Program Overview
Barbados is among the most developed Caribbean islands, noted for its friendly people and attractive landscapes. Yet, as a small island nation it must contend with challenges to its economy from fluctuating global markets and the effects of climate change and sea-level rise on its beaches. How Barbados responds to pressures on its physical and human environment and strives for policies of sustainability is the focus of this program.
Students register for two of the three courses offered: GEOG 101 Physical Geography: Climatic Processes – Focus on Barbados and the Caribbean; GEOG 102 Human Geography: Case Study of Sustainable Development in Small Island Economies; and POSC 311 Politics of Developing Nations. Also included will be presentations from local officials, field trips to island plantations,local markets, wildlife preserves and coastal management programs from on-shore and off-shore perspectives, and cultural excursions to cricket and polo matches as well as examples of island music and dance.
Students will be housed in furnished guest apartments with cooking facilities located within a short walking distance from both the University of the West Indies campus and the coral sand beaches. A limited number of meals will be included in the program cost as part of the cultural excursions.
Requirements
Applicants should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 (on a 4.00 scale).
Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance, which is based on academic quality and demonstrated ability to contribute to the objectives of the program. Early application is encouraged as acceptances may be made on a rolling basis and the program may fill before the application deadline.
For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including a deposit, one transcript (non-University of Delaware students only), and one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by telephone.
Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. See here for an overview of the acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we recommend moving your application and deposit to another program (by emailing your request to studyabroad@udel.edu).
UD students pay all program fee deposits by direct bank transfer via this website: http://www.udel.edu/studyabroadpayments. Non-UD students should send a check, payable to the University of Delaware, to CFIS, Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19716. Credit card payments are not accepted.
