Study Abroad

COVID-19 Updates

As with the nature of the COVID19 virus, the world of international travel also remains unpredictable. In hopes for a best case scenario we are supporting students’ education abroad plans for the Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 terms but also advising students that further delays and deferments are a real possibility. The Office of Global initiatives and International Services utilizes federal resources like the State Department Travel Advisories and CDC but also other resources such as CIEE's Health Risk Index or Johns Hopkins COVID-19 mapping technology to determine travel risk levels:

Expand your world and your future

By immersing yourself in another culture somewhere across the globe, you will broaden your international perspective, gain greater awareness of your own culture and history — and collect amazing travel stories to share for a lifetime. Studies show that international experience leads to greater employment opportunities after you graduate — isn't that worth the investment of a semester or summer abroad?

Explore the variety of programs and locations available here. Our staff can help you match your goals and interests with the best international options.

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Education Abroad 101
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Before scheduling an appointment with study abroad staff, students must first spend navigating FGCU's Education Abroad 101. Educational Abroad 101 is a menu based interactive virtual information session. For CANVAS access to Education Abroad 101 you must send an invite request to mryan@fgcu.edu
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If you have already met with study abroad staff, already spent time in Educational Abroad 101 or you know which program and term you intend to study abroad you can schedule an appointment with FGCU study abroad staff.

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Faculty and Student Resources
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Study abroad forms and FAQs for faculty, staff and students including faculty led program guidelines and proposal documents, student course pre-approval form, waiver forms, basic steps for application process and frequently asked questions.

Faculty, Staff and Student Resources
FGCU COIL Initiative
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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is a teaching method that enables professors from different countries to add a global learning experience to each of their courses. If you are faculty or student, learn more about FGCU's COIL initiative:

FGCU COIL Initiative
Global Virtual Content 2021
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*Beginning January 1st, 2021: An innovative new way to internationalize the curriculum at FGCU across 4 areas of study: Humanities, Business, Science and Global Perspectives. Materials are for faculty to use to internationalize and enhance curriculum. Initial countries to be covered are Costa Rica, England, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and India. Reach out to Matt Ryan for more information and attend our schedule information session on December 9th at 12:00pm via Zoom.

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International Event Calendar
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A calendar for campus events like study abroad information sessions, study abroad fairs, visiting speakers events on international topics, international education week activities and more.

International Event Calendar
Funding Education Abroad
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Program Types

Partner Affiliate Institution Direct Enroll Programs
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Partner Affiliate Direct Enroll Programs are programs affiliated with FGCU in which the students apply directly with the institution. FGCU students receive discounts and the partner program invoices FGCU, thus enabling students to make payments through Gulfline accounts. Currently FGCU has three such partner affiliate programs:
- Harlaxton College in Grantham, UK
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  Imagine studying in a 100-room Victorian manor house in the rolling English countryside one hour north of London. At Harlaxton College, you will do just that! And you'll share the manor with a community of committed faculty, supportive staff, and fellow students from other universities in the U.S. More information and application process
- Sant'Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy
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  Located in southern Italy, the Sant'Anna Institute is an impressive historic structure perched on the cliffs of the Amalfi coast, overlooking the fishing village of Marina Grande and a short walk from the city center. Sant'Anna offers a range for courses in Humanities, Business, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Communication, Health Sciences and offer many internship options. More information and application process More information and application process
- Lorenzo de Medici in Florence or Rome, Italy
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  Over forty-five years of experience have made LdM one of the most distinctive and well-established study abroad institutions in Europe with campuses in Florence, Rome or Tuscania. Students can choose from 600 different courses in 39 subject areas taught in English. More information and application process
Education Abroad Provider Programs
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Outside provider organizations that facilitate independent study abroad experiences for students. There are hundreds of options out there and we will assist you sort through them all and find the best option that matches your academic and personal interests and goals.

Explore By Major (suggested 3rd party provider programs)
Recommended Provider Organizations

Sciences

Business

Resort & Hospitality Management

Communications

English

Health Majors

Engineering

Legal Studies

Psychology

IFSA Butler ($2000 off all published semester program fees for FGCU students)

USAC (Affiliate discounts available)

CEA Study Abroad  (Affiliate discounts available)

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)  (Affiliate discounts available)

TEAN Abroad (Affiliate discounts available)

SAE Barcelona (Affiliat discounts available)

USAC in Valencia, Spain (summer and semester)

James Cook University in Australia (semester direct enroll)

USAC, Costa Rica (summer and semester)

CEA Alicante, Spain (summer and semester)

