Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC)
About:
FILC is an annual student conference organized by the Florida Association of International Educators (FAIE). Over the last few years, the conference has attracted over 180 international ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä and U.S. study or service abroad ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä across Florida. With the support of the FAIE, the conference provides a unique leadership training experience and networking opportunity for this group of student leaders. To learn more about the FILC, please visit Ìý
Goals of FILC:
- To enhance leadership skills.
- To promote friendships and networks among international and study-abroad ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä.
- To acknowledge and reward student leaders who work to promote international understanding on campus.
- To challenge ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä to see themselves as global leaders.
- To recognize the different styles of leadership across cultures.
The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) selects ten ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä to represent FAU at the FILC each year. FILC 2026 was held from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Camp Geneva, Fruitland Park, Florida.Ìý
By attending FILC, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Ìýhave a unique opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, build friendships and networking, share educational experiences, and promote global education. If you want to challenge yourself as a global leader, do not miss out on this great opportunity!Ìý
Application for FILC 2027 will open around in November. Stay tuned for more details!
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Past Attendees' ExperiencesÌý
"FILC was honestly one of the best weekends I’ve had! From the start, the vibes were amazing—so much energy, laughter, and good people all around. . The camp experience made it even better, with fun activities like karaoke, kayaking, ziplining, swimming, treasure hunts, and volleyball. There was never a dull moment! But it wasn’t just about the fun—it was also super eye-opening. I learned a lot about leadership and how to understand different types of people using the color code system. It really helped me see how powerful it is to work with people from different backgrounds and perspectives," - Gideon Chege, student who attended FILC 2026.
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"FILC pushed me out of my comfort zone, helped me grow as a leader, and gave me the chance to connect with passionate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä from across Florida, making every moment meaningful. I’d highly recommend this conference to any student looking to build confidence, make lifelong friends, and discover their leadership potential. You won’t just attend FILC — you’ll grow through it!" - Sravya Modali, student who attended FILC 2025.
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"FILC 2025 was a weekend of learning, connecting, discovering and sharpening my leadership skills and competencies. Meeting great minds from all over Florida gave me the opportunity to connect with ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä of similar interests as well as to learn about other fields that I did not know much about. I benefited so much from this conference and would gladly attend again. I therefore encourage every international student to purpose to attend. Here you will belong, you will increase your value and most of all you will connect!" - Christine Njeru, student who attended FILC 2025.
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"FILC is the perfect place to grow, overcome fears, and step out of your comfort zone. And most importantly, I made so many wonderful friends and unforgettable memories during those three days. The best part is that I’m still friends with many of them we still hang out, support each other, and share laughs. Who knew a three-day journey could create bonds that last a lifetime. I’m deeply thankful to CGE and ISS for giving me the opportunity to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience," - Sabira Khatoon Pathan, student who attended FILC 2025.