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Spring Break Programs

For students who have always wanted to Study Abroad at some point in their college career, but felt that they didn’t have the time or the money, our Spring Break Programs are often the perfect option. They are also a great alternative for students who might be prohibited from studying abroad because of mapping constraints. Taking advantage of the Spring Break time slot to go abroad can be the perfect solution if personal commitments, job responsibilities, and/or coursework requirements present the need to find an alternative to our traditional semester-long programs.

Incorporate on Campus Study with Going Abroad

Spring Break programs incorporate studying on campus during the spring term with an international experience during the ten-day Break. This combined semester can be a great alternative to our traditional semester abroad programs for students who might be prohibited from being abroad for that longer length of time. Current programs provide study time in England and Switzerland. However, new opportunities are continually being developed with different focuses in additional locations.

Registration and Coursework

Students register for a special “IP section” (International Programs section) of the relevant course that is offered on the Tallahassee Florida State University Campus. The courses are taught throughout the spring semester, just as any other courses students might take. In addition to the regularly scheduled on campus meetings, students participate in a study abroad experience that enhances the coursework. Our Spring Break Programs can now provide you with a Study Abroad option that is focused on one discipline and shorter in duration – therefore being more affordable than a full semester abroad.

Payments for Spring Break Programs

Students pay one program fee to International Programs that includes undergraduate credit hours, housing, program related social cultural excursions, and much more. (Some programs may also include study abroad opportunities for graduate students.) Students do not pay on-campus tuition for the course(s) associated with the program because instructional costs are already included in the program fee.

Financial Assistance Opportunities

As with all of our programs, students can choose from a variety of payment plans including fee deferment against expected financial aid, Florida Bright Futures, Florida Pre-Paid, and other available financial aid and scholarship opportunities. International Programs also offers students an opportunity to apply for scholarships reserved just for Spring Break Programs.

Click on the headings below for detailed information about each program.