Where will you be next summer?
Participating in study abroad can be one of the highlights of attending college. The College of Journalism and Communications sponsors a program each summer that is open to all majors. For one month students travel to an overseas destination to take courses taught by UF professors.
Past trips: Australia Italy UK
Gator Chomp on Mount Etna volcano, Sicily -- May 2006
Summer 2009
In Summer 2009 the program will visit France. Tentative plans include stays in Paris, Dijon, and Lyon, with an optional side trips to London and the Riviera.
Benefits for students:
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UF courses, UF professors, no hassle transferring credits or satisfying major requirements
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Professional planning through partnership of UF International Center and the American Institute for Foreign Study
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Travel with other UF students
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Planned excursions
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Visits to ad agencies and other professional communications venues
Above: Lauren and Danielle in Darling Harbor, Sydney, Australia, 2007
Left: Gators in Strasbourg, France, 2003
One of our beautiful views in Santorini, Greece, 2004
Calendar of Events
Planning for the each summer's trip ordinarily begins about one year in advance. Trip details are announced in the Fall semester (usually October). Students who are on the email list are the first to receive details about the trip. A date is announced for a meeting at which applications for the program are distributed. The program normally fills within a week after the applications are distributed. Spots are limited.
Costs:
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Program costs vary each year depending on location, exchange rates, etc.
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Program costs for 2008 were around $6500, including tuition, lodging, air fare, ground transportation, fees, subway passes, and other expenses.
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Program costs in 2008 will cover most breakfasts and two or three group dinners
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Scholarships are available through the UF International Center
Gators at the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy -- 2006
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