Sant'Anna Institute, Sorrento Italy (summer and semester)

USAC in Torino, Italy (summer and semester)

CIS Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic (summer and semester)

IFSA Butler in Shanghai, China (summer and semester)

London, England in KEI (summer and semester)

Sant'Anna Institute, Sorrento Italy (summer and semester)

See Exchange Partnership Opportunities Below

Sant'Anna Institute, Sorrento Italy (summer and semester)

USAC in Verona, Italy (summer and semester)

CIS Abroad in Salaya, Thailand (summer and semester)

Exchange Partnership with University of Barcelona CETT

USAC in Seoul, Korea (semester)

Harlaxton Manor, England (summer and semester, courses)

Sant'Anna Institute, Sorrento Italy (summer and semester)

Harlaxton Manor, England (summer and semester, courses)

IFSA Butler in Edinburgh, Scotland (semester)

USAC in Ireland (summer and semester)

CEA Abroad in Costa Rica (summer and semester)

Harlaxton Manor, England (summer and semester, courses)

IFSA Butler in Manipal, India (semester)

Sant'Anna Institute (summer and semester)

USAC in Accra, Ghana (summer and semester)

CEA Prague (summer)

CIS in Salaya Thailand (summer and semester)

USAC in Valencia, Spain (summer and semester)

CEA Abroad Paris (summer and semester)

University of Macerata Exchange Partnership (semester)

CEA Abroad Alicante (summer and semester)

KEI Abroad in London (summer and semester)

CEA Seville (summer and semester)

USAC Maastricht Netherlands (summer and semester)

IFSA Butler in Argentina (semester)
Faculty Led Programs – Short term study tours from one week to one month led by FGCU faculty and taking either 1 or 2 FGCU courses
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Faculty Led Programs Approved for 2021:

Peru: Life in Peru: Iquitos, Amazon, Lima and Cusco

Faculty Led Programs Approved for 2020:

Spain: Exploring Spain's Majestic Cities, from Madrid to Barcelona  *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

Ghana: Conservation Research in West Africa *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

Czech Republic: Opera Study Abroad in Europe  *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

Peru: Culture, Migration and Community Health in Peru  *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

USF in the Netherlands: Sustainable Urban Mobility *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

Hungary: Teaching Experience *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

Mexico: Focus on Campeche  *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

Italy: Choir Tour 2020

Peru: Life in Peru, Iquitos, Amazon, Lima, and Cuzco *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

France: French in Normandy: Cultural Immersion  *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

Italy: Art, Life and Time in Italy  *Application Closed

Mexico: Patrimony for Profit? Politics and the Past in Mexico *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

China: International Civics, Business and Organizations Program *Program cancelled due to COVID 19

Dominican Republic: Community Health and Wellness *Application Closed

Greece: Engineering, Science, and Society - Past and Present Application Closed

Faculty Led Programs from 2019:

Ecuador Adventure, Culture & Eco-Hospitality in Latin America (application closed)

Puerto Rico: Social Work Practice with Latino/as Coping with the Impact of Natural Disasters (application closed)

Greece, Rome and the Ancient Mediterranean (application closed)

Study Abroad Focus on Campeche, Mexico (application closed)

London/Copenhagen: Designing for Sustainability (application closed)

German Intellectual History and Culture (application closed)

France: World War I Centennial Tour (application closed)

Hungary: Student Teaching Experience (application closed)

Guatemala Global Health: Guatemala Immersion (application closed)

Folklore of Ireland (application closed)

Understanding Contemporary Mexico (application closed)
Partner University Exchange Programs
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Exchange programs allow you to pay FGCU tuition to study at foreign institutions with which we have exchange agreements. Students earn direct FGCU academic credit for courses taken abroad. Exchange programs are often affiliated with and coordinated by a college or degree program.
- Audencia Business School in Nantes, France (semester and summer programs)
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  *For Lutgert College of Business majors
  
  An elite business school accredited by three key international bodies: Equis, AACSB, and the AMBA
  
  Offers a variety of business courses taught in English
  
  Offers an eight-week summer school program on the European Union, Doing Business in Europe, and the European Monetary Market
  
  Audencia Business School International Student Guide
  
  FGCU Office of Global Initiatives and International Services can provide course options
  
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- University of Barcelona in Spain (semester and summer programs)
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  *For Lutgert College of Business majors or Resort and Hospitality Management majors
  
  Prestigious Spanish university offers a large selection of business courses taught in English
  
  Courses and internship opportunities available for RHM majors at University of Barcelona's School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy (CETT)
  
  University of Barcelona Student Guide
  
  FGCU Office of Global Initiatives and International Services can provide course options
  
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- University of Wuerzburg in Germany (summer program)
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  *For Lutgert College of Business majors
  
  Offers a special summer program (May-July) created for LCOB students majoring in CIS, Accounting and Marketing and students minoring in CIS and Supply Chain Management
  
  University of Wuerzburg
  
  Courses are limited to SAP I, SAP II and a 3 credit research project
  
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- University of Macerata in Italy (semester program)
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  *best for Political Science or Legal Studies majors
  
  Study at a top university that was founded in 1290 AD in the beautiful city of Macerata located in the Marche region of Italy.
  
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International Internships
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Internships provide students with practical work experience that will overall enhance their personal and professional development. Interns will have hands-on experience abroad that will impact their future career. Below are a few organizations that the Study Abroad office recommends.

FGCU student internship opportunities through International Internships LLC ***option temporarily postponed due to Covid19***

Other recommended international internship organizations:

The Intern Group

CRCC Asia
Service learning Abroad
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Fulfill your service hours at an approved agency in another country. FGCU students are required to participate in 80 hours of service-learning to graduate. Why not obtain these hours abroad? Below are a few organizations where students have had exceptional experiences giving back.

GIVE VOLUNTEERS

Join the many FGCU students that have practiced sustainable international travel while volunteering abroad in Central America, Asia and Africa with GIVE Volunteers. Watch video. GIVE's mission: Inspire growth, empower global citizens and ignite sustainable change worldwide. Apply

Other recommended organizations that FGCU students have connected with:

PROJECTS ABROAD INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER HQ

Featured Programs

Harlaxton College in Grantham, England Lion w FGCU Pennent

Imagine studying in a 100-room Victorian manor house in the rolling English countryside one hour north of London. At Harlaxton College, you will do just that. And you'll share the manor with a community of committed faculty, supportive staff and fellow students from UE and our partner colleges. Course Offerings

Sant'Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy

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Sant'Anna Institute is an international community of constant cultural exchange among faculty, staff and students. Located in southern Italy, the school is an impressive historic structure perched on the cliffs of the Amalfi coast, overlooking the fishing village of Marina Grande and a short walk from the city center. Course Offerings

FGCU Online Abroad Option: Spain or Ireland

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Take your FGCU online courses online while abroad! All forms of financial aid will apply. FGCU has partnered with CEA Abroad Study Centers to offer a comprehensive experiential learning based program during the semester. You take a full semester course load from the hundreds of virtual courses offered at FGCU and let CEA do what they do best, facilitate high quality immersive high impact programming in the iconic cities of Dublin, Ireland and Seville Spain.

Kookmin University in Seoul, Korea

The Seoul program with provider USAC offers courses that introduce you to the business, politics, economics, philosophy, religion, and language of Korea, one of the most rapidly developing nations in East Asia. Seoul is a city of opposites bustling with palaces, city gates, and temples next to government offices, embassies, theatres, shopping, and more. Courses

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Funding Resources

Studying abroad is an amazing opportunity that leads to life-changing experiences. However, the costs associated can seem daunting at first. FGCU is committed to providing its students with the tools and resources necessary to offset the cost of an international experience. On this page, you will find multiple ways to fund your experience abroad.

Scholarships
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Education Abroad Activities & Events

name	day	month	year	time	duration	color	location	description
Study Abroad Session	02	09	2020	3:00pm	1	3	Zoom: ID-943-717-7964 , PW-278488	Learn about the options for FGCU to study abroad
Study Abroad Session	29	09	2020	3:00pm	1	3	Zoom: ID-943-717-7964 , PW-278488	Learn about the options for FGCU to study abroad
Peace Corps Prep Info Session	17	09	2020	3:00pm	1	1	https://peacecorps.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6FMSkSfTR1-4ds-WACQGIQ	Information Seminar hosted by Peace Corps

Our staff and student peer advisors are here to answer your questions...

Matt Ryan

Assistant Director

Office of Global Initiatives and International Services Office

Matt has been working in the field of international education since 1999. As a student he studied abroad in London and since then has backpacked or lived in Australia, Southeast Asia, South America and Europe. Before relocating to SW Florida in 2015, Matt worked with a education abroad provider organization in Brazil for almost a decade. His experiences living and working abroad enhanced his commitment to international education and he enjoys his role as a catalyst for young adults to discover worlds beyond their borders and beyond their cultural comfort zones.

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