University of Delaware Institute for Global Studies
Winter 2025: Portugal COMM

Program Dates January 02, 2025 - January 30, 2025
This program is closed.

Program Overview 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 6-8 weeks (2 months) to process a passport.

Traveling and studying abroad at this time poses new challenges and requires accepting a higher level of uncertainty than in the past. Students who choose to study abroad must be prepared to adapt to evolving situations 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 which are subject to change at any time.

The University will continue to monitor the ongoing situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) and world events 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.

Study Communication and Happiness in Portugal! Our program includes courses in Happiness and Well Being (required for all students) and Public Speaking & Presentation with a peer mentoring / experiential learning course option. You can study multiple aspects of communication in beautiful Portugal, known for its rich heritage and unique interactions diverse European cultures. Students will enjoy the flourishing culture of the capital city Lisbon, and travel to breathtaking landscapes from the mountains to the beach.

As we explore different aspects of communication, you’ll interact with Portuguese people in a variety of settings. You’ll learn more about the Portuguese culture and communication from historical, social, and cultural perspectives. In addition to museums, cultural sites, and natural wonders. this Winter session program may include local festivals, visit to agritourism sites, and following the paths of the border region with Spain. Our courses will incorporate study of Portugal's cultural values of community in many different aspects.

Students will reside in dormitories, hotels or hostels with some meals provided. If you’re interested in Communication, Happiness and Well Being in a uniquely gorgeous and vibrant place, the Winter Session program in Portugal is your chance to learn about Communication in one of the most beautiful and happiest places on earth!

ACCESSIBILITY: Participants with disabilities should know 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. But UD students with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to study abroad. Review these questions with the Office of Disability Support Services 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. All students must enroll in at least 6 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course.
COMM 200-071: Topics in Communication: Communication, Happiness, and WellBeing (3 credits)
Satisfies the following requirements:
  • Arts and Sciences - Group C
COMM 212-070: Public Speaking and Professional Presentation (3 credits)
UNIV 370-048: Study Abroad (0 credits) pass/fail
Satisfies the following requirements:
  • Discovery Learning


Program Costs:

How much does it cost?.
Delaware ResidentNon-Delaware Resident
Estimated Tuition based on current year$3,510.00$9,420.00
Final Program Fee$5,350.00$5,350.00
UD Registration & Activities Fee$30.00$30.00
Total to be charged to UD account (estimated)$8,890.00$14,800.00
Plus Airfare Estimate (purchased separately)$1,800.00$1,800.00

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.


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 IGS will post the full Program Fee and Tuition/Fees to your UD student account.

*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.


Contact Information:
Tracey Holden
Faculty Director
Communication
239 Pearson Hall
760-420-6528
tqholden@udel.edu



Deadlines:
Submit Program Application by 5pm on September 20, 2024
Recommendation also due by 5pm on September 20, 2024
Acceptance and Scholarship Announced: October 02, 2024



Interest Meetings:
04/02/2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Pearson Hall 114
04/10/2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Pearson Hall 114


Program information is subject to change at any time. Please check this web site periodically for updates.