and an entrepreneurial certificate in Design and Creative Making. I was selected as part of the World Scholars Program, a distinctive four-year global experience, giving me the opportunity to study abroad in Rome and Prague. Through my time at UD, I had the opportunity to broaden my global knowledge, meet people of all different backgrounds, and grow an even bigger passion for the hospitality industry.

Globalization's Effect on Hospitality

Renee Yavor is an Honors Three Languages major studying French, Spanish, and Mandarin with a minor in Linguistics. She studied abroad in Rome, Italy and Paris, France. At UD she worked as a Peer Tutor in the University Writing Center, a Writing Fellow, and an Online Classroom Assistant to help facilitate hybrid courses. She also volunteered as a peer mentor for language students and an interviewer for potential World Scholars, in addition to organizing virtual engagement opportunities for Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. Next year, she will be working in France as an Assistante de Langue through the TAPIF.

Perfection or Comprehension

My academic majors are Neuroscience (honors candidacy) and Biological Sciences with a minor in Global Studies with Language. As a World Scholar, I had the privilege of studying abroad in Italy at John Cabot University, completing a service program where I executed English lectures at the Baobab Experience Refugee Center. I also was the co-chair of the WS Community Building Committee. Some of my interests at UD include being a chem tutor and writing fellow, as well as conducting undergraduate research. After earning my Bachelor degrees, I hope to attend graduate school and aspire to one day become a professor.

Prenatal ZIKV Virus Alters Later Life Immune Function in Adult Rats