Student Support
Buddy Program
- Every exchange student is assigned a buddy. Buddies are FJCU student volunteers who help you with matters related to daily life and studies (not including pick-up at the airport).
- The International Student Center (ISC) will automatically assign you a buddy; there is no need to apply. ISC will email you their contact information one month before the semester begins.
Evening Mandarin Courses
- Courses are six hours a week for nine to twelve weeks. They are not for credit.
- Courses are free. A deposit is required when making an application. The deposit will be returned if you miss fewer than twelve hours of the course over the semester.
- Rules and important dates will be announced during orientation
Center of Chinese Language and Culture
- Courses at the Center of Chinese Language and Culture are NOT free. No credit is earned in those courses. If interested, please contact the Center.
- Please check out the website for details. Feel free to contact the Center if you have any special learning needs.
International Diversified Elite Association (IDEA)
- IDEA is a student-led group which organizes various events to spur cultural exchanges, such as welcome parties, cultural visits, cultural experience events and so forth .
- Please refer to the IDEA IG for details of events.
FJCU Does NOT Provide the Following Services
- Airport pick-up: please see Getting to FJCU
- Insurance: please see Required Documents for Admission
- Scholarships: please see Costs