Joining NaviGators International is easy!
1. sign up for our listserv & join our whatsapp group chat
In order to be an official member, you need to be added to our listserv. This will allow you to receive all emails from us regarding upcoming events, socials, and important information. We also frequently use our WhatsApp group chat, so be sure to join that as well!
2. follow our instagram
Once you sign up for our listserv, follow our Instagram! You will be able to connect with current and past members, ask questions and learn about events happening within NaviGators and around campus.
Follow us on Instagram! @ufnavigatorsintl
3. APPLY FOR OUR MATCHING PROGRAM
(OPTIONAL)
In order to further our mission and goals, we offer a mentorship program, wherein each international student is paired with an American student or an international student that has attended UF for more than a year based on common interests and similarities. The student mentor will serve as a friend and guide to Gainesville. They will help their mentee adapt to American culture, show them around campus, introduce them to new places, and be a resource for them while they are studying abroad. We also encourage international students to share their culture, stories, and perspectives during events and trips! Our matching program offers American students an amazing opportunity to experience new cultures, make friends from around the world, and see the Gator Nation through a new perspective.
We are so thrilled to announce the release of our Fall 2023 Matching Program application! We have two separate applications for mentors and mentees, so please make sure you are filling out the right one and put as much info as you can so we can match you to the best of our ability! We will do our best to match you in time for our Welcome Week events. **Please note, you do not have to sign up for our matching program to attend our events and trips.
If you are an international student who would like to receive a student mentor, APPLY HERE
If you are an American student or an international student that has attended UF for at least one semester and would like to be a student mentor, APPLY HERE
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email our Membership & Matching Chair at membership.uf.navigators@gmail.com