University of Delaware Institute for Global Studies
Fall 2023: World Scholars - Auckland, New Zealand

Program Dates July 11, 2023 - November 14, 2023
This program is closed.

Program Overview This program's deadline has been changed to 07/05/2023.

World Scholars - Auckland is an exclusive opportunity for students admitted to the University of Delaware World Scholars Program.

The University of Delaware World Scholars Program is a four-year program for internationalizing a student's undergraduate career. Choosing from a wide range of majors, World Scholars are supported in their studies with internationally-focused academics, experiences, and opportunities that will prepare them to live and work anywhere in the world.

Class of 2027 UD World Scholars will study abroad twice, including fall semester of their freshman year in Greece, Italy, Spain or New Zealand, and in any of 40+ destinations during their junior year.

Scholars heading to New Zealand will spend their freshman fall at our partner institution, the University of Auckland (UOA). Stretching across 40 acres in the centre of the city of Auckland, the University campus is integrated into the heart of the city life. Harbour views and nearby parks provide a scenic study setting, just minutes’ walk from the city centre’s shopping and entertainment district. With a population of 1.5 million, 40% of whom were born overseas, city life in Auckland is a blend of cultures, cuisines and nature. Considered one of the top "most livable cities in the world," Auckland has two harbours and 3,700kms of coastline, and is the warmest and one of the sunniest of New Zealand’s cities.

UD World Scholars live in an on-campus residence hall within walking distance of classes, University amenities, the dining hall, and city center. Scholars will reside in a traditional residence hall with double rooms, shared baths & on-site dining hall. The meal plan includes three meals on weekdays & two meals on weekend days with ability to take away meals for day trips and excursions.

UOA's facilities include a walkable campus providing spaces to study or catch up with new friends. The Kate Edgar Information Commons is located at the heart of campus offering easy access to the on-campus health and counseling centers, a pharmacy, IT support services, the Munchy Mart, as well as an open air cafe and food carts. Across the street students can utilize the library and academic support services. The UOA international office is located in the Alfred Nathan House, just beyond, providing a walk-in center for questions or concerns. Surrounding these student service buildings are the academic classroom buildings where students can find faculty offices and classrooms.

As a research university the University of Auckland is committed to research based teaching.UOA has nearly 2,000 faculty including researchers, scholars and creative artists at the forefront of their areas of expertise, both nationally and internationally. In fact, many write the leading textbooks on the subjects they teach. UOA's faculty are committed to helping students get the most from their study through incorporating the latest findings and perspectives related to the discipline. Opportunities to learn in a variety of research-related ways include projects, case studies, problem-based learning or designing and conducting experiments. Outside of classes, students will be able to attend free research seminars, lectures and events to hear presentations about current research projects. The University of Auckland aims to assist students in developing the following capabilities: disciplinary knowledge and practice, critical thinking, problem solving, independence and integrity, social and environmental responsibility.

World Scholars will need to apply for a NZ student visa; which is free. CGPS staff will assist students with the visa application process.

The Program Fee includes housing, medical insurance, some meals, airport transfers in Auckland for those traveling on the recommended flights, orientation week activities, numerous excursions throughout the fall, opening and closing celebrations and full access to all UOAs facilities and activities.

The Program Fee does NOT include airfare. The program officially begins when students arrive in Auckland. Students who wish to travel with the UD representative must book the recommended group flights and are encouraged to do so via StudentUniverse:

Sun, 9 Jul - United Airlines 1676 - 6h 12m
Departing: Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) at 4:45 pm
Arriving: San Francisco Intl Airport, (SFO) at 7:57 pm

Sun, 9 Jul - United Airlines 6755 - Operated By Air New Zealand - 13h 0m
Departing: San Francisco Intl Airport, (SFO) at 10:00 pm
Arriving: Auckland Airport (AKL) at 6:00 am (on the 11 Jul)

Tue, 14 Nov - United Airlines 916 - 12h 15m
Departing: Auckland Airport (AKL) at 3:50 pm
Arriving: San Francisco Intl Airport, (SFO) at 7:05 am

Tue, 14 Nov - United Airlines 391 - 5h 23m
Departing: San Francisco Intl Airport, (SFO) at 9:30 am
Arriving: Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) at 5:53 pm

Standard Economy - $2,503.55 estimate (1 checked bag included)

ACCESSIBILITY: Students with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to study abroad. Before making the decision to study abroad, prospective students with disabilities should be aware that accessibility and accommodation in some study abroad locations may differ from the United States. Review our Diversity Abroad information with family. You may also contact World Scholar Program leadership to determine whether this program can meet your accommodation needs.

Courses: 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. Honors credit may be available. Check with the faculty director and the Honors program for approval (check before departure). All students must enroll in at least 12 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course. All courses are taught in English and meet UD graduation requirements.

Scholars will enroll in four courses during their first semester abroad. All first-year World Scholars are required to enroll in ANTH 230: Peoples of the World, which meets the University Breadth requirements for Social & Behavioral Sciences (CAS Group C) Honors credit may be available.

Please note that students must register for a lecture and tutorial section for each course selected. See additional requirements for language study, including submission of UOA Language Declaration form.

Please note that the courses listed below have been reviewed by UD departments and approved as UD course equivalencies.

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Deadlines:
Submit Program Application by 5pm on July 05, 2023
Recommendation also due by 5pm on July 05, 2023



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