Author: mperezmunoz@ufl.edu

When I applied to be a Morse Scholar, I expected support and mentorship, but I gained so much more. With the encouragement of my amazing advisor and the program’s staff, I have traveled the world, explored incredible opportunities, and grown in ways my freshman self never anticipated.

I have enjoyed the field trips and hands-on experience I have been gaining. I was able to visit museums and collections, as well as going on an excavation in the Cairngorms as part of my classes’ curriculum.

Hear from industry experts on a conservation efforts panel, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium, and learn about future opportunities for internships with CMA.

Calling all CLAS students with interests in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Distribution!

Beyond120 helped me fund my study abroad experience in Rome, Italy. It was the greatest summer of my life, and I grew so much as both a student and an individual.

I am currently studying abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. I was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, but it had always been a dream of mine to visit Australia.

My time as an exchange student in Aberdeen, Scotland at the University of Aberdeen has been one of the coolest things I’ve ever been able to take part of. I’ve been able to meet and even live with so many people from all across the world and from all different backgrounds.

I always imagined myself for years studying abroad because my older sister did it but to actually have the chance to travel to a new country on my own was surreal.

The Beyond120 Scholarship program supports students like me to explore various interests beyond the scope of the classroom.

Even before stepping foot on UF campus, I knew that I wanted to participate in a study abroad experience.

Travelling to Iceland was an incredible experience and one I will never forget!

Shadowing physicians in Vigo, Spain was an unforgettable experience! I have always loved the language and wanted to travel but was not sure I would get the chance until this opportunity was presented to me.

Beyond120 takes students for exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the FBI field office in Tampa, FL.

Beyond120 students attended an exciting day of activities with world-leading biomedical innovators at the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation in Jupiter, FL.

Reflecting on last semester I am so glad I decided to stay the entire year. If anyone is debating between studying abroad for one semester or the academic year I would encourage you to choose the academic year.

I’m beginning to write this post on my last night in Glasgow and I’m not quite sure where to start. How could I ever find the words? I wish I could spare you from hearing the phrase that has been echoed by every study abroad enthusiast, but I think it’s true, ‘studying abroad will change your life.’

For any students interested in the study abroad experience, I whole-heartedly encourage you to sign up for the full academic year if you’re interested.

Going into my third year at the University of Florida, I had little to no concept of what it meant to professionally market myself.