FYA Quick Facts 1
FYA is designed for seamless continuation toward graduation
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FYA fulfills the summer residency required for most students
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Students can take up to 49 credit hours over 12 months
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FSU academic advisors ensure students stay on track with majors
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Classes are taught in English, except for foreign language courses
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Admission to FYA is guaranteed to most majors. For details about how FYA works with your major, visit our website or email us
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Living among native speakers immeasurably aids Italian or Spanish skills for students choosing to study in Italy, Panama, or Spain
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Classes satisfy requirements for the Liberal Studies program, many minors, and first-year prerequisites for most majors (science and engineering majors must choose England, Panama, or Spain)
Where can I go?
How do I get started?
London, England Florence, Italy Panama City, Republic of Panama Valencia, Spain
First, you must be accepted to FSU as a degree-seeking, firsttime-in-college student. Then, upon admittance*, you will submit a separate application for the FYA program.
You can also opt to change your location for the summer term, spending it at another study center. Visa or travel restrictions may apply.
DON’T MISS IT! Flip through to the end of this booklet for each location’s details.
*Students admitted by FSU for the summer term or the Seminole Pathways Program must enroll in an online course, Global Foundations, offered by International Programs during the summer prior to starting their First Year Abroad.
