Now that you have spent some time abroad, coming back and adjusting to your own country may be just as hard as when you arrived in the foreign country. There are countless ways to use the knowledge and skills that you gained while abroad. Be creative in applying what you have learned so that growth can continue.
- Help the Texas A&M University Study Abroad Programs Office advise students who are considering a study abroad experience. Contact us for current and upcoming volunteer outreach opportunities.
- Write an article for the Battalion, the local newspaper, or your local home paper.
- Meet the international students and help them to integrate into the United States culture, Texas A&M University’s International Student Services (ISS) conducts check-in and orientation for all incoming international students. To find out more information about volunteering, please contact ISS.
- Join on-campus international organizations and clubs.
- Get involved with programs and activities in the Memorial Student Center
- Continue your foreign language training or take courses with an international focus. The Language Learning Institute (LLI) at Texas A&M University is a student organization that offers extra-curricular foreign language courses taught, usually, by native speakers. Other international courses offered on campus vary widely, so check the TAMU course schedule for more info. Also click here for a list of couses with a focus on Asia.
- Develop a web site about your experience and program. Be sure to let the Study Abroad Office know so that we may link up to your page.
- Become a Conversation Partner for international students at the English Language Institute (ELI). The time commitment is minimal: 1 hour per week to meet and talk about literally anything the students desire - food, customs, music, movies, and so on - in a casual environment. If interested, please contact Ginny West. You can also reach her by phone at 979-845-7622 for more information.
- Organize a reunion of the group of students with whom you studied abroad.
- International Certificates
- The MSC L.T. Jordan Institute
- Academy for Future International Leaders
- International Student Mentors
