Blogs

On Education Abroad and Away trips, students gain valuable lessons inside and outside the classroom. Read about three students' experiences and what they learned from their journeys.

Read about student, Eric Litterer's experience attending the Eradicate Global Hate Summit in Pittsburgh in October with the PREVENTS-OH project team.  

“Women of African descent have been the most oppressed and vulnerable group of women for 500 years; because of the exploitation, because of the building of an identity that was not ours, and a building of a narrative that has kept us discriminated against. And so, in the event that we have another decade [on people for African descent]. I have already placed in my report to the United Nations in November of this year the perspective that if we have another decade that it must also focus on issues related to women of African descent. We cannot for another 10 years be at the bottom of every relevant statistic globally.”

A group of students in the global sport, culture and business class participated in the first international undergraduate-level case study competition hosted by the International Olympic Committee and advanced to the final round.

Suki Kwon is using her passion for interdisciplinary studies to elevate the cultural landscape on the UD campus.

Last spring, five UD students embarked on a life-changing semester in Madrid with UD’s exchange partner, Comillas. Now seniors, the 'Comillas 23' share how living, studying, and exploring abroad reshaped their perspectives in ways they never expected.

Dr. Matt Witenstein, Associate Professor at UD and Faculty Fellow at the Human Rights Center, researches immigrant experiences in U.S. higher ed and global education issues. Recognized internationally, he shares insights on the importance of engaging in global spaces.

Happiness Mapira, UD’s new Registrar, brings a distinctive global perspective shaped by her international journey. Discover what fuels her passion for education and community.

When I first heard about the opportunity to journey on El Camino de Santiago, I was originally drawn to the adventure of the trip. I did not know very much about pilgrimage of any sort at that point. Through the class in the spring and over the 160 miles walked in 13 days across Spain I came to discover a deeper spirituality within myself that was life changing.

Read all about how persevering faith & strong Polish heritage were the guiding forces behind the travels of a precious Marian family heirloom.