Study Abroad Fair highlights global education opportunities

January 25, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida International Center will host the Spring 2012 Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 1 on the Reitz Student Union Colonnade. With 60 study abroad program representatives and UF-sponsored programs expected, students will have an opportunity to explore many possibilities that would enable them to become “Global Gators.”

UF faculty who lead study abroad programs and former study abroad students will be available to share their international experiences. The fair also will feature other universities and institutions that sponsor UF-approved study abroad programs and internships. The Study Abroad Services staff will be available to explain the application process and help students begin the steps to find the right program. A representative from financial affairs will also be on hand to answer questions about financial aid available to students studying abroad.

Approved study abroad programs can count toward degree requirements such as general education and summer study abroad counts toward the nine-hour residency requirement. Students considering study abroad must apply to the International Center in 170 HUB.

Here are the application deadlines: Summer A&C 2012, March 1; Summer B 2012, April 2; and Fall 2012/Academic Year 2013, May 7. Some exchange programs have varying deadlines.

This past year, more than 2,000 students studied abroad. The International Center encourages prospective “Global Gators” to stop by 170 HUB, or visit online at www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu.