CGE Student Spotlight: Diego Serrano

Diego Serrano
Global Exchanges Student
Bachelor's in Chinese, Concentration in Business

Diego Serrano, FSU alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in Chinese, completed his Global Exchanges at Fudan University in Shanghai, China during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Serrano was inspired to participate in a Global Exchange to improve upon his Chinese language skills. “I wanted to study abroad because I knew that would be the best chance I had at experiencing the Chinese language and culture firsthand,” he said. Many exchange students invest themselves in a new culture, broaden their global perspective, and enhance their foreign language skills.

Global Exchange students can learn about themselves while expanding their worldview and networks. “Studying abroad in China had a lasting effect on me," Serrano said. "All the new experiences I went through helped me learn a lot about myself. The friendships I made, the unforgettable memories, and the challenges of being on my own in a foreign country have all challenged me for the better and I could not be happier with my decision to partake in the program."

Global Exchanges is an exciting and culturally immersive opportunity for FSU undergraduates to live, learn, and explore another culture as an exchange student at a partner university. Students who participate in the program can pay FSU tuition, take classes toward their major earning FSU credit, and use their financial aid. Choose from 45+ partner universities worldwide and stay abroad for 1-2 semesters at a time.

Global Exchanges is an exciting and culturally immersive opportunity for FSU undergraduates to live, learn, and explore another culture as an exchange student at a partner university. Students who participate in the program can pay FSU tuition, take classes toward their major earning FSU credit, and use their financial aid. Choose from 45+ partner universities worldwide and stay abroad for 1-2 semesters at a time.

“To anyone considering the program, I would absolutely recommend you go for it! It will be an experience that you’ll never forget! There are so many adventures to be had and many great memories to be made,” he said.

FSU students who are interested in enrolling in a Global Exchange program can visit globalexchanges.fsu.edu to learn more or email goglobal@fsu.edu to request an advising session.

If you've been on a Global Exchange and would like to share your experience with the FSU community, fill out this 20-minute questionnaire and prepare to upload photos from your exchange.