Study Abroad

Go Abroad!

We are pleased that you are interested in studying abroad, and we want to aid you in preparing for this exciting, life-changing time. We hope that the information and guidance that are provided in this area will help you have a very educational and enjoyable international study experience.

Please begin to explore the topics below for information on a variety of subjects pertinent to some of the international study opportunities open to you, visit the International Programs office in 101 Dan Waggoner Annex to begin to use the resources available to you there, attend the study abroad information and preparation sessions, and make an appointment to talk with me about your plans and questions. We look forward to helping you organize a wonderful international study experience, one that will help you advance your academic work and prepare you to "live in the world".

To get started in your thought process, weigh seriously all your options in order to make the best decisions for yourself. You will want to define your goals and decide whether/why you want to study abroad, examine your educational choices and choose where you want to study, decide how to finance the trip, determine what credits will transfer back for your degree, and think about other logistical considerations. We will guide you through the process so that you will be fully prepared before you go and you can relax and enjoy the experience while there.

We’d like for you to read the information below and look at various websites on study abroad in general. Some sites are listed below. As we go along, we will inform you of other programs offered by or through Texas Wesleyan and other universities. We hope you have fun thinking and learning about this because the better you are prepared, the more you will enjoy your travel and study.

Texas Wesleyan University Faculty-led Courses and Trips Abroad
Students are encouraged to participate in the study abroad classes and trips offered at Texas Wesleyan. Some of the 2007-08 trips follow:

Spring Semester Course:

Spring Break Study/Tour in England

March 5 - 16, 2008 travel

Dr. Jesse J. Sowell, Instructor jsowell@txwes.edu

Students taking this trip may enroll for 3 hours credit in either History / Religion 4366-70 Religious History of Scotland or in Humanities 2340/3340-70 The Human Experience.  The classes will meet on the campus of Texas Wesleyan in the evening from the beginning of spring semester until the trip.  Over Spring Break, we will travel together to Britain and spend 11 days in England visiting historic sites. After Spring Break there will be an additional class session on campus for concluding the course and sharing our learning experiences with each other. The tour is also open to others not enrolling in classes.

Spring Break Trip to London & Paris

March 6-15, 2008 travel  

This program offers no university credit - only a fabulous trip.  Visit the famous capitols of England and France.  Some of the highlights will be London's attractions and Oxford in England and the treasures of Paris and Fontainebleu castle.  Program Director , Director of Theater Connie Whitt-Lambert, leads this group to the most exciting places in London and Paris.  Email: cwhittlambert@txwes.edu

Maymester Course:

Irish Heritage Study/Tour

May 12-22, 2008 travel.

Dr. Jesse J. Sowell, Instructor jsowell@txwes.edu

Learn about the history of the Irish people and nation.  We will consider how politics, economics and religion have interacted in the development of the modern nation - the Republic of Ireland.  Visit sites connected with Irish kings and political leaders, saints and religious leaders, and writers.  Students taking this trip enroll for 3 hours in either Religion 4367, History 4367, or Humanities 3399 during the 2008 spring semester and attend classes March 27 - April 24 and take the trip in May. 

Summer Semester Course: 

Study in Cuernavaca, Mexico

Travel Dates: July 6-20, 2008

Courses: summer 2008 in Mexico on the campus of Aztlán University.  Students will earn 6 hours of credit studying Spanish language (all levels) and Mexican history and culture.  Students in this program will attend class for four hours a day Monday through Thursday for the duration of the program (12 days). In addition, there will be 4-5 hour excursions to cultural and historical sites every day after class and 10-12 hour excursions on both weekends. Finally, students will be housed with carefully-chosen host families, which will afford them yet another opportunity to practice their Spanish and fully experience Mexican culture. The leader of the program is Dr. Amy Bell, professor of Spanish.

Summer Semester Course:

Study/Tour to Peru

Travel Dates: Summer 2008

Proposed trip for students to earn Education credits when they travel to Peru. For more information, contact the School of Education.

Summer Semester Course:

Study/Tour to Piracicaba, Brazil

Travel Dates: Summer 2008

Proposed trip for students to earn Education credits when they travel to Brazil to teach students English. For more information, contact the School of Education.

Other Study Abroad Opportunities

Texas Wesleyan University does not have exchange university agreements at this time; however, students may participate in study abroad experiences sponsored by organizations affiliated with or recommended by Texas Wesleyan.  Some affiliated organizations offering programs in different countries are:

Council on International Educational Exchange  CIEE

Centers for Academic Programs Abroad  CAPA

Cultural Experiences Abroad CEA

International Studies Abroad  ISA, and

Institute for the International Education of Students   IES

Also, unique study programs are offered by SIT Study Abroad.

These organizations take care of your study plans and needs as you study at an accredited university.  A fixed fee is paid to the organization. 

Scholarships for International Study
Check with the Texas Wesleyan University Financial Aid office to see which scholarships and loans will apply to study abroad.

Gilman Scholarship
The primary goal of the Gilman Scholarship is to serve students traditionally underrepresented in US Study Abroad. A key eligibility requirement is that the applicant must be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application. Applications are due December 15 and April 15 for the following semester.
See website for more details: www.iie.org/gilman/

Freeman-Asia Scholarship
The primary goal of the Freeman-Asia Scholarship is to serve students wanting to study in Asia. A key eligibility requirement is that the applicant must not have spent more than 4 weeks in the proposed country of study within the last 5 years. See website for more details: http://www.iie.org/freeman-asia

NSEP/David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
The primary goal of the NSEP Scholarship is to serve students who want to learn a language in a meaningful context and to study in countries whose languages are less commonly taught at U.S. institutions and countries in areas of the world that are critical to the future security of our nation.
See website for more details: http://www.iie.org/nsep

Marshall Scholarship
The primary goal of the Marshall Scholarship is to serve students wanting to pursue a degree or third year at a university in the UK. See website for more details:www.marshallscholarship.org

Other Scholarships
Search for other scholarships at: http://www.iefa.org

How do I get started?
Define your goals and decide why you want to study abroad; examine your educational choices and choose where you want to study; decide how to finance the trip (your Pell grants apply to overseas study); work with your faculty advisor to determine what credits will transfer back for your degree, and think about other logistical considerations. For help in getting started, contact:

Betsy Johnson, Director of International Programs
(817) 531-4965 or ejohnson@txwes.edu

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