Venturing into the unknown can be a daunting task, but if there’s anything I have learned during my time at UF, it’s that you don’t have to do it alone. My name is Carley, and I came to UF as a transfer student in 2021. I always knew I wanted to partake in global engagement while in university and I knew, even as a transfer, that UF would help me make it happen. With the advisement of the Beyond120 program I was able to study abroad in the summer of 2022 through the UF in Cape Town: Writing for Change program in Cape Town, South Africa, and also in the fall semester of 2022 through a Beyond120 Exchange program at the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, UK. I’d consider the benefits of these programs on my academic and professional development to be infinite and I knew I couldn’t be the only one.
I asked several Beyond120 Scholarship Award recipients to share their experiences with engaging in experiential learning opportunities. If you’re a student eager to find unique ways to make the most of your academic career, perhaps these testimonials will grant further insight into a few programs that are offered and help you find what experiential learning opportunity may be best for you.
Whether you’re interested in getting involved in research, searching for an internship, or have your sights set on studying abroad, the Beyond120 program is an invaluable resource for CLAS students to ensure these opportunities are accessible and achievable.
– Carley Anderson