Difficulty Understanding English

Concerns may include: difficulty communicating with local students, professors, staff, etc.; difficulty communicating with other international students who speak a different language; difficulty expressing your concerns, thoughts, and feelings; difficulty learning even the basics of your host country's language.
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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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    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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