Current and Upcoming Study Abroad Trips

This course, UAPP730-20F (1-3 credits) is a case study of Seoul, the capital city of the Republic of Korea (ROK), both as an intriguing megacity in itself and as an example of governance, policy, and management in global cities. It focuses on the motivation, design, and implementation of urban policies and services in Seoul and in comparative context. Topics include the global and national context for Seoul's policy, management, and service-delivery efforts; the design, implementation, and evaluation of governance reforms and policy innovations generally; and specific policy subareas of urban governance including but not limited to urban planning and design, public health, health care delivery, education, infrastructure planning and management, social services, housing, public finance, and economic development.

The course includes an intensive fieldwork component sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) and the International School of Urban Sciences (ISUS) of the University of Seoul (UOS), October 16-25, 2020. We will do the fieldwork together with faculty and graduate students from Cornell University, Portland State University, and the University of Central Florida.

Travel Dates

• October 16-25, 2020

Application Deadline

• May 4, 2020

Interest Meetings

Two interest meetings will be conducted via Zoom teleconference (log on via UD Zoom application or web portal required):

• Monday, April 13, 5:45 pm - https://udel.zoom.us/j/969817074
• Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 pm - https://udel.zoom.us/j/109894191

Documents

• Description of the program
• Application forms
• Agreement

Program website: https://sites.google.com/udel.edu/scsp/

Contact information: Professor Jonathan Justice, justice@udel.edu

Study public policy, planning and development in the Southern European island nation of Malta, a island nation known for its warm and hospitable Mediterranean climate, unique history at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Northern Africa. Students will also enjoy the rich culture, scenic coastal and marine environment, modern and ancient architecture side by side.

Based at University of Malta, you’ll interact with the university community, government officials, US interests operating in the country and multilateral representatives of the European Union, the Commonwealth and others as you study contemporary policy issues related to Malta's island character. In addition, you’ll learn about environmental and energy issues, geography and physical planning and economic development through visits to various government offices, natural and historical heritage sites, local business and industry operations. This winter session program typically takes a variety of excursions including the local markets, indigenous villages, cultural shows and marine expeditions.

Students reside in double and single rooms in the university campus dormitories, with breakfast and lunch provided and group dinner excursions to enjoy local cuisine arranged.

Whether you’re interested in the governance dynamics of the smallest member of the European Union, impact of climate change or refugee migration to the island or sightseeing detail in a place where ancient civilizations of three continents met and still do, the Winter Session in Malta is your chance to experience mediterranean culture.

Travel Dates

• January 5-22, 2021

To apply for this program, visit: https://international.udel.edu/DB/PUB_Program.aspx?Pgm=2798

The course offered on this study abroad program is UAPP424 – Comparative Public Policy (3 credits). 

Study in the heart of Europe for 2.5 weeks as we explore in the beautiful city of Budapest, Hungary. We will compare public policy between Hungary and U.S., focusing on a variety of common policy themes - from education to health and social issues. Learning how to compare policy across different nations will give you a deeper understanding of what drives government decision-making, on both a national and global scale. This is especially true in a country that has gone through such dramatic political change in the past 100 years - from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, through WWII and Communism, and now as a member of the EU.

While studying in the capital city of Budapest, you will have an opportunity to meet (and interview) local Hungarians, and we will share a meal and discussion with local students. We will tour historic and cultural sites, visit the Terror Museum, and learn about life behind the Iron Curtain. To enrich our understanding of health and social issues, we'll spend an afternoon at the Szechenyi baths, do a service project with a local non-profit, and learn to cook a Hungarian dish. Students will also have several free days to explore the city.

Our program will be housed in a 4-star apartment hotel in the center of downtown (two blocks from the Opera House), with easy access to the Metro, and within a 5 minute walk of our classroom. Students share double or triple rooms, and each apartment has a full kitchen. Breakfast is included daily, and several group lunches and dinners will be a part of the program. Students are responsible for the remainder of their meals.

The Budapest UAPP program is your opportunity to explore a fascinating region of the world with a rich history, culture, and future. Whether you are interested in public policy, political science, history, or Central and Eastern Europe in general, this program will provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Contact information: Dr. Tóth tibi@udel.edu

Travel Dates

• January 2-19, 2021

Interest Meetings

• Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 2:00 pm - https://udel.zoom.us/j/142841741
• Thursday, April 16, 2020 5:00 pm - https://udel.zoom.us/j/785633598

To apply for the program visit: https://international.udel.edu/DB/PUB_Program.aspx?Pgm=2771

UD Academic Enrichment Award Program:  Undergraduate and graduate students may apply for the UD Academic Enrichment Award Program, which provides opportunities for legacy students (a student who has a verifiable parent or step-parent who is a UD graduate) to enrich their education at the University through financial assistance.

Additional Scholarships:  Students are encouraged to explore scholarship resources to help pay for college.  These include a select number of UD endowments, an external scholarship listing, and scholarship search engines.

Biden School Scholarships:  The Biden School offers scholarships for graduate study abroad programs.  Information about these scholarships can be provided by the faculty member leading the specific study abroad.  These awards are for graduate students only. 

For more information about Biden School's graduate study abroad programs, please contact bidenschool@udel.edu