Florida Experience Pre-Orientation Program for International Students

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International students come to Lynn before orientation and spend 4 days exploring the Florida Keys and Key West while getting to know other new international students, Lynn faculty and staff.
Florida Experience - pre-orientation program for international students
When
Aug. 18, 2012 04:00 PM to
Aug. 22, 2012 12:00 PM
Where
Key West
Contact
Paul Turner, Dean of Students

561-237-7230

The Lynn University Florida Experience is an incredible pre-orientation program for new international students. It not only will ease your transition to college life, but will let you meet other new students who may become your lifelong friends, and will help you get to know some important university staff members who can mentor and help you throughout your four years at Lynn University.

Activities include

  • Boating
  • Campfires
  • Team building
  • Sightseeing
  • Shopping for necessities

Why participate?

Pre-orientation programs help you connect with other students who are also new to the university, and Lynn faculty and staff, before the school year begins.

And, the Florida Experience takes place in one of the world's most beautiful and famous locations - The Florida Keys and Key West.

Schedule

Saturday, Aug. 18
  • Arrive at Lynn University campus and move into your room
  • Dinner and evening program
Sunday, Aug. 19
  • Breakfast on campus
  • Travel to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo and enjoy a picnic lunch, snorkeling and a glass bottom boat tour
  • Barbecue dinner in Fiesta Key
  • Swimming and evening activity
Monday, Aug. 20
  • Leave for Key West
  • Explore Key West and have lunch on your own*
  • Visit Key West attractions
  • Return to Fiesta Key for dinner
  • Evening program
Tuesday, Aug. 21
  • Breakfast in Fiesta Key
  • Return to Lynn University
  • Unpack and get settled in your residence hall
  • Lunch on campus and afternoon program
  • Dinner and shopping excursion
  • Movie night
Wednesday, Aug. 22
  • Breakfast on campus
  • New international student orientation session
  • Lunch
  • Shopping excursion
  • Group activities
  • Dinner
  • Evening activities
Thursday, Aug. 23
  • Check in for all Lynn students

*please bring money and/or credit card

What to bring

Since you will be moving into your residence hall when you arrive on campus on Saturday, Aug. 18, please arrive with everything you will need for the fall term.

Consider packing one small bag for the Florida Experience with:

  • beach towel and bathing suits (2)
  • t-shirts (2) and shorts (2)
  • water shoes and sneakers
  • hat and sunscreen
  •  long sleeved shirt and long pants
  • spending money for lunch in Key West, souvenirs, etc.

Important to know

  • Students should plan to arrive at the Lynn University campus on Saturday, Aug. 18, no later than 4 p.m. Please arrange your flight accordingly.
  • Lynn University will provide van transportation from the Miami International Airport to the university on Saturday, Aug. 18. The van will depart the airport at 2:30 p.m.
  • If you plan to arrive in Boca Raton before Saturday please arrange to stay at one of the hotels in the area.

Safety

The Florida Experience is a university-sponsored program that is substance-free. The use or possession of alcohol or drugs is a violation of the University Code of Conduct.

All participating students must fill out a Liability Release Form. Following your registration, the dean of students will send you the form and instructions.

Application deadline and program cost

The fee for the Florida Experience is $450, which covers all program costs, including lodging, food, transportation, staffing and venue admissions. The fee can be paid online or by check. If paying by check please include your completed registration form from the Florida Experience brochure.

Registration and fees must be received by Aug. 1, 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Turner, Dean of Students, or Anna Barr, Associate Director of Admission.

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