2013-2014 Graduate Catalog Downloadable PDF (10.71MB)

244Student Options AbroadInternational Opportunitiesfor StudentsStudy Abroad Programs Office (SAPO)studyabroad.tamu.eduAs the world is becoming more globally interconnected, there is an increasing needfor qualified individuals who have first-hand knowledge of intercultural experience andunderstanding. Many graduates pursue careers in academic, managerial or administrativepositions that benefit from having conducted research, attended conferences, worked,lived or studied abroad.Regardless of the type or length of activity abroad, the Study Abroad Programs Office(SAPO) can assist graduate students with pre-trip logistics, health insurance, obtainingpassports, crisis management abroad, scholarships, and many other related matters.Faculty members who are interested in learning more about facilitating internationalopportunities for graduate students, should contact SAPO.Academic Programs AbroadMany graduate students use study abroad programs as means of enhancing their foreignlanguage and research skills. When considering study abroad, it is important for agraduate student to know that limitations may exist for transferring graduate credits, andthe student should consult with his/her committee chair early during the study abroaddecision process.Conducting Research AbroadIn some cases, graduate students are employed as part of a research project, and inothers, they register for research hours at Texas A&M and go abroad independently. Inall such cases, students should register their research experiences with the Study AbroadPrograms Office to ensure emergency and crisis assistance while abroad.• Research at Texas A&M Universitywww.tamu.edu/research• Study Abroad Programsstudyabroad.tamu.eduFaculty-Led ProgramsTo find the most recent Texas A&M graduate program offerings, in addition to othergraduate opportunities, consult the study abroad website. Also, the Study Abroad ProgramsOffice has a library that houses books and brochures on a variety of different opportunitiesabroad, including those for graduate students.Internships/Work Abroad Options• MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awarenessltjordan.tamu.edu/fellows