The Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) brings together more than 150 domestic and international students from more than 15 different Florida colleges and universities to engage in a weekend of leadership learning activities. FILC empowers future international leaders through teambuilding exercises and sessions on a variety of topics ranging from global leadership and intercultural communication to campus activism. Participants also enjoy social activities such as campfires, a coffee house, and a Saturday evening dance.
FILC enhances leadership skills by exposing attendees to differing styles of leadership across different backgrounds challenging students to see themselves as global leaders and providing opportunities for multicultural communication between domestic and international students.
Additionally, participating in FILC meets some of the requirements for the intercultural events and activities component of the FSU Global Citizenship Certificate program.
All costs are covered by the Center for Global Engagement for participants who are selected to go to this conference. Read about our eligibility requirements and apply below.
Nomination Deadline |
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| Deadline for Student Nominations |
2/26/26 |
Goals of FILC
- 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 different backgrounds
Eligibility Criteria
- FSU International students and U.S. students interested in global issues and leadership
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Graduation date of Fall 2026 or later
- 18 years of age or older
Cost of Conference
All registration fees will be covered by the Center for Global Engagement. Registration fees include housing, meals during the conference, and transportation—meals on the way to and from the conference not included.
Additional Requirements
All selected participants must commit to:
- Attending all pre-departure meetings
- Attending a post-conference meeting
Nomination Instructions
- Nominations for the FILC are open to both international and domestic current FSU students in good academic standing. The nomination form allows to up to 9 nominations, however, nominators can submit as many as they like. This year, the CGE is looking to take up to 6 FSU students
For any questions, reach out to Chandler Gadea-Guidicelli at cgadeaguidicelli@fsu.edu.
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
"... all the talks, speeches, discussions, activities - they taught me so much about leadership."
—Saleh (International Student - Kuwait), FILC Participant
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
"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