Study Abroad Program (India) CSCE489: Software Development, Globalization and Culture: 3 Credits Maymester/Summer I (May 13-28)

Semester Break? Do you want to earn 3 Credits while traveling? Check Your Degree Plan: Want 3 Credits towards Software Track or Track 3? Want 3 credits to meet “International and Cultural diversity” Requirement? Answer: Yes, you can satisfy 6 credits in two weeks! CSCE489 during semester break in India! Still you can do the internship if you have one.

Program in Brief Mysore and Bangalore (South), Belgaum and Goa (West), and Delhi, Agra (North). Visit Software industries, institution and top tourist places, exotic food: fun while learn Attend one day symposium, present paper 1 week @TAMU + 2 weeks in India Guaranteed $1000.00 Scholarship if your GPA is at least 2.5! Guaranteed $500.00 scholarship from CSE

Local Transport for Group

Sample Corporate visit

3000+ software developers inside

Corporate visit class

Goa Beach

Tajmahal: 1/7 wonders

After Taj visit

Lotus Temple @Delhi

Benefits Exposure to software development models in industry – unavailable in university setting Seeing is believing – scale of software development activities, all most in all areas. Early graduation Guided Travel to other side of the Globe at little expense–may be once in a life time opp. Keep your smart edge in software business.

Grading requirements Reports on daily activities: 1 page report on each industry visit One report on cultural visit Attendance in meetings and participation in site visits Attend symposium and present a paper based on one of your recent projects done at TAMU or can work something during Spring 2016.

Cost Factor Almost same cost as compared to if you take this class here in summer. With university scholarship (if you get one) – you are in surplus of fund.. Apply for university’s competitive scholarship CoE and CSE scholarships are guaranteed, no application required. Other financial arrangements possible Contact us if cost is really a concern.

What is next if interested Apply