International Education and Study Abroad
Education happens everywhere on campus, and The Buford Center for Campus, Community, and Global Engagement strives to help students maximize their time at the university and to prepare students to become successful members of the interconnected world. Through educational programming, engagement activities, exploration and outings, travel and study abroad, The Buford Center for Campus, Community, and Global Engagement assists individuals in coming to a better understanding of our global society. Some of the ways in which The Buford Center for Campus, Community, and Global Engagement supports students include:
- International/Intercultural Engagement Opportunities for Students:
Lectures and dialogues with international scholars, visiting professors, intercultural classroom engagement and presentations, game nights, cultural performances, international cooking demonstrations, special outings to cultural activities and festivals, culturally diverse communities, museums, sporting events, and conferences.
- International Opportunities for Students:
o International Exchanges (Faculty, Staff, and Students)
Agreements between UF and institutional partners throughout the world allow for the movement and exchange of faculty, staff, and students both inward and outbound for educational, practical, and professional experience. Program duration ranges from one week to one full academic year.
o Faculty-led International Programs
Students can apply to join cohorts that are advised, guided, and accompanied by UF faculty members for programs in a variety of international locations to research, study, serve, and engage in exploration and learning.
o Individual Study Abroad Programs
Individual students looking for an academic experience in an international location can select from programs offered by a University of Findlay partner university or through a commercial partner provider for short-term, summer, semester, or academic year-long terms. Academic credit earned abroad is transferred back to UF and included in the student record towards meeting graduation requirements.
o Service Programs Abroad
Service is an important aspect of the UF experience and a value that we, as Oilers, hold dear. There are many opportunities for bringing meaning to one’s life through service to others. In addition to the numerous on- and off-campus service and academic service-learning opportunities offered by The Buford Center for Campus, Community, and Global Engagement, service in the global community is also available at UF. Travel to other parts of the world for short durations during academic breaks (winter, spring, and summer) provides students, as well as faculty and staff, the opportunity to support the needs of people and communities beyond our borders.
Opportunities to travel, explore, study, and serve, are available in countries throughout the world. The Buford Center for Campus, Community, and Global Engagement can provide assistance with getting you where you would like to go, meeting the people you would like to meet, and learning what you hope to learn about yourself and others.
Contact Information
The Assistant Director of International Education and Global Engagement is located in the Buford Center for Campus, Community, and Global Engagement and can be reached by calling 419-434-4309 or by email: bufordcenter@findlay.edu.