FILC Application for Participants
DEADLINE: November 19, 2021
LOCATION: Camp Cloverleaf, Lake Placid, Florida
CONFERENCE DATE: February 4-6, 2022
INTRODUCTION: The annual Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) will take place at Camp Cloverleaf, Lake Placid, Florida from February 4-6, 2022. Previous years the conference attracted over 180 international students and U.S. study or service abroad students from across the state of Florida. With the support of the Florida Association of International Educators, the conference is dedicated to providing a unique leadership training experience and networking opportunity for this group of student leaders.
Applicants who are chosen and registered will receive all of the following: meals, lodging, sessions, entertainment, and conference materials.
GOALS of CONFERENCE:
• To improve the leadership abilities of international and U.S. study abroad students
• To facilitate a cross cultural exchange of ideas and to foster international relationships
• To challenge students to see themselves as global leaders
• To enable students to take back what they learn and apply it to their campuses
• To acknowledge student leaders who promote international understanding on campus
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
International or study/service abroad students must meet the following criteria for eligibility:
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Graduation date Spring 2022 or later
• Current or previous involvement in an activity or organization, with preference given to active members of ISO
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must meet eligibility requirements and submit the electronic application (located below) by Friday, November 19, 2021.