Can’t go home for breaks

Concerns may include: not knowing where to go during academic breaks, wondering what other opportunities are available to students who don't go home during breaks, concerned about going home for break, can't afford to go home during breaks, distance is too far to go home for breaks, wondering about short-term housing options.
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Care Area

The Care Area is an area within the Dean of Students office that was created to care for every single individual that walks through this campus. The Care Area consists of many different resources, facilities. and success plans to allow every person to feel a part of this University of Florida community. The Care Area is run by amazing professionals that work to create a welcoming environment for all students and faculty.

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Care Area

The Care Area is an area within the Dean of Students office that was created to care for every single individual that walks through this campus. The Care Area consists of many different resources, facilities. and success plans to allow every person to feel a part of this University of Florida community. The Care Area is run by amazing professionals that work to create a welcoming environment for all students and faculty.

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    International Center

    The University of Florida is proud to be a leader in fostering international understanding, and in developing the networks of students and scholars who collectively work to build a brighter future for the world. And the UF International Center’s (UFIC) mission is to serve and support the entire UF community in this effort since 1991. UFIC staff administer the programs that made possible over 6,600 international students on campus or pursuing practical training this past year, that sent almost 2,200 UF students to study abroad, that manage hundreds of collaborative agreements with partner institutions across the world, and that support thousands of international trips for research, teaching and collaboration.

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    International Center

    The University of Florida is proud to be a leader in fostering international understanding, and in developing the networks of students and scholars who collectively work to build a brighter future for the world. And the UF International Center’s (UFIC) mission is to serve and support the entire UF community in this effort since 1991. UFIC staff administer the programs that made possible over 6,600 international students on campus or pursuing practical training this past year, that sent almost 2,200 UF students to study abroad, that manage hundreds of collaborative agreements with partner institutions across the world, and that support thousands of international trips for research, teaching and collaboration.

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    Housing and Residence Life

    The Department of Housing and Residence Life is composed of award-winning facilities and programs that support student development and build community to enhance the university's academic mission. Housing and Residence Life provides full-service living experiences for our 7,600+ residence hall students and 1,900+ Graduate and Family Housing village residents. There may be times during your on-campus living experience that you may need support in navigating complex relationships such as roommate conflicts, not connecting with others, or a variety of other assimilation concerns.

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    Housing and Residence Life

    The Department of Housing and Residence Life is composed of award-winning facilities and programs that support student development and build community to enhance the university's academic mission. Housing and Residence Life provides full-service living experiences for our 7,600+ residence hall students and 1,900+ Graduate and Family Housing village residents. There may be times during your on-campus living experience that you may need support in navigating complex relationships such as roommate conflicts, not connecting with others, or a variety of other assimilation concerns.

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    Study Abroad Services

    Through partnerships with UF faculty who lead Study Abroad programs, and outstanding partner institutions, UF is proud to offer more than 1,100 programs world-wide to study, research, intern, and participate in service learning abroad. Thousands of Gators study abroad each year and gain valuable experiences that impact their future academic and career pursuits. You can stay on track with your degree progress and use your scholarships and financial aid while taking courses in another country.

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    Study Abroad Services

    Through partnerships with UF faculty who lead Study Abroad programs, and outstanding partner institutions, UF is proud to offer more than 1,100 programs world-wide to study, research, intern, and participate in service learning abroad. Thousands of Gators study abroad each year and gain valuable experiences that impact their future academic and career pursuits. You can stay on track with your degree progress and use your scholarships and financial aid while taking courses in another country.

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    Student Financial Affairs (Financial Aid)

    The Office for Student Financial Affairs is the center of all financial aid for UF students. Their office helps students with all aspects of financial aid including application, eligibility, verification and disbursement. Currently more than seventy percent of students at UF receive some form of financial assistance. The office helps students in need and walks them through the various different forms of assistance available at UF and offers financial aid packages.

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    Student Financial Affairs (Financial Aid)

    The Office for Student Financial Affairs is the center of all financial aid for UF students. Their office helps students with all aspects of financial aid including application, eligibility, verification and disbursement. Currently more than seventy percent of students at UF receive some form of financial assistance. The office helps students in need and walks them through the various different forms of assistance available at UF and offers financial aid packages.

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