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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Good Morning,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I wanted to send out a reminder about the study abroad. We only
<b>have 2 SPOTS left!!! But also 5 haven’t paid the deposit so there is still a chance to secure a spot if you really want to!</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This course offers a unique opportunity to explore social work in a developing country. In addition to the educational components, the itinerary includes exciting activities such as
<b>rainforest exploration, cave tours, ziplining, and snorkeling</b>. It’s going to be an unforgettable trip. The course counts as an elective.
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Tuition for the course will be covered, but the cost of the trip itself is not. The scholarship amount is expected to be at least $1,000, which would leave an estimated out-of-pocket cost of approximately $1,500.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We are staying at an amazing hotel (Grand Resort and Residences),</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> the pool is gorgeous. I stayed there in May. Breakfast is included daily, and 2–3 lunches
are also covered. Dinners will be at your own expense, with typical meal costs ranging from $15–$30.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">To secure your spot, a </span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">nonrefundable $500 deposit is due</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">. Please
reach out to Dr. Smith for the deposit link. Please note that a valid passport is required for travel.
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Travel Dates:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><br>
Departure: Friday, January 2nd<br>
Return: Friday, January 9th<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Scholarship Application Link:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><br>
<a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/OIP_Study_Abroad_Scholarship_2026">https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/OIP_Study_Abroad_Scholarship_2026</a>
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</span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
<b>Friday, November 6,</b> 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We were accepting </span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">6 social work</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> and
</span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">6 psychology</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> students, so space is limited. However, Psychology has not signed up as fast as Social Work students,
so we have a few spots available. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Smith if you have any additional questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="fullname-container"><span class="firstname-container"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#00386C">Marcella Smith</span></b></span><span class="degree-container"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#00386C">, PhD</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#00386C"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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