Florida International Leadership Conference
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Camp Ocala 4-H Center DEADLINE for Student Applications: DEADLINE for Session Proposals & Peer Leader Application: |
Participating in this program meets some of the requirements for the international events and activities component of the FSU Global Pathways Certificate: http://global.fsu.edu/globalpathways
The 6th annual Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) is happening at Camp Ocala 4-H Center in Altoona, Florida from February 3-5, 2012. This inspiring conference is dedicated to providing a unique leadership training experience and networking opportunity for a select group of student leaders. Last year, the FILC was home to over 130 international students and U.S study or service abroad students representing 17 Florida schools and over 35 different countries!
The conference challenges future international leaders with teambuilding exercises and sessions on a variety of topics ranging from global leadership, to intercultural communication, to campus activism. Participants enjoy social activities such as campfires, a coffeehouse, cookouts, canoeing, and a Saturday evening dance party. Last year's FILC even included a student-organized "World Cup" soccer tournament with competing regions of North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Goals of Conference:- To enhance leadership skills
- To promote friendships and networks among international and study abroad students
- To acknowledge and reward student leaders who work to promote international understanding on campus
- To challenge students to see themselves as global leaders
- To recognize the differing styles of leadership across cultures
Eligibility Criteria:
Florida State University international students and U.S. students interested in global issues and leadership:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Graduation date Spring 2012 or later
- Current or previous involvement in an activity or organization
All FILC 2012 registration fees will be covered by the Center for Global Engagement for FSU student participants (registration fees include housing, meals during conference, and transportation - meals on the way to and from conference not included).
Application Instructions
First-time Applicants - If you did not attend the Florida International Leadership Conference last year, please complete the regular student application:
Deadline Passed
Previous FILC Participants - If you attended FILC in a previous year, you have the opportunity to return to the conference as a Peer Leader or as a Session Presenter.
- Peer Leaders - 10 students statewide who attended last year's FILC may apply to return in 2012 and serve as Peer Leaders. The Peer Leader role involves assisting with sessions, co-presenting a session, and assisting with general conference activities and socials. Selected Peer Leaders will have all expenses provided, including food, lodging, transportation and conference registration.
- Session Presenters - If you wish to present a 45-60 minute session or workshop, you can submit a session proposal. If your proposal is accepted, you may register to participate in the full conference and pay the $90 registration fee (if your school is already covering your registration costs or you are a Peer Leader, please disregard this). If you prefer not to stay the whole weekend, but will come just for Saturday (no overnight stay), no registration fee is required.
Session proposals are due December 19, 2011. - Session Proposal Applications are now available here.
Student Reflections
"Thank you so much for making FILC possible. It truly changed my life. The friends that I made there I know are going to be my close friends forever. I came back from FILC with so much energy and it is spreading and making change already."
-- Pradiip (International Student - Venezuela) FILC Participant 2011
"... all the talks, speeches, discussions, activities - they taught me so much about leadership."
-- Saleh (International Student - Kuwait), FILC Participant 2011
FILC was a great, fun opportunity to meet other leaders studying in Florida from many countries. It gave us the chance to explore ideas and exchange information, as well as to clarify misunderstandings and get answers to necessary questions. The weekend was full of interactive, educational sessions; yet, was well balanced with free time.
-- Christy (U.S. Study Abroad Student) FILC Participant 2010
"Going to FILC gave me that same feeling I felt while abroad... I especially liked learning about the cultural differences of other students and how they were adjusting to life in America."
-- Sandy (U.S. Study Abroad Student), FILC Participant 2011
"FILC was a great, fun opportunity to meet other leaders studying in Florida from many countries. It gave us the chance to explore ideas and exchange information, as well as to clarify misunderstandings and get answers to necessary questions. The weekend was full of interactive, educational sessions; yet, was well balanced with free time."
-- Christy (U.S. Study Abroad Student) FILC, Participant 2010
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