The Heavener School of Business International Programs is offering its first ever multi-country program. In collaboration with St. John’s University (SJU) the program will host students in Limerick, Ireland; Paris, France, and Rome, Italy. Students will spend five weeks in each of the cities studying with a cohort of business students from the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University.

While living in each of these historic cities students will complete UF online business courses, take SJU classes in a variety of disciplines, engage with the local communities through corporate office visits, guest lectures from local business leaders and participation in cultural excursions.

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Limerick, Ireland

Paris, France

Rome, Italy

The program’s partner school: St John’s University, Queens, NY

The program will be held on the Paris and Rome campuses of St John’s University, one of America’s leading Catholic universities. In Ireland, courses will be taught at the facilities of Mary Immaculate College.

Application Deadline

• Fall: April 5

Program applications are located on the UF International Center website. Students are not accepted into the program until they submit their application and $395 deposit to the UF International Center. Please note that the program operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, though the program rarely reaches full capacity prior to the application deadline.

Program Dates

Terms of Agreement

Students must withdraw from their study abroad program on or before the following dates to avoid fee liability:

• Fall: July 1

Students become financially obligated for the full cost of their study abroad program after these dates. Only in extreme circumstances (e.g., serious personal injury, family emergency, etc.) will a student be allowed to petition for withdrawal prior to the start of the program. Petitions will be reviewed by the Associate Dean and Director of the Heavener School of Business.

Academic Structure

Program Costs

Program Fee

• Fall 2024: $19,000

Program fee includes all academic expenses (tuition/fees), orientations, co-curricular activities & excursions, housing/utilities, group flights for travelling between program host sites, many meals*, international travel medical insurance, and 24/7 emergency support. The $425 deposit paid at the time of application is included in the above figure. Note that some courses may require additional fees upon arrival.

*Meal inclusions vary depending on program host site as outlined in above program details. In Limerick, students receive breakfast and lunch Monday-Thursday. In Paris, students receive breakfast and dinner Monday-Thursday. In Rome, students receive 45 Euros in meal tickets per week that can be used in local restaurants and grocery stores.

Other Estimated Expenses

In addition to the Program Fee, which is billed and due before the program begins, students can also expect to incur the following out-of-pocket incidentals at various stages before or during the program.

The above figures are general estimates. All incidentals, except the passport, will vary between students depending on circumstances and preferences. Students are strongly encouraged to consider devising a budget for meals and other personal expenses in-country. The currency in all three locations is the Euro (€).

Pre-Departure Preparations

In addition to regular advising during the application process, Heavener International Programs hosts a series of sessions for program participants that are designed to offer support and manage student expectations:

• First Meeting: Typically held within a week of the study abroad application deadline, students meet others in the participant cohort and begin networking. Cultural resources are reviewed and further pre-departure tasks are clarified.
• Pre-Departure Session: Typically held two weeks prior to the end of UF classes the preceding semester, final preparations (e.g., packing, finances, phones, etc.) are reviewed. Arrival information, daily life, health & safety, and more are also addressed.
• Study Abroad Survival Session: Typically held on the Reading Day of the preceding semester, students are led through a series of activities about cultural adjustment, global fluency, and comfort zones. Advisors also address any additional fears or concerns regarding travel or program elements.

Exact session dates and times are provided upon formal acceptance into the program. Students also complete an online Pre-Departure Module designed and overseen by the UF International Center, and receive regular communication from Heavener International Programs and FIE each step of the way. Lastly, students are provided with a Heavener International Program Pre-Departure Guide approximately 2-4 weeks before departure. Please email us if you would like to see samples of any pre-departure materials.