UCF Abroad

This week our international ambassadors are sharing their favorite historical landmarks in Rome and Barcelona!

What Drake said… These pictures are just some of the highlights from session A at our Rome International Center

Trey Odegaard is an Aerospace Engineering major with an International Business minor who studied on a UCF Exchange in Madrid, Spain! 🇪🇸✨ His semester abroad was packed with learning, travel, friendships, and one life‑changing moment — getting engaged while exploring Europe.
🌟 Trey’s Story   “I attended a great school in which I learned a lot, but I learned even more from my travels. I made a lot of friends, got engaged, and had the time of my life abroad through it all.”
💬 Tips for studying abroad in Spain
• Talk to as many people as you can and make the most of every day.
• Practice Spanish before — and while — living in Spain.
• Be open to new experiences; Madrid’s culture and energy make it easy to connect with others.
📌 Favorite facts about Spain
• The food is unmatched — truly some of the best in the world.
• The nightlife is unlike anywhere else.
• Most people speak both English and Spanish fluently, making it easy to adjust.
📷 Photos   Sand Dunes in Morocco Engagement photo in Tromsø, Norway Moments throughout Spain

Moments from the Costa Rica International Center 🇨🇷 To learn more, our DMs are open!

Our summer drop in hours will be Tuesdays 1-3 PM in the College of Sciences on the 3rd floor! Bring any questions you have about study abroad!

Thank you to all the student who came to our last pre-departure meet up! We are so excited to have such a large Engineering cohort attending our International Centers in Rome and Barcelona this summer!

Learn about these study abroad programs that were HAND-PICKED for our Knights! ⚔️✨
🗺️ Destination 1: ITALY 🇮🇹

👀 Stay tuned next week to find out which country we're heading to next 🔜✈️

The first day of spring is here! Which means it's time to start looking forward🌷🌏
Join us for drop-in advising sessions to explore programs, ask questions & take the first step toward your global journey 🧳✈️
No appointment needed, just stop by!

Take a look at the highlighted program options designed specifically for UCF students!
🔗Link to see program options:
https://studyabroad.ucf.edu/_portal/ucf-partner-programs

*We will not be advising on reciprocal exchange programs during these sessions.
For advising or information on reciprocal exchange programs, visit the following link:
https://studyabroad.ucf.edu/_portal/outgoing-exchange
or contact Daren Caine:
[email protected] *

Keilly Cespedes is a Computer Science Major who studied abroad with UCF Exchange in Jönköping, Sweden!
📷Picture Highlights
• Crusing through fjords in Norway
• Day trip to gränna
• Ovre ceremony during kickoff week
• Gamla Stan in Stockholm
• Sweden Flags
• International students in ovres
• Fjords on my Camera
• Boat ride through the Almafi Coast in Italy
• Positano on my Camera
🌟Keilly: “Studying abroad in Jönköping, Sweden was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. While taking classes at Jönköping University, I also completed an internship, which allowed me to gain international work experience and grow professionally in a completely new environment. Balancing academics, travel, and my internship pushed me to become more independent and confident in my abilities. At first, I was intimidated by how reserved the Swedes seemed, but over time I realized how genuinely kind and welcoming they are once you get to know them. Living in a smaller town made the experience even more special because it created a community. I grew incredibly close to people from all around the world. Traveling was a huge part of my semester, in which I explored Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Norway, Germany, Finland, Italy, and Denmark, each destination adding to the adventure, but it was the sense of connection in Jönköping that truly made the experience unforgettable.”
Tips for study abroad in Sweden
• Use public transportation, it’s reliable and makes traveling and day trips easy.
• Take time for café culture, always grab a cinnamon roll (kanelbulle) and enjoy fika.
• Pack warm layers and a heavy jacket, the weather can be colder than you expect.
• Bring an umbrella or rain jacket, cloudy and rainy days are common.
📌Favorite facts about Sweden
• Swedes may seem reserved at first, but once you get to know them, they are incredibly kind and welcoming.
• The nature in Sweden is beautiful! lakes, forests, and walking trails are always close by, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors.
• Sweden values work-life balance and personal well being.
• English is widely spoken, which makes adjusting much easier for international students.