First Year Abroad- Panama City, Panama

  Panama

Panama City

Term: Academic Year 
Dates: inquire for more info.

Description: Academic Year Abroad: An international program for the global-thinking, adventurous student. This program has been specifically designed for incoming out-of-state Freshman to Florida State University who want to start their academic career in global way.

Florida State University's new Academic Year Abroad (AYA) Program in Panama City, Panama allows students to complete the first twelve months of their FSU careers studying abroad with our International Programs. The incentives for taking advantage of this opportunity are extraordinary and compelling.

Panama City, Republic of Panama
Florida State University's first international campus opened in Panama in 1957. It has served thousands of students seeking either short-term study abroad experiences or associate and bachelor's degrees. Located in La Boca, at the foot of the Bridge of the Americas, the campus boasts the largest English-language library in Panama, an island research facility, ample classroom space, computer facilities, housing, a cafeteria, a gymnasium and athletic fields.

Highlights: Degree Progression for Almost All Majors
We place great emphasis on ensuring progress toward graduation will not be impeded by participating in this program. The classes offered meet requirements of the Liberal Studies Program, many minors, and first year prerequisites for almost any major. We strongly encourage students to declare one of the exploratory majors, regardless of site (there are four exploratory majors: Communication; Human Services & Social Sciences; Creative Arts, Humanities & Letters; Science, Technology & Engineering; and Education & Teaching.) We also offer classes required for students who are "Business, not formally admitted" majors. This program also meets the summer residency requirements for all FSU students.

Academic Benefits
Other academic benefits include small classes, personal attention from your faculty members, and courses which incorporate local academic, historical, and cultural resources into the fabric of student learning.

Out-of-State Tuition Waivers
Upon completing twelve months of international study on one of the designated programs, participants will receive tuition waivers which will cover the out-of-state portion of tuition for the remainder of their first undergraduate degree at FSU in Tallahassee. Spread across a typical four year degree program, this could represent a savings of USD40,000 for the European options and USD55,000 for the Panamanian option! This arrangement is contingent upon the student remaining in good academic and judicial standing throughout their FSU career. Students must attend consecutive semesters without interruption, progressing toward their degree completion, and staying "on map".

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please visity our website for details.

Not Included: round-trip international airfare; passport; food except as noted; books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money; class-related performances and events.

Note: Students planning on majoring in Science, Mathematics, or Computer Science must attend Panama.

Note: Courses, prices, and dates are subject to change.

NOTE: This program is only open to incoming Freshman to Florida State University.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Panama Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Florida State University International Programs's Mission Statement: The Florida State University International Programs is committed to providing a quality international learning environment where students are challenged to be learners, leaders, achievers and contributors within a global community. In the twenty-first century students must be able to understand and perceive global change, and we are dedicated to exposing them to international cultures, lifestyles and languages.

Year Founded: 1957