FSU's Center for Global Engagement’s Engage Your World Speaker Series presents Making a Difference Through Diplomacy: Consider Joining the U.S. Department of State by CB Toney on Wednesday, February 23, at 5 p.m. on Zoom.
CB Toney is the Diplomat in Residence for the U.S. Department of State’s and recruits in northern Florida, southern Alabama, and southern Georgia. He will share how you can put your FSU degree to use through meaningful work at the State Department.
Florida State University’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) welcomed over 150 new international students from 26 countries to campus this spring. These new arrivals contribute to FSU's global footprint, which now includes over 1,700 international students coming from approximately 120 countries and areas.
Thais Pedrete, Ph.D.
International Scholar from Brazil
The Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC) is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students at Florida State University to develop important global competencies.
By engaging in a combination of academic coursework and intercultural experiences, students gain intercultural communication skills and develop a deeper knowledge of global issues.
Wen-Chi Shie, Ph.D.
International Alumna from Taiwan
Doctorate in Public Administration
The Provost’s Latin America/Caribbean Merit Scholarship provided six new international students from Peru, Bolivia, St. Maarten, and Brazil, with scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Students receive $500 for one or two semesters and classification as a Florida resident for tuition purposes during the semester(s) of the scholarship.
2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients include:
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International students, scholars, and family members benefit from CGE's English Conversation Club held every Monday-Friday from 4-5 p.m. in The Globe Lounge when classes are in session at Florida State University.
CGE invites all levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) speakers to meet and practice conversational English in a relaxed atmosphere. These sessions are led by experienced English speakers.
Sara V. Young
Global Citizenship Certificate Student
Bachelor’s in Psychology and East Asian Studies
Maryam Takalou
International Student from Iran
MFA Studio Art, Class of 2022
Lacey Moret joins the CGE staff as an Immigration Coordinator with 6 years of experience in international education and 14 years of experience in higher education.
She is one of the first welcoming faces you see when you enter our International Student and Scholar Services suite. Lacey provides immigration-related services to F-1 and J-1 international students. She works with both CGE’s internal data management system, Sunapsis, and the U.S federal database, SEVIS.
