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<span style="color:black">Ready to go overseas with a faculty led program or for a semester exchange program? All students at TAMUC have the opportunity to study abroad throughout your academic tenure on our campus!<br>
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<b>What is Study Abroad at TAMUC</b><br>
Study Abroad within the Office of International Program focuses on giving new academic experiences for students to explore their academic, social, and professional potential overseas. Students can practice their foreign language skills, learn a different culture,
and have access to research opportunities that can assist your academic future.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">The benefits are endless. Students who study abroad create long lasting relationships that can extend the course of their lifetime. From intercultural development to personal growth like education and career attainment, study abroad
will expand your horizons. Learn more about our offerings at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/study-abroad/">https://www.tamuc.edu/study-abroad/</a>
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<span style="color:black">Students interested in learning more about study abroad can complete our Study Abroad Interest Form and join our Study Abroad Newsletter so you can get constant updates to prepare for your overseas experience.<br>
<a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/study-abroad" title="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/study-abroad"><span style="color:#0563C1">Fill out our Interest Form</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b><span style="color:black">Who to Contact</span></b><span style="color:black"><br>
Have the travel bug? Email<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:studyabroad@tamuc.edu">studyabroad@tamuc.edu</a> and our office will follow up with on arranging a one on one meeting discussing your study abroad future at TAMUC! The Office
of International Programs will be holding a info session on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>February 14 at 12:15pm to 1:00pm in RSC Pride room</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for you to learn more about Study Abroad and to ask
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