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The Florida State University's Global Pathways Certificate helps students become global citizens.

Nursing Major, Global Pathways Certificate: Global Issues, Senior. In the summer of 2008, Sophia traveled to Turkey with the Tolerance and Dialogue Group at Florida State University. During her visit she worked on intercultural and interfaith issues. Once she learned basic Turkish and she was able to communicate and break some stereotypes of Americans while breaking her own of the Middle East.

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The new Global Pathways Certificate program is now available for any The Florida State University Graduate Student. This award-winning program is an initiative of the International Center, and designed by Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. The certificate maximizes the rich cultural learning experiences available to students on campus, in the community and abroad. Students choose a certificate theme based on their interest and goals, take related academic courses and a language, and participate in international and/or cross-cultural experiences and events to enhance their theme. Such active learning and reflection, together with cross-cultural interaction, dialogue and service help provide the invaluable skills and competencies needed to be a global-ready graduate. (more)

The Florida State University recognizes that international collaborations and agreements with partner universities provide invaluable opportunities for students and faculty in this era of globalization. The Florida State University provides support for faculty, department and college efforts to initiate and develop these collaborations and to increase student participation in exchanges. A series of guidelines and procedures for setting up and supporting international exchanges is now available. (more)