Grey Yavneh
Global Exchanges Student
Bachelor's in Fine Arts

Grey Yavneh, fine arts major at FSU, completed his Global Exchange at the Universitat de Politecnica de Valencia in Spain during the 2019-2020 academic year.

While in studying internationally, FSU students can truly invest in learning about other cultures around the globe through the Global Exchanges program.

“I wanted to travel the world and learn Spanish. Taking art classes in Spain was the perfect program for me,” Yavneh said.

Students can also broaden their career opportunities and professional networks while on an exchange. “This exchange changed my life. I’ve met so many incredible people, worked on personal and academic goals, and have had incredible experiences. My career path will be forever changed because of those things and from learning and greatly advancing in Spanish. Fluency in Spanish makes me a much fiercer competitor in America’s job market,” Yavneh said. Many Global Exchanges students gain insight into their future career possibilities through the experience.

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.

“You should definitely do it. You get to travel, grow as a person, and make many new experiences and friends. I am eternally grateful to the FSU Global Exchanges department for helping me manifest an exchange in Valencia, Spain,” Yavneh 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.