International Studies at the University of Dubuque

🇩🇴🏝️ today’s exploration by boat had us snorkeling through reefs off the tiniest island, Cayo arena, and seeing some beautiful fish and corals off the northern coast of the country! Then we made a pit stop in Puerto Plata, a beautiful city nestled on the coast with the mountains lining the city. 🐠 🪸 🤿 The natural beauty of the Dominican Republic is unmatched!

15 UD travelers are having a blast exploring all the wildlife the Galápagos Islands has to offer! Once arriving in Quito, their program started in the Yungilla community. For a service project, students tended the garden, some cleared a large tree (cut it down and cleared the wood), some made cheese, fried plantains, and labeled jams for sale. Service connects us to a greater purpose and our students got to see that magic happen through a UD - Ecuador lens. 🇪🇨🐢 now to more wildlife exploration! ⭐️

UD study abroad to Cuba is also underway! Students are engaged in learning the culture and history and music! 🎶🎶 more to come! 🇨🇺

UD study abroad 🎶💃🏻 First full day in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic was for the books! Started with a two hour tour (en español!) of the Zona Colonial… learning all about the history of Santo Domingo and Columbus from a new perspective. Everything we see is a product of past events, good and bad. The Dominican Republic today has risen out of all its trials, and there is so much pride in the people for their culture and resilience. Then we spent the afternoon visiting the Young Life Vida Joven chapter in the city to see today’s point of view. This ministry creates opportunity for positive youth programming! We supported a mural painting and enjoyed a fabulous time in fellowship and community. Next stop, Jarabacoa! ❤️

Happy Study Abroad Day! ❤️ At UD, you can make study abroad part of your college experience easily. Don’t regret the chance to travel internationally with your friends and professors— it’s here for you, so get out of your comfort zone! UD has so many chances to travel abroad and create unforgettable memories and build skills that can launch you into a new life trajectory! The 🌍 world teaches us that as humans we are more the same than different, and having first hand perspective of that fact is truly a gift. If you see a program that has you thinking “wow, that sounds like a cool experience” then come chat with the office of study abroad! We can make it happen! 🚌🥭🐘🍜🥨🔔🐡✈️ 🗺️

Miles from home, but never far from community. Over tea and conversation, our international students share stories, laughter, and the little things they miss most. We’re honored to support and serve global family 🌎.

Hey UD! Look what our study abroad students are experiencing in Spain Alcalá🇪🇸
Our faculty member Ken Godwin took his International Commerce & Economics class from the classroom to Madrid Airport, where they went behind the scenes with AENA to see how 68 million passengers a year impact the local economy and keep passengers and cargo moving worldwide. 🌍

International Student Coffee hour coming up next week, January 27th at 2:30PM in the MSC!!☕️🍪
Come connect with other students and enjoy some coffee and snacks!

🌟 Spring 2026 is going to look a little different for these Spartans! They are embarking on a semester long study abroad in Alcala de Henares, Spain 🇪🇸 with the consortium for transatlantic studies and scholarship (CTSS) program! What awaits them in January— sunshine, immersion into Spanish culture, and growth & transformation for their educational journey! 🌍🇪🇸📚

Hey UD! 👋 Spring Break 2026 (Feb 27-March 8) is filled with chances to explore islands 🏝️! Come with us to experience the wonders of Cuba 🇨🇺, the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 or the Galápagos Islands 🇪🇨 and expand your horizons through study abroad ✈️ !
A few spots left on each program and there is still scholarship money 💰to apply for! The time is NOW!

🩷🌏🗺️🌍🩷International student celebration 🩷🌍🗺️🌎 🩷