Barbados
Study Coastal Processes and Resilience and Matlab in Barbados! Barbados is a small island known for its beautiful beaches, relaxed life style and friendly people. Students will enjoy an opportunity to blend into a local community and explore the island as part of the course work.
The Introduction to Coastal Processes and Coastal Resilience course is an experiential learning opportunity immersing students into a local community. Students will understand coastal issues faced in Barbados, compare and contrast the varied coastal aspects on the west and east sides of the island, collect data using instrumentation, record observations in a field notebook, and work to develop a coastal design solution. The Matlab for Engineering Analysis course marries with the coastal course where sensor data are used to understand various quality control, analysis and plotting aspects of Matlab.
Students will have numerous opportunities for field study on pristine beaches. Importantly, they will learn about local geology and coastal issues and meet community members as they work to mitigate these coastal issues. Students will go cave exploring, sun bathe, swim, snorkel with turtles and celebrate on the final evening at a Harbour dinner show.
We will be hosted at the Bellairs Research Institute of McGill University; less than 100 m from the beach.
We will visit other parts of the island during field days. Students are encouraged to visit the Barbados Museum and Historical Society, Bathsheba Bay, Cheapside Public Market, and of course, Rihanna Drive Monument.
The Program
Barbados Program Fee includes housing – most students will be housed in dorms with a communal kitchen – the cave tour, the harbor dinner, four other weekend dinners, international medical insurance, and local travel for field days.
The Program Fee does NOT include airfare to/from Barbados nor airport transfers within the U.S. The program officially begins when students arrive at Bellairs Research Institute. Students will receive detailed travel instructions after acceptance, explaining how and where to purchase their plane ticket. See the Costs section on this site for estimated airfare. For this program, students will be given recommended flight itineraries for traveling together.
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.
Dubai
Study international construction and engineering project management in one of the most dynamic, multicultural cities in the world: Dubai.
Dubai is known for its rapid growth and incredible development ambition. It is home to the world’s tallest building (Burj Khalifa), the world’s largest Mall (Dubai Mall), the Palm Islands, and numerous other noteworthy developments.
The country continues rapid development, and students will have the opportunity to visit and explore active construction projects while studying the differences between US construction activity and international practices.
Students will also study engineering project management and evaluate different philosophies for project delivery in a multicultural climate while also enjoying the sites and culture of the United Arab Emirates. Students will interact with numerous professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Tours will enhance the in-class learning with visits to the Burj Khalifa, Abu Dhabi, and neighboring Emirates, Mosques, and other landmarks. Students will explore wadis and experience traditional souqs, dhow cruises, Emirati and Middle Eastern culture and cuisine, and desert safaris.
Students will stay in triple accommodations in local hotels within the city with convenient access to numerous sites. Breakfast is included daily, and lunch/dinner is available depending on the daily schedule.
The Program
The Dubai Program Fee includes housing, all program-related excursions and transportation, breakfast daily plus many other meals, and international medical insurance.
The Program Fee does not include airfare to or from Dubai nor airport transfers within the U.S. The program officially begins when students arrive in Dubai, UAE. Students are responsible for the remainder of meals not included in the program fee. Students will receive detailed travel instructions after acceptance, explaining how and where to purchase their plane ticket. See the Cost section below for estimated airfare.
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.
Questions?
Undergraduate Assistance
Sarah Palmer
302-831-0438
sbpalmer@udel.edu
Joe Hofmann
302-831-0836
jhofmann@udel.edu
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