What is Beyond Borders?

Beyond Borders is a unique exchange program which 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 3 weeks at the end of spring semester in Dresden, Germany at the Technical University - Dresden.

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Information Session Dates Tuesdays, September 4, 11, 18; October 2 at 4pm. Wednesdays, September 5, 12; October 10 at 12pm at the Global and Multicultural Engagement Building Room 2600 Application Deadline Jamaica - September 21, 2012 Germany - October 26, 2012

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.
• Participate in leadership learning opportunities and share your culture with your counterparts during their exchange visit to FSU.
• Gain cultural competencies needed to make a difference in a global society.
• Earn 1 credit towards your liberal studies requirements.
• Fulfill the international requirement for the Global Pathways Certificate.

Eligibility:  All Florida State University students with an interest in the target culture and in developing cross cultural competencies are eligible to apply. Some knowledge German (for Germany) is recommended but not required.

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