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Education Abroad Opportunities

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!!!

 The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is offering three study abroad opportunities during Summer, 2024. Each program runs 4 to 5 weeks long.  There is also a shorter program (2.5 weeks) available during Winter 2023/2024.  The links below provide an overview of each program, classes offered, and cost.  

2023/2023 Winter trip to Qatar – led by Dr. Daniel Howard

2024 Summer Session 1 trip to Germany – led by Dr. Sherecce Fields

2024 Summer Session 2 trip to Dominican Republic – led by Dr. Daniel Howard

2024 Summer Session 1 trip to Italy – led by Dr. Pamela Stanush Edens

 

Did you know that you can intern abroad for Psychology credit? Through Texas A&M partner, Global Experiences, TAMU Psychology students can apply for full-time internship placements in Dublin, Barcelona and London. These are full-time, 8-week internships in a range of businesses from small, family-run companies, to non-profits, to multinational companies. Language proficiency is not required but students with Spanish skills will benefit from a dual-language experience in Barcelona placements. All students participate in a Career Development Program and are matched individually to an internship approved by the Study Abroad office and relevant faculty. Only 1 in 10 U.S. undergraduates studies abroad before graduating. Even fewer intern abroad. Not only is an international internship a unique way to travel and immerse yourself in a new culture, but it has also been proven to benefit your career.

Learn more about interning abroad with Global Experiences.

For more information about interning abroad with Global Experiences, contact Augusta Viccellio at augusta@globalexperiences.com.

 

An international experience builds the skills and qualities that employers look for. Studying abroad gives students a chance to learn about their own capabilities and goals by experiencing subjects that come alive when in their environment, rather than simply read about in texts. By reaching beyond borders and experiencing another culture, students who study abroad will gain new perspective and become more globally engaged. In addition, study abroad returnees show higher rates of civic participation, volunteerism, social entrepreneurship, and are more likely to attend graduate school.

What do employers look for that can be gained from studying or interning abroad?

  • Appreciation of diversity
  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
  • Assertiveness
  • Communication skills
  • Perseverance
  • Initiative
  • Inquisitiveness
  • Proficiency in a foreign language
  • Self-confidence
  • Flexibility
  • Independence

Study Abroad Scholarships

The College of Arts and Sciences encourages students to experience and challenge their global environments and offers a study abroad scholarship of up to $2,000. Eligibility criteria and instructions are outlined in the application.

Other Study Abroad News

To find out more about study abroad and how to apply, visit the College of Arts and Sciences study abroad page.