Homesickness

Concerns may include: difficulty adjusting to a new culture; missing family and friends back home; "FOMO", or the fear of missing out on activities and events back home; feeling isolated and/or lonely; difficulty to establish new connections in study abroad location.
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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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    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 Activities and Involvement

    Comprised of Student Organizations and Campus Events, Sorority and Fraternity Affairs, and the David and Wanda Brown Center for Leadership and Service, Student Activities and Involvement as a whole works to support their mission in enhancing the student experience at the University of Florida. They provide the foundation for student organizations and their initiatives, facilitate activities and engagement opportunities, and advise, mentor and educate students to maximize their student experience.

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    Student Activities and Involvement

    Comprised of Student Organizations and Campus Events, Sorority and Fraternity Affairs, and the David and Wanda Brown Center for Leadership and Service, Student Activities and Involvement as a whole works to support their mission in enhancing the student experience at the University of Florida. They provide the foundation for student organizations and their initiatives, facilitate activities and engagement opportunities, and advise, mentor and educate students to maximize their student experience.

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