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Help students choose the right Education Abroad program with confidence. This page equips advisors to debunk common study abroad myths and provides an overview of program types, empowering informed decisions for successful international experiences.
Common Myths About Studying Abroad
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I'll have to reapply to Texas A&M if I go abroad.
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You can maintain your Texas A&M students status while abroad.
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I need to speak a foreign language in order to study abroad.
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Many programs worldwide offer courses in English.
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I'll be away for too long.
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Duration can range from 1 week to 1 year.
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Education abroad will delay my graduation.
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You can earn credit abroad toward your degree plan. According to the Texas A&M Accountability - Time to Degree site, students who participate in education abroad graduate sooner than their peers. Stronger Academic, Career Outcomes Linked to Education Abroad Programs
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I can't afford education abroad.
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Students can use financial aid and scholarships for credit-bearing international experiences.
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Education abroad is not possible for students with my major.
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Education Abroad can fit into the degree plan of any major with advance planning.
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Only juniors and seniors can study abroad.
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Education abroad opportunities range from freshman year through graduate school.
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Overview of Program Types
Affiliate Providers
Check out our approved partner organizations (aka affiliate providers) that offer global opportunities at a variety of institutions across the world. Aggies can study, intern, or volunteer with other U.S. students.
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Exchange
Programs that involve the reciprocal exchange of students between Texas A&M and partner institutions. These can be international exchanges or exchanges with institutions here in the U.S.
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Faculty-Led
Programs with Texas A&M credit courses that contain an international component. Some are led and taught by Texas A&M faculty with a group of fellow Aggies.
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Group Trips
International programs coordinated by either a Texas A&M department or student organization for cultural enrichment, study, internship, research, or volunteer/service learning. Trips may be for credit or non-credit bearing.
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