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Why Global First Year was the best fit for me – G1Y Student Voice
Global First Year at FIU is such a great program for international students from all over the world. It is a program especially for international students’ first year to help them with every step at the university. However, even though the Global First Year program succeeds in providing understanding professors, many activities and clubs, and... Continue reading Why Global First Year was the best fit for me – G1Y Student Voice
I Am A Citizen of The World – G1Y Student Voice
“A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of hopes and dreams.” -Unknown How paradoxical it is to say a person can claim his place, thousands miles away from where he/she was born, a home away from home. This is definitely the case for me. My name is Anna and I... Continue reading I Am A Citizen of The World – G1Y Student Voice
Hard Work through the English Language Institute Pays Off – G1Y Student Voice
A few months ago, I started my study abroad life. Instead of going directly to the Global First Year to start college courses, I went to the English Language Institute (ELI) at Florida International University for language courses. This is because my TOEFL score did not meet the G1Y requirement when I applied, so I... Continue reading Hard Work through the English Language Institute Pays Off – G1Y Student Voice
My summer internship in Barcelona, Spain – G1Y Student Voice
Where did you intern? What did you do there? For summer 2018, I did an internship with Glovo. Glovo is a start-up company in Barcelona that was ranked in top 10 start-ups in that city for 2016–17. It is basically a delivery app that promises quick, 3D-tracked delivery. The delivered items are divided in different... Continue reading My summer internship in Barcelona, Spain – G1Y Student Voice
Why I love Global First Year at FIU! – G1Y Student Voice
My name is Cintia and I'm an international student from Angola and my intended major is environmental engineering. I entered FIU through the Global First Year program. Global First Year (G1Y) definitely exceeded my expectations. When I first came to FIU I thought it would be difficult to adapt, however, when a got here I saw that... Continue reading Why I love Global First Year at FIU! – G1Y Student Voice
A Classic Camp Experience – Lukas Calafell, Student Services Advisor
On a hot morning, students eagerly waited in front of Parkview hall with blankets, pillows, and bags in hand. Fellow staff members and I were taking them to a camp near Orlando, FL. I’m not sure if they knew what to expect from camp, but I think they at least planned to have a good... Continue reading A Classic Camp Experience – Lukas Calafell, Student Services Advisor
Choosing Global First Year program – G1Y Student Voice
I am a Global Leaders Outreach Workgroup Representative for Spring 2018. I organized a Russian lunch in the Global office on June 11, 2018. For all Global students who don’t know Russian cuisine, it was a lunch with all traditional and homemade food in the Global office, which is always open for us when we... Continue reading Choosing Global First Year program – G1Y Student Voice
Life at FIU, Check out FIU highlights, which include summer activities, student internships, university culture, and various things to do in Miami! Miami, Careers
My Summer Internship Experience- G1Y Student Voice
I am senior majoring in Hospitality Management. I came to the States three years ago and it has been a great learning/personal experience. I have had incredible experiences with new friends and worked with amazing people who taught me powerful tools for business and life. I am currently completing my 1000 hours of hospitality related... Continue reading My Summer Internship Experience- G1Y Student Voice