Welcome to the World
Florida State University’s International Programs
offer an ideal combination of traditional and contemporary
education—in Old World countries of Europe, in
nations both ancient and emerging such as China and
Russia, and in Central and South America’s rich
and vibrant cultures. The world is truly your campus
through Florida State University ’s International
Programs.
Students from many American and international universities
take part in FSU International Programs, or study in
our host cities. You will become a world citizen, meeting
and interacting with people from around the globe.
A National Reputation for Global Education
With 50 years of experience abroad, Florida State University
is a national leader in international education—in
program quality, longevity, and student enrollment.
There are a variety of possibilities for international
study. FSU owns or operates year-round study centers
in London, England; Florence, Italy; Valencia, Spain;
and Panama City, Republic of Panama. In addition, students
may choose from other exceptional destinations from
Costa Rica to Japan to France and many more. In each
host country, the university and program directors have
forged solid academic affi liations and sought out excellent
sites and accommodations.
Academics: The Cultural Connection
The FSU approach to study abroad carefully coordinates
academic and cultural programs. Program directors are
FSU faculty who mold curriculum and plan singular adventures
within countries they know inside and out. Each program
features universityguided excursions to local sites
and other locations to enhance course work. Every day
students live and study in the midst of incomparable
academic resources: art works, architecture, and museums
and libraries, as well as institutions of government,
commerce, and learning. They are taught by distinguished
university faculty and guest scholars from FSU and the
host country. They enjoy small classes and extraordinary
research opportunities. They live within another culture
and among students from throughout Florida, the nation,
and the world. They return well prepared for careers
or for graduate school.
Student Support: A Defining Difference
FSU stands apart from other universities in the personal
support that staff and faculty commit to students. Every
program begins with an orientation, and FSU personnel
are always available as expert facilitators. Staff and
faculty who know the country well help students in myriad
ways: finding the nearest grocery or bank, getting health
care, juggling essays and fi eld trips, riding buses
in the city, or planning independent travel. Security
is a paramount concern, and program fees always include
full-time academic and administrative support and health
insurance. We believe our direct involvement provides
an easier transition for students. It builds a foundation
for establishing their own levels of independence. In
sum: FSU’s educational standards are high, and
our student guidance and support are the foundation
of our
programs.
About the FSU Study Centers
FSU’s study centers in London, Florence, Valencia,
and Panama City operate year-round, allowing students
to choose the term that best suits their academic schedules.
The university’s decades long history in these
locations means an unequaled advantage for students
and their studies. These study centers also provide
a home for a number of curriculum-focused programs.
The center directors and staff are residents of the
host city. As community members, they are able to design
impressive cultural programs and create fruitful bridges
between course work and host-country professionals,
institutions, and history. This support team assists
students with everything from overcoming homesickness
to dealing with emergencies to planning their weekend
travel.
About the FSU Programs
Regardless of location, our programs have an unforgettable
impact on students’ college and future careers.
Apparel design in Europe’s fashion capitals, social
work in multicultural cities, international law in global
seats of power, theatre study where Shakespeare staged
his plays: this is learning brought to life. Whether
pursuing a broad course of study or focusing on a particular
subject, each program includes field trips or overnight
excursions chosen for specifi c elucidation of course
work. Florida State professors have taken their students
to exclusive haute couture showings in Paris, to NATO
Headquarters in Brussels, to the sets of British television
productions, and to the Panama Canal.
About the FSU International Internships
Internships are non-paid work assignments in business,
political, and professional settings for which students
receive academic credit. Integral to FSU’s global
perspective, international internships offer students
incomparable career experience and in-depth cultural
interactions. (Click
here for more information.)
About the FSU International Bachelor's Degree
About the FSU International Bachelor’s Degree
Students may earn a bachelor’s degree through
International Programs. After the completion of 18 credit
hours they may receive a discounted fee.(Click here
for scholarship information.) Each student’s
international program is individualized in consultation
with our offi ce, FSU staff abroad, and advisors in
the student’s major. A student might begin in
Panama in the fall, travel to London in the spring,
and spend the summer in Tokyo. The combination is incredible:
a small, liberal arts college atmosphere coupled with
mind-expanding international education. Advantages abound—cultural
treasures, multicultural perspectives, small classes,
personal professorial attention, increased self-confidence,
and strong group bonds. |
