| Winter 2017: Barbados HDFS |
| January 02, 2017 - February 01, 2017 |
| This program is closed. Please contact the faculty director for more information. |
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| Meetings | |
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| Interest Meetings: |
| | 02/25/2016 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 308 Gore Hall | |
| | 03/02/2016 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 218 Gore Hall | |
| | 03/04/2016 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 324B Purnell Hall | |
| | 03/07/2016 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 308 Gore Hall | |
| | 03/14/2016 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 115 Gore Hall | |
| | 03/16/2016 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 114 Gore Hall | |
| | 03/18/2016 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 115 Gore Hall | |
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| Orientation Meetings - attend ALL of the following: |
| | 05/18/2016 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 220 Alison Hall | |
| | 10/21/2016 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 220 Alison Hall | |
| | 11/11/2016 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 220 Alison Hall | |
| | 12/02/2016 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 220 Alison Hall | |
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| Health Meetings - attend one of the following: |
| | 09/13/2016 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Student Health Services conference room | |
| | 09/28/2016 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Student Health Services conference room | |
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| Program Notes | |
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Important update: As of April 15, 2016, this program is now offering only HDFS courses. The HRIM courses listed below have been cancelled.
Please note: only those applicants who have attended an interest meeting will be considered for acceptance. Information sessions provide essential program details, and attendance is taken. |
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| Program Description | |
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Barbados' history and social service delivery system, as well as its reputation for being one of the most literate countries in the Caribbean, make it an attractive venue for more in-depth study. By the end of the 17th century, Bridgetown, Barbados was second only in size and importance to Boston as a major port in English North America. As a small island of only 166 square miles, parts of Barbados display population densities that equal those of Manhattan.
All students will register for either HDFS 335 (Culture in Context) and also choose from one of the following: HDFS 334 (Experiential Education) or HDFS 365 (Experiential Learning). In addition to courses, the program will include excursions that complement the program's foci as well as those that will enhance the students' appreciation for Bajan culture.
Students will be housed in a complex on Barbados’ amazing west coast. It provides students with self-catering or the ability to take advantage of the on-site restaurant as well as wi-fi and a safe. Its location is a short walking distance to the public bus and has easy access to grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, and the Caribbean sea.
The Program Fee includes housing, all program-related excursions, some meals and international medical insurance. Students will be housed in 3-star hotels/apartments, along with 1-2 group dinners. Students are responsible for the remainder of their meals.
The Program Fee does NOT include airfare to/from Barbados, nor airport transfers within the U.S. The program officially begins when students arrive in Bridgetown. Students will receive detailed travel instructions after acceptance, explaining how and where to purchase their plane ticket. See the Cost section below for estimate airfare. For this program, students will be given recommended flight itineraries for traveling together. |
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| Program Courses | |
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| Students must enroll in all credit-bearing courses for a grade. Only the UNIV (zero credit) course may be taken pass/fail. Audit registration is not permitted on UD Travel Study. Please refer to the University Catalog to verify requirements and prerequisites |
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| All students must enroll in at least 6 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course. |
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| HDFS 334: Experiential Education (3 credits) |
| This is a field-based, service learning experience intended to provide students with an opportunity to work with Barbadian (or “Bajan”) professionals and clients in a variety of social and/or cultural settings, such as educational, mental health and human service agencies. Through guest presentations, written assignments and group de-briefing sessions, students will gain an even deeper insight to the special issues confronting Barbados’ citizens and consider similar issues facing Americans. Students are required to attend each day of the field placements as well as all scheduled course meetings. In addition, those enrolled in HDFS 334 will be required to complete and submit the Human Service portfolio upon their return to the US. |
| Restrictions: Restricted to HDFS - Human Service majors only. |
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| HDFS 335: Culture in Context (3 credits) |
| Just as eyeglasses improve vision, cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity enriches an individual’s life, helping him/her to better understand the actions of groups of peoples, their nationalities and uniqueness, their organizations and systems. Includes seminar sessions, guest speakers and cultural excursions all related to the theme: Impact of Kadooment on Bajan Culture (e.g., education, religion, cultural festivals, rum industry, music, fishing, and tourism). |
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| HDFS 365: Seminar: Experiential Education (3 credits) |
| This is a field-based, service learning experience intended to provide students with an opportunity to work with Barbadian (or “Bajan”) professionals and clients in a variety of social and/or cultural settings, such as educational, mental health and human service agencies. Through guest presentations, written assignments and group de-briefing sessions, students will gain an even deeper insight to the special issues confronting Barbados’ citizens and consider similar issues facing Americans. Students are required to attend each day of the field placements as well as all scheduled course meetings. Although open to all students, enrollment in this course is by permission of the instructor only. |
| Restrictions: This course is for non-Human Services majors only. Requires instructor’s permission. |
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| HOSP 316: Cross-Cultural Etiquette and Protocol - CANCELLED (3 credits) |
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER BEING OFFERED FOR THE WINTER 2017 PROGRAM.
