Study abroad offers you the chance to live in and come to know another culture rather than just read about or visit it. In addition, study abroad provides you with the chance to understand, evaluate, and appreciate your own culture and values. Any TAMU student in good standing with the University may study abroad for academic credit. How long you stay really depends on what goals you have for your experience and on what kind of program you choose. The longer you stay, the more complete and beneficial your cultural and academic immersion will be.
Programs vary in length, from year to semester to summer.
When making your choice of programs, consider the benefits and drawbacks of each kind of program. Whatever kind of overseas experience you choose, it will prove invaluable to you in both your personal and professional growth. In this increasingly interdependent world, those students who graduate with some first-hand understanding of different cultures find themselves at a distinct advantage in the business and academic worlds, in addition to having had an experience which they will never forget. Whatever path you decide to pursue, please keep us posted at the Study Abroad Program Office. Your insights into various overseas options are our most valuable resources, and we can pass along your information to other students if you'll let us know your thoughts.