Programs WTAMU encourages students to gain global experience through a variety of study abroad opportunities. There are many ways to find opportunities, and along the way the Office of Study Abroad can help. Contact us any time for an appointment. It’s never to early to start planning! WHEN? Students need to consider the timing and length of a program best suited to the degree plan and the anticipated graduation date. WHERE? There are many programs available with varied tuition, accommodation, and degree programs with almost limitless opportunities. The OSA has agreements with specific programs listed below. However, students aren’t limited to these programs. The OSA encourages students to research opportunities and let us know about interest in programs not included here. If a student is seriously considering an experience abroad in a new program, we will check it out to make sure it is accredited. LANGUAGE? Many programs around the globe are taught in English. While we encourage students to take classes in native language and culture abroad, fluency is not a prerequisite for many programs. If language study is your goal there are many language intensive programs around the globe. What if you can’t study abroad for an entire semester? Check out Faculty-Led Programs through WT and other A&M schools! Do you need an internship or volunteer experience? Consider the wide variety of internships and volunteer opportunities available overseas. Many of the providers listed above offer internship and volunteer opportunities. The following are links to programs the OSA has found to offer opportunities to WT students who want to study abroad: International Studies Abroad ISA was established in 1987 to provide academically challenging and culturally rich study abroad programs. ISA has Spanish language programs for various language levels. It has programs in Spain, France, England, Ireland, Chile, Costa Rica, Argentina, South Korea and China. Study Abroad Italy Founded in 1995, Study Abroad Italy (SAI) offers U.S. and international students English-speaking programs in Italy with a varied and extensive curriculum for students arriving from different nations. Academic Programs International An independent study abroad organization, API provides living, travel, educational, and cultural opportunities for U.S. students in Costa Rica, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. American Institute For Foreign Study Founded in 1964, the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) has more than 40 years of experience in organizing study abroad programs. AIFS provides study abroad programs in 16 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Costa Rica, China, Czech Republic, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Peru, Russia, South Africa, and Spain. AustraLearn AustraLearn provides college students with study abroad opportunities in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. CIEE CIEE wants you to have a study abroad experience that shapes everything from your current perspectives to the future life you lead. Choose from 40 countries and more than 40 subject areas. Study abroad and earn credit for courses in business, natural or social science, humanities and everything in between. Firenze Arti-Visive Firenze Arti Visive in Florence, Italy is a special and unique study abroad program located in the historic center of Florence in a 15th century palace. The program offers accredited courses in the studio arts, humanities and Italian cultural studies with small classes and individual attention from instructors. IIE Passport A general clearing house for all things study abroad with search options based on geographic location, area of study, instructional language and more. Studyabroad.com A comprehensive directory of study abroad programs, including summer, internship, service learning and volunteer abroad programs all organized by subject, country or city. University Studies Abroad Consortium USAC is you gateway to the world! USAC has been providing quality programs for students for almost 30 years. They have a total of 39 programs in 24 countries. USAC provides study abroad programs in Ghana, India, Japan, Czech Republic, Denmark, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, and Sweden. The above listed programs are not your only option, only a starting place. Explore. Dream. Discover. Study Abroad! |