In today's era of global business operations, the more successful organizations are the ones that see the world from a customer's point of view and have confidence in the differences and abilities of employees to meet customers' needs. Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity enriches the life of an organization and helps its employees to understand the actions of groups of people, their nationalities and uniqueness. This course examines the cultural values of South Africa and how they relate to international communication and managing in a global setting. The course includes a service learning component. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University History Breadth |
| | Multicultural |
| | Global Studies Minor |
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| HOSP 367: Culture in Context - CANCELLED (3 credits) |
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER BEING OFFERED FOR THE WINTER 2017 PROGRAM.
Just as eyeglasses improve vision, cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity enriches an individual’s life, helping him/her to better understand the actions of groups of peoples, their nationalities and uniqueness, their organizations and systems. Includes seminar sessions, guest speakers and cultural excursions all related to the theme: Impact of Kadooment on Bajan Culture (e.g., education, religion, cultural festivals, rum industry, music, fishing, and tourism). Cross-listed with HDFS 335. |
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| UNIV 370-024: Study Abroad - Barbados HDFS (0 credits) pass/fail |
| Students are asked to reflect upon changes in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes that occur due to their study abroad experience. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Discovery Learning |
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| Requirements | |
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Applicants should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 (on a 4.00 scale). We encourage freshmen to apply!
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. |
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For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including at least one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by Zoom.
A transcript is required from Non-UD applicants only. Non-UD students, please email a copy of your official transcript to the Program Coordinator.
Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. Please review the study abroad acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we encourage you to apply to another program. |
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| Costs | |
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How much does it cost?.
- University of Delaware Tuition/Fees for one Winter Session
- Travel Study Program Fee
- Usually covers: housing, all program-related excursions and some meals (check with the program's faculty director for details).
- Does NOT cover: airfare to/from the program site and ground transportation to/from the U.S. departure airport. For planning purposes only, we estimate roundtrip airfare to be approximately $700.00.
- Plan ahead for how to pay for travel study, and make sure you understand the costs associated with your program.
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When and how do I pay?
If you are offered acceptance to the program, you will have 3 days to withdraw without financial penalty. After the 3 days have passed, you will be officially accepted to the program, and CGPS will post the full Program Fee and Tuition/Fees to your UD student account.
- An initial payment of $1000.00 will be due in mid-May.
- The balance of the Program Fee and Tuition/Fees will be due in early January.
- Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS.
- All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable.
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Other important things to note:
- Program Fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final Program Fees may increase due to unforeseen local cost increases, fluctuations in exchange rates, or changes in the group size.
- CGPS reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to under-enrollment, safety/health/security issues, staffing issues, or any other relevant reason. If your program is cancelled, you will receive a full refund of all Program Fees paid.
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| | Delaware Resident | Non-Delaware Resident | | Final Tuition based on current year | $2,165.00 | $5,805.00 | | Final Program Fee | $4,450.00 | $4,450.00 | | UD Registration & Activities Fee | $30.00 | $30.00 | | Total to be charged to UD account (final) | $6,645.00 | $10,285.00 | | Plus Airfare Estimate (purchased separately) | $700.00 | $700.00 |
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| The rates above may not apply to you if you are a UD graduate student during the time you are studying abroad. Please refer to http://www1.udel.edu/finaid/rates.html for the appropriate rates. |
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| Scholarships | |
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| Financial need-based scholarships are available to UD undergraduates on a competitive basis. To be considered, students must have a current FAFSA on-file with Student Financial Services. For more details, please see our scholarships page. |
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| Deadlines | |
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| All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable. Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS. |
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| Submit Program Application by 5pm on | April 20, 2016 | | Acceptance and Scholarship Announced | April 29, 2016 | | $1,000.00 Initial Payment Due * | mid-May | | Program Fee Balance, Tuition and Fees Due | early January |
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| *All students will receive an email when they are accepted to a program and will have 10 days from that notification to make their $1,000.00 Initial Payment. |
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| Contacts | |
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| Norma Gaines-Hanks |
| Faculty Director |
| Human Development and Family Studies |
| 123 Alison Hall |
| 302-831-8616 |
| ngaines@udel.edu |
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| Program information is subject to change at any time. Please check this web site periodically for updates. |
