What is Beyond Borders?

Learn, lead and serve in a cross-cultural context

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 2½ to 3 weeks after the end of spring semester at either the Studentenwerk in Dresden, Germany; or the University of Costa Rica's branch campus in Turrialba, Costa Rica.

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Information Session Dates Tuesdays, September 13, 20; October 4, 11 at 4pm. Wednesdays, September 14, 21; October 5, 12 at 12pm at the Center for Global and Multicultural Engagement Application Deadline Jamaica - September 26, 2011 Costa Rica, Germany - October 28, 2011

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 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 of Spanish or German is recommended but not required.

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