| BEYOND BORDERS International Cultural Exchange Kingston, Jamaica Turrialba, Costa Rica Dresden, Germany |
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Learn, lead and serve in a cross-cultural context
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Beyond Borders |
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This unique exchange program offers an alternative to traditional academic study abroad programs and provides students with short-term, rich cultural learning experiences through immersion in the target cultures. Small groups of 10-12 students spend one week at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica during FSU spring break; or three weeks after the end of spring semester at either the Technical University in Dresden, Germany; or the University of Costa Rica's branch campus in Turrialba, Costa Rica.
The benefits of participating in Beyond Borders:
- Learn about the target culture through interaction with the people in a variety of social, cultural, service and academic settings.
- Increase awareness of the social, cultural, political and environmental issues facing the host culture.
- Become actively engaged through volunteer activities
- Participate in leadership learning opportunities and share your culture with your counterparts during their exchange visit to FSU
- Gain cultural competencies and leadership skills needed to make a difference in a global society
Eligibility: All Florida State University students with an interest in the target
culture and in developing cross cultural competencies and leadership skills are eligible to apply. Some knowledge of Spanish or German is recommended but not required.
INFORMATION SESSIONS DATES:
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If you would like to schedule a presentation about Beyond Borders for your class, please fill out the Presentation Request Form. Please send this form to us via fax to 644-9951 or via e-mail, to bb@admin.fsu.edu.
EXCHANGE DATES:
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JAMAICA FSU March 7-14, 2009 (Spring Break) ---- FSU GROUP TO University of West Indies, Jamaica |
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COSTA RICA May 6-27, 2009 ---- FSU GROUP to Costa Rica |
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GERMANY May 6-27, 2009 ---- FSU Group to Dresden, Germany |
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FSU WILL HOST THE DIFFERENT EXCHANGE GROUPS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: |
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JAMAICA University of West Indies to FSU - October 16-23, 2007 |
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COSTA RICA University of Costa Rica to FSU - Three weeks in January/February |
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GERMANY Technical University-Dresden to FSU - February 26, 2009 - March 19, 2009 |
Application Process:
The application, short essay and references are due to the International Center at
945 Learning Way. The deadline for submission of applications is September 8, 2008 for UWI and October 22, 2008 for UCR and TU-D. Applicants will interview with the selection committee. Ten to twelve participants (plus alternates) will be selected based on their interest in the host culture, desire to increase cultural competencies and strengthen leadership skills,
and ability to work in a group.
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Program Requirements:
All team members will participate in pre-departure orientation sessions prior to the
exchange and will be actively involved in planning and hosting the incoming group from
the partner university.
FEES:
| Jamaica | $900 |
| Costa Rica | $1650 |
| Germany | $1700 |
Fees cover airfare, lodging, in country transportation, insurance, museum and other admission fees, and most meals (Except for three day travel break for TU-D). If selected, all students traveling abroad must purchase an International Student ID card (ISIC) for $22. The card can be purchased at www.myisic.com.
BEYOND BORDERS
International Center
945 Learning Way, PO Box 3064240
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4240
Telephone: (850) 645-1220
Email: bb@admin.fsu.edu