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International Students Talk about Life at USF St. Petersburg

As November is International Education Month, we reached out to several of these students to hear their stories and lessons they have learned along the way.

November 19, 2019Student Life

Students from the Chancellor’s Leadership Council spent two weeks immersed in Chinese culture.

Reflecting on Life-Changing Study Abroad Experiences

USFSP offers a variety of study abroad programs—from ethics studies in Greece, Italy and England to cultural, politics and history in China.

November 4, 2019Student Life

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Quick Pitch Competition Gives Students Direct Sales Exposure

The inaugural “Selling by the Bay” quick-pitch competition provided real-world sales experience for students from a variety of majors, such as marketing, health sciences and finance.

October 29, 2019Research and Innovation, Student Life

Thousands attend the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs that is co-organized and hosted by USFSP.

St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs to Bring Analysis and Understanding to a Changing Global Landscape

USF St. Petersburg is once again the co-organizer and host of the renowned St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs February 12-15.

February 5, 2019Events

USF St. Petersburg students in china

Students Explore China and Connect with Peers Across the World During Winter Break

For 12 students in the Honors Program, this winter break provided them with the opportunity to fly across the world and immerse themselves in the history and daily life of China.

January 14, 2019Student Life

Dr. Emmanoel Vieira Da Silva Filho

Fulbright Scholars Enhance Global Perspectives as University Celebrates International Education Month

For the past four years, USF St. Petersburg has celebrated International Education Month in November, using the opportunity to promote programs that prepare students for the global landscape, attract potential students and scholars from abroad and showcase international initiatives undertaken at the University.

November 14, 2018Campus News, Research and Innovation

Susan Gala, Geraldine Arredondo, Martine Wagner, Kim McDaniel, Franco Silva, Linda Ramirez, Lola Baldeon, Gabriela Valencia, Lavely, Johnnie Rawlings Murdach.Photo by Elizabeth Barenis

Film Festival Provides Student Intern Direct Knowledge of Timely and Timeless Topics in Latin America

For Decker Lavely, it all started with a Facebook post. While browsing her news feed a few months ago, the USF St. Petersburg sophomore spotted an ad for an internship at the Tampa Bay Latin Film Festival.

October 31, 2018Events, Student Life

Chemistry Instructor John Osegovic not only taught students, but was taught by them, here learning how to make dumplings.

Faculty Exchange Academic and Cultural Knowledge with Students, Professors in China

After several hours of lecturing to a room full of Chinese college students on culture, communication and its relationship to a teacher’s disposition, Dr. LaSonya Moore had that rarest of experiences.

September 19, 2018Campus News, Research and Innovation

International students gather for the Coffee Social held Sept. 6. (Credit: Crow’s Nest)

USF St. Petersburg to Celebrate International Diversity During Welcoming Week

Most educators believe that diversity in the classroom not only exposes students to a variety of perspectives, it also promotes empathy and better prepares them to participate in the global economy.

September 13, 2018Campus News, Events

Emma Roberson and Minh Anh Nguyen take part in the opening ceremony for the education abroad program in Vietnam.

Education Abroad in Vietnam Provides Students Deep Cultural Immersion

Emma Roberson wasn’t sure what to expect when she began studying Vietnam as part of an immersive education abroad program offered to USF St. Petersburg students.

August 9, 2018Student Life

USFSP alum and Peace Corps volunteer Brandi Murphy during her more than two years in Zambia.

Alumni Profile: Brandi Murphy, Peace Corps Food Security Volunteer

Brandi Murphy always knew she wanted to join the Peace Corps. Part of it was wanderlust — a desire to see another part of the world. The other part was what she describes as the call to serve.

June 5, 2018Campus News

Interim Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock and Professor Blerim Reka from South East European University sign the collaboration agreement.

USF St. Petersburg Signs First American University Collaboration Agreement with South East European University

At a signing ceremony last month, USF St. Petersburg became the first American higher education institution to form a collaboration agreement with South East European University in Macedonia.

May 25, 2018Campus News

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