First Year Abroad

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.

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