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Semester Away
http://tx.ag/COAstudyabroad
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Freshmen Field Triphttp://tx.ag/COACRfreshmen
16 College of Architecture Students chosen after their first year
Selection made based on GPA and major
Travel dates in May 2018
Fully funded by the College of Architecture
5 days in the Costa Rican Rainforest
Must Apply to be Considered: Application due Nov 1st
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Soltis Center for Research and
Education
Texas A&M University
• Donated by Bill SoltisTAMU c/o 1955 in 2008
• Facility design based on College of Architecture studio class project
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Provides on site:
• Cafeteria
• Dormitories
• Classrooms
• Travel Logistics
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Construction Science requires an internship during a
long semester (fall or spring)
University Studies in Architecture requires study abroad (can be on a summer session)
All others (ARCH/LAUP/VIZA)
Options on next slide
Each College of Architecture Student is required to complete one “semester away.”
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Must be a long semester (Spring or Fall) typically in
the 3rd year
Qualifying activities:
Approved Internship Programs
Reciprocal Exchange Program (REEP) with a partnered University
Enroll independently at another University (domestic or foreign)
College of Architecture Study Abroad Program
(ARCH/LAUP/VIZA)“semester away” options:
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Italy
Santa Chiara Center Dorms
Dining Hall
Classrooms, etc.
Courses by TAMU and Italian Faculty
Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
ENDS (fall & spring) and VIZA (fall)
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Medieval Tuscan Hill Town: Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
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Santa Chiara Study CenterTexas A&M
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Germany
AIB Academy for International Education Host Families with
Meals
Classrooms at AIB
Courses by TAMU and German Faculty
Bonn, Germany
VIZA (spring), LAUP (fall)
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Bonn, GermanyOn the Rhine River
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Visualization Students in Germany Spring 2016
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Spain
Barcelona Architecture Center
Classrooms
Dorms separate from Classroom facilities
Courses by TAMU & Spanish Faculty
Barcelona, Spain
ENDS (fall & spring)
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RESA- Dormitory in Barcelona
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Architecture Students in Spain Fall 2015
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United Kingdom
Study Abroad & Internship experience
Taught by TAMU faculty
Student Dormitory Housing
London, England
COSC (only spring semesters)
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Construction Science Students in London Spring 2017
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Constructionairumin Bircham Newton, Norfolk, England
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Reciprocal Exchange
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Australia
Pay TAMU Tuition
Visualization pre approved
Other QUT study areas
Link to List of University REEPs Available
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Summer ProgramsDo not count for Semester Away except for University Studies Students
China and Taiwan (S II)
Sustainable Communities
England (S I&II)
Construction Science & USAR
Florida State’s program
Germany (S I&II)
Sustainable Communities
Architecture for all majors
Spain (S I&II)
Photography
Art and Architecture
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Positive impacts of Study Abroad
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"Those who spent some time abroad profit in their personality
development, for instance in terms of growing openness and emotional
stability." -Julia Zimmermann, JPSP
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Study Abroad offers a rich experience both professionally and personally.
The students get to see the art, architecture and other projects they study in person. It makes for a much more lasting education.
To find your way on your own in a foreign country is a life changing experience. Anyone who has travelled even for a short time will probably agree, but to live for an extended period of time out of your comfort zone can force you to examine issues from a different perspective.
We find that most of our students return with renewed passion for their studies and more confidence.
They have their whole lives to work but can only study abroad during a short window in their life.
Positive impacts of Study Abroad
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Funding the Program
All existing financial aid can be used toward A&M study abroad program fees Scholarships Texas Tomorrow Fund Student Loans Etc.
Scholarships for study abroad are available
Current program costs can be found at: http://studyabroad.tamu.edu(Click “Find a Program” first)
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Ideas for Reducing Financial Burden
Plan Ahead Semester Away Decision made in the Spring of the
student’s second year.
Housing Costs: Split a lease with someone studying abroad in an opposite semester, do not sign a lease for the semester abroad. Dorm release letters available.
Apply for Scholarships: Any financial aid your student receives that can be used at TAMU can be used toward TAMU study abroad programs.
Book travel plans (airfare) well in advance, there are usually group flights available.
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More Information
Dr. Elton Abbott, AIA
Associate Dean for International Programs
979.458.1137
Denisse Mc’Coy
Administrative Coordinator for Dr. Elton Abbott
979.845.0216
http://www.arch.tamu.edu/undergraduate/study-abroad/
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Freshmen Field Triphttp://tx.ag/COACRfreshmen
16 College of Architecture Students chosen after their first year
Selection made based on GPA and major
Travel dates in May 2018
Fully funded by the College of Architecture
5 days in the Costa Rican Rainforest
Must Apply to be Considered: Application due Nov 1st