Opportunity to earn in-state tuition at Florida State!
First Year Abroad
London • Florence • Panama City • Valencia
First Year Abroad For over 15 years, FSU has offered new Seminoles the transformative opportunity to study abroad for their first year as part of the renowned First Year Abroad (FYA) program.
A Diverse & Culturally Rich Experience
Unparalleled in its contribution to building self-confident global citizens, the FYA program allows participants to jumpstart their college experience by:
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STUDYING ABROAD
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CREATING LIFELONG
FOR TWO SEMESTERS
FRIENDSHIPS
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EXPLORING
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LEARNING FROM
NEW CULTURES
EXPERT FACULTY
Diverse and culturally rich cities will become the classroom as students earn up to 34 credit hours at one of FSU’s four study abroad centers.
The FYA program provides an opportunity to earn an outof-state tuition waiver (non-FL residents) or up to $1,000 in scholarships (FL residents).
Study abroad and you’ll...
Build community with
Have a unique academic
a diverse group of friends
experience with small class sizes and expert faculty
Stand out from the crowd
communication; return
as you apply for jobs and
home as a global citizen
continued education
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An experience worth sharing. “It’s a big step no doubt, but [...] it’s something you’re really going to be proud of yourself for and really be grateful that you have this experience.” Christina, Panama FYA
“Studying for a whole year abroad is like moving into a whole new life. You feel like you’ve made a new home in just a year!” Jackson, Valencia FYA
“FYA, to me, marked the launch of personal growth, expanded comfort zones, irreplaceable friendships, and lifelong memories that have shaped me into the person I am today.” Sarah Grace, London FYA
Discover FSU’s premier study abroad centers.
England
London
FSU London lies in the heart of central London, only steps away from the British Museum. From the nearby theatres of the West End to the Houses of Parliament, students are perfectly positioned to use this vibrant capital city as their classroom.
FSU Florence is housed in a renovated palace Italy
Florence
Located near the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery, in the heart of this medieval city. Students can easily immerse themselves in local shops, cafes, restaurants, and markets.
scan the qr codes above to learn more about each location.
Spain
and the Caribbean, there is a unique opportunity
Valencia
With students studying from all over Latin America
Panama
Panama offers the amenities of a small campus.
Panama City
Situated within the City of Knowledge, FSU
to meet students from a variety of backgrounds.
FSU Valencia provides a host of opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, and traditional Spanish dining while interacting with the community. A beautiful river-bed park and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences are located nearby.
Invest in this life-changing experience. scan the qr code for details about the comprehensive fya program fees.
It’s more than the classes you’ll take & places you’ll visit. Lifelong Friendships
Memories to Last a Lifetime
Cross-Cultural Immersion
Your program fee will include:
Up to 34 credit hours abroad
International health insurance
Full-time administrative & pastoral support
Housing
24/7 emergency support
Some meals (varies by location)
Cultural excursions
Study center social activities
(varies by location)
Visas
Save up to $43,000 on a typical fouryear degree.
Non-Florida residents can save up to $43,000 for a typical four-year degree!
Complete two consecutive semesters abroad (fall and spring)
Scholarships
degree when they:
for Florida residents
for the remainder of their first undergraduate
Tuition Waivers
reduces out-of-state tuition rates to in-state rates
for Non-Florida residents
Non-Florida residents will earn an FYA waiver that
Enroll in a minimum of 15 credits each semester abroad with an FYA GPA of 3.0 or higher
Florida residents can earn a $1,000 FYA scholarship! Florida residents who maintain an FYA GPA of 3.0 or higher will earn a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward FYA program fees for the spring semester.
I’m in. What’s next? Get Accepted to FSU.
Choose the FSU study center that’s right for you. For more information, visit our website by scanning the QR codes on the study center page of this booklet. Apply early for the FYA program in your preferred location.
Review your passport validity or apply for a passport early, and read the Visa & Immigration information on the IP Website & Student Portal. Reserve your spot at FSU and on the FYA program by paying the FYA Commitment Fee by the deadline.
Attend information & orientation sessions prior to your departure.
Stay in touch with IP’s First Year Programs Team by emailing IP-FirstYear@fsu.edu.
Spend your First Year Abroad!
The Noles Abroad podcast explores study abroad from the perspective of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make it an experience worth sharing. Scan with the Spotify app to listen now!
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