| Summer 2023: Italy/Spain LEAD - micro |
| June 06, 2023 - June 26, 2023 |
| This program is closed. Please contact the faculty director for more information. |
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| Meetings | |
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| Interest Meetings: |
| | 12/19/2022 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Zoom Link: https://udel.zoom.us/j/4336799839 | |
| | 01/11/2023 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Zoom Link: https://udel.zoom.us/j/4336799839 | |
| | 02/08/2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Zoom Link: https://udel.zoom.us/j/4336799839 | |
| | 02/13/2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Zoom Link: https://udel.zoom.us/j/4336799839 | |
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| Orientation Meetings - attend ALL of the following: |
| | 04/14/2023 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 187 Graham Hall | |
| | 04/28/2023 | 4:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 187 Graham Hall | |
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| Program Notes | |
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Please review the CGPS COVID-19 Updates page before applying to a study abroad program.
All applicants must have a valid passport by the program’s application deadline. Your passport’s expiration date must be more than six months after the program ends. If you do not have a current passport, apply through the U.S. State Department. It takes an average of 8-11 weeks (2-3 months) to process a passport.
The University will continue to monitor the ongoing situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) as we approach the departure date for this program. Please reach out to your program coordinator or faculty director with questions and continue to monitor the UD coronavirus webpage for updates.
If UD decides to cancel a study abroad program, we will communicate directly with affected students. In this case, the University of Delaware will reimburse the cost of program fees and tuition.
Traveling and studying abroad during a global pandemic poses new challenges and requires accepting a higher level of uncertainty than in the past. Students who choose to study abroad at this time must be prepared to adapt to the evolving situation and must take responsibility to act in accordance with the rules, regulations, and recommendations of UD, their program leadership, and legal authorities of their home and host country. Due to the rapidly changing and unpredictable global and local response to COVID-19, these rules, regulations and recommendations are subject to change at any time. |
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| Program Description | |
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What does it take to be a successful global leader in today’s and tomorrow’s interconnected world? Increasingly, the answer is “cultural intelligence”: the ability to understand, appreciate differences, communicate, adapt, and strategize in intercultural environments and situations. To be culturally intelligent, however, one must also understand how the "common good" is interpreted in different cultures.
Spend two weeks in Volterra under the Tuscan sun in the heart of Italy. Then board the Celebrity Edge cruise ship for a 7 day cruise from Rome to Barcelona with port stops in Corsica, Portofino, Cannes, and Palma De Malorca, We will use these settings and experiences to explore how leaders are using cultural intelligence to advance their organizations, determine the common good, and cultivate successful teams. Additionally, by exploring ways in which specific leadership characteristics are valued differently in different cultures and settings, we will gain hands-on experience in practicing leadership, followership, and teamwork behaviors in a culture not our own. This micromester is open to all students in all majors.
Volterra is a walled city rich with landmarks of Etruscan, Roman and Medici Florentine history. Acclaimed by travel reviewers as Tuscany’s most beautiful and vibrant town, it will be evident why the Twilight movies were filmed in Volterra. We will visit museums, cathedrals and artisan and craft shops. Discover local restaurants and bistros as you make your way down winding streets. Our excursions from Volterra will take us to many cities and towns in Italy, including Florence and Sienna. We will enjoy intimate talks with leaders who will discuss the challenges of developing innovative new programs and solutions, while reconciling local and global cultures.
On the cruise, ship officers will give us an “up close and personal” look at the leadership challenge of forming collaborative relationships among crew from dozens of different countries all over the world who bring with them different languages, customs, ethnicities and diverse cultural backgrounds. Port stops give us the opportunity to explore cultural differences that impact our understanding of what constitutes the common good. We will plan for an overnight in Barcelona before departing for home.
In Volterra, students will live in dormitory rooms on the Scuola Internazionaledi Alta Formazione (SIAF) campus. All meals are included, along with housekeeping services. On the cruise, students will be 2-3 in a cabin. All meals (in fact, all you can eat) onboard the ship are included.
Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, and no matter what your major or future professional plans, you can be a better leader because of this unique experience.
The Program Fee covers housing and all meals in Volterra at the SIAF, the cruise fare including cabin and all meals, hotel in Barcelona, gratuities, all program-related excursions and admission fees, and international medical insurance.
The Program Fee does NOT include airfare.
The program officially begins when students arrive in Volterra. 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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| ACCESSIBILITY: Students with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged to study abroad, but should be aware that accessibility and accommodation in some program locations may differ from the United States. Transit systems and legacy building construction practices may not meet U.S. accessibility standards, and alternative access to public transportation, buildings, or public sites cannot be guaranteed. Review these questions with the Office of Disability Support Services to determine whether this program can meet your accommodation needs. |
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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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| Honors credit may be available. Check with the faculty director and the Honors program for approval (check before departure). |
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| All students must enroll in at least 3 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course. |
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| Students enroll in either LEAD 101 Global Contexts for Leadership OR in LEAD 411 Topics In Leadership Dynamics. |
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| LEAD 101-070: Global Contexts for Leadership (3 credits) |
Understanding a variety of issues and problems that impact quality of life of individuals and groups and demand effective leadership in global contexts.
This study abroad section explores questions of leadership and the common good in global settings. As leaders, we strive to “do good.” But what constitutes the “common good?” Is there a universal and global understanding? Does our definition of what is good for a group, organization, team or society shift depending on country-specific norms? What role does a particular social or cultural system play in our understanding of social and environmental ethics? How do successful global leaders engage others in determining the “common good” for both individuals and society? Through on land and at-sea experiences, class sessions, and projects, we will come to more fully understand that leadership is not the same everywhere, nor do we have common definitions or understandings of what defines “the common good.” |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University History Breadth |
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| LEAD 411-070: Topics in Leadership Dynamics (3 credits) |
Topics relating to aspects of leadership. Themes in leadership dynamics will be explored.
Cultural intelligence is defined as “the ability to understand, appreciate differences, communicate, adapt, and strategize in intercultural environments and situations.” This study abroad section explores how leaders are using cultural intelligence to advance their organizations, determine the common good, and cultivate successful teams. Additionally, by exploring ways in which specific leadership characteristics are valued differently in different cultures and settings, we will gain hands-on experience in practicing leadership, followership, and teamwork behaviors in a culture not our own. |
| Prerequisite: Department has approved that there are no prerequisites for LEAD 411 as offered on the 23J Italy/Spain LEAD program. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Other: | COE Pro & Career Prep Req |
| Restrictions: This course may be taken more than once for a maximum of 6 credits. |
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| UNIV 370-077: Study Abroad - Italy/Spain LEAD - micro (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). For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including at least one recommendation. An interview may be conducted via zoom.
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. |
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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 Summer 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 $1,200.00.
- 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-March.
- The balance of the Program Fee and Tuition/Fees will be due in early June.
- 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 | $1,671.00 | $4,485.00 | | Final Program Fee | $4,015.00 | $4,015.00 | | UD Registration & Activities Fee | $45.00 | $45.00 | | Total to be charged to UD account (final) | $5,731.00 | $8,545.00 | | Plus Airfare Estimate (purchased separately) | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 |
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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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| The University of Delaware’s differential charge for Engineering, Nursing and Business & Economics students does not apply to winter or summer session and is waived for students enrolled in semester- or year-long study abroad and exchange programs sponsored by the University. |
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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 | February 20, 2023 | | Acceptance and Scholarship Announced | March 02, 2023 | | $1,000.00 Initial Payment Due * | mid-March | | Program Fee Balance, Tuition and Fees Due | early June |
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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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| Fred DeMicco |
| Faculty Director |
| Leadership |
| fdemicco@udel.edu |
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| Karen Stein |
| Faculty Director |
| Leadership |
| 298 C, Graham Hall |
| 302-831-4049 |
| kstein@udel.edu |
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| Program information is subject to change at any time. Please check this web site periodically for updates. |
