Study Abroad
The University of Florida's Study Abroad Services are directed by the UF International Center in 123 Grinter Hall. (http://www.ufic.ufl.edu/)
Types of Programs offered:
- UF Exchange Programs- reciprocal exchange of students, pay UF tuition abroad
- UF Sponsored Programs- UF professors teaching UF courses abroad
- Independent Provider Programs- study abroad with other universities such as FSU, UNC, etc; or independent study abroad organizations like Semester at Sea
The programs offered range from full year to semester to summer sessions. In some cases, shorter (one week) study abroad trips are available. In many cases you may use your financial aid in any approved SA program, but an advisor will help you with this.
Go to http://www.ufic.ufl.edu/sas.htm for a detailed explanation of each program. Click on each title for a list of available programs and dates.
Want to Start Now?
- Attend the Study Abroad Fair:
- Visit the UFIC office in 123 Grinter Hall. Browse the resource library to begin your search for the perfect study abroad program.
- Sign Up for an Information Session. (See http://www.ufic.ufl.edu/sasinformation.htm for details.) This is an informal meeting in Grinter Hall to explain the basics of SA and to answer any questions you have about choosing the perfect program, financial aid, credit transfer, deadlines, etc.
- Schedule an appointment with an advisor based on which country you are interested in. The advisors below are willing to work individually with interested students and help with any concerns or even assist you in choosing a program or a country.
Meet: UF students who have been abroad
UF faculty members who lead programs
Representatives from other institutions with approved SA programs
UFIC advisors to answer your questions
Note: please call 352-392-5323 x700 to make an appt with an advisor below:
Study Abroad Advisors:
Leigh Ann- Australia/NZ, UK/Ireland, Central/Eastern Europe, Russia, Netherlands, Greece, Morocco
Lucy- France, Belgium, Switzerland
Martin- Italy, Africa, Asia, Nordic Countries, Semester At Sea
Susanne- Germany, Law student programs
Veronica- Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean
Interested? Be sure to attend the SA fair in September!
Application Deadline to study abroad during spring '06: Oct. 14
If you have a specific question that is not answered here, contact the Study Abroad Services department of the UFIC.
Multicultural
The Multicultural and Diversity Affairs division of the Dean of Students Office "seeks to promote awareness, understanding of differences, collaboration of cross-cultural groups and to foster a sense of communal relationships among all students." (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/multicultural/)
Interested in getting involved?
- Attend a Student Assembly this fall sponsored by the DSO and various multicultural organizations to welcome new students to UF. Get informed about organizations you can join and connect with other students at the assemblies. (Check the calendar right away for assembly dates) (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/multicultural/assemblies/)
- Visit the DSO website for a listing and links to the numerous multicultural student organizations. Many will be looking for new members as the fall semester begins. (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/multicultural/organizations.php)
- Get involved in Gatorship (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/multicultural/gatorship/), a leadership and diversity retreat for student leaders to identify diversity issues at UF and in the community.
- Participate in People Awareness Week to celebrate diversity in the spring (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/PAW/)
- Watch the Calendar of Events for updates on Awareness Months throughout the year
