UF ELI

05/26/2026

Welcome to Gainesville's weird swarm of love bugs. Find out more in the by clicking the link. We have great activities this week and an amazing trip to Ichetucknee Springs on Friday. We are so happy you are here studying English with us! University of Florida
https://eli.ufl.edu/2026/06/volume-160-issue-1-may-18-2026-2/

05/18/2026

Welcome Summer 2026 students! We are so happy you are here. The is here! Every week, our editor Jen Ramos creates a beautiful newsletter filled with news from the office, the CIP activities, culture and grammar questions, and birthdays. If you would like to contribute questions or features, please email [email protected]. This Friday our trip is to Sweetwater Wetlands; make sure you sign up to join in to experience Florida nature. 🧡💙🐊
https://eli.ufl.edu/2026/06/volume-160-issue-1-may-18-2026/

05/12/2026

Meet Zennure from Türkiye who sold her car and moved across the world to study at the University of Florida English Language Institute (UF ELI)!

“UF ELI didn’t just teach me English; it gave me a new family and a future full of hope.”

At UF ELI, Zennure improved her English, connected with people from around the world, and even earned the J.C. Casagrande Peace Scholarship TWICE!

Why students love UF ELI:
🌎 Diverse international community
💬 Real-world English practice
🎓 Top-ranked university experience
☀️ Florida campus life
🤝 Supportive teachers and classmates
🚀 Pathways for future goals

Thinking about studying in the U.S.? This might be your sign!

Learn more and Apply now! https://bit.ly/UniversityofFlorida-ELI

A courageous study abroad journey from Türkiye to Florida fueled by hope, resilience, and opportunity.

05/07/2026

UF ELI is so honored to have inspirational students like Zennure Arga studying with us. Because she is an exemplary ambassador for international education and peace, she was nominated and awarded the Dr. J.C. Casagrande Peace Scholarship twice. Please read the lovely story she wrote about her experiences coming to a new place on her own. Her story of risk and reward resonates with Intensive English Program staff and faculty, because we meet brave students like this every day in our classrooms. Zennure effervesces joy and determination, and she makes the world a better place every day. University of Florida EducationUSA TAA Study in the USA
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https://www.studyusa.com/en/blog/from-a-random-click-on-a-map-to-a-two-time-peace-scholar-a-journey-of-courage-and-hope

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Lexa! We are so proud of you and we can't wait to see where you go next. "This semester was definitely one of the hardest I've ever completed...not because of the work, but because I had to say goodbye to so many people. This Spring, I finished my field experience work at UF ELI teaching with the best people and the BEST class I could ask for in my final semester as a graduate student. And, of course, I finally completed my M.Ed. at University of Florida College of Education! Over the last two years I met some of the most wonderful people, and learned invaluable lessons from them. Thank you all so, so much. Go Gators!"💙🧡 University of Florida

05/01/2026

Congratulations to ELI alumna, Dr. Bruna Cavalcanti Sarkisian, DNP, AGACNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)! We are so proud of your academic, professional, and personal achievements. "The ELI opened a window to another life that I had never thought possible before." University of Florida EducationUSA Brasil
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04/29/2026

Due to the increased requests for short term English study, we are pleased to announce UF ELI is offering an A term (May 12-June 19) this summer in addition to our C term (May 12-Aug 7) and B term (June 24-Aug 7). Please contact [email protected] to determine your eligibility for enrolling in our flexible Summer 2026 options. Click here for our new flexible calendar page: https://eli.ufl.edu/calendar-and-tuition-fees/flexible-calendar-fees/

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04/27/2026

Thank you to our ELI Student Voices editor, Olga Moody! She presented the Spring 2026 edition of this longstanding writing tradition at Commencement on Friday. Please look at the stories and memories shared by students who have such a broad range of interests and experiences, and were brave enough to submit them. We love to celebrate our students' achievements and bravery. They committed to joining a group of students from all over the world who are preparing to enter U.S. colleges and universities, or returning to their jobs, with new academic English skills and lifelong friends. 🧡💙🐊 University of Florida
https://eli.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/455/Spring-2026-Student-Voices.pdf

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Fahad, Silvano, Leo, AD, and Lucia for completing their CIP passports this semester!! 🎉🎉 You guys are amazing! 🍍🍍🍍

04/23/2026

Our last day of Spring 2026 classes ended with a potluck in Matherly Courtyard. Thank you Instructors, Language Assistants, and students for a wonderful semester. We can't wait to congratulate you on your achievements tomorrow at Commencement! [Friday, April 24, 10:00am, Matherly 18.] University of Florida