Plan Your Program

Texas A&M University values the international experience as a crucial part of your college career, and thus offers a wide range of opportunities from which to choose.  The steps below will help you in this decision-making process, so get started and good luck!

It is important for you to understand the goals you would like to achieve while abroad.  Consider the following:

1. What classes would you like to take?



2. When would you like to go abroad during your college career?



3. Do you have a particular destination in mind?



4. What is your financial budget?  Are you planning to obtain financial aid or scholarships?



5. Would you like to learn a new language? In what kind of living accommodations would you feel most comfortable?




Next, follow these steps to continue preparing for your global experience!  We recommend students allow at least one semester to complete the following items below before traveling abroad.

• Meet with a Peer Counselor at the Study Abroad Programs Office to discuss the types of programs offered.  You can also find more about our programs here
  
  
• Explore the programs available that meet your criteria.  You can search by term, location, area of study, and more.

Note: For more information about the application process and all that it entails, please refer to the detailed checklist for each of the following specific program types:

• Reciprocal Education Exchange Programs



• Transfer Credit Study Abroad Programs



• Research/Internship/Volunteer Abroad Experience



• Texas A&M-Sponsored Research/Internship/Volunteer
  
  Experiences (TAMU/EUSA Internships with the Career Center,
  
  L.T. Jordan Institute’s internship (ILAP) and service (ISP)
  
  programs, and the Mexico Internship Program



• Explore available funding options to finance your international experience by meeting with a financial aid counselor in Scholarships and Financial Aid or attending one of the general funding informational sessions, Show me the Money

• Meet with your academic advisor to ensure the program(s) you are interested in will fit into your schedule and degree plan.

• Meet with a Study Abroad Advisor to help answer any questions you might have about your program before you apply. Give us a call at (979) 845-0544 or stop by our office at Bizzell Hall West and let us know how we can help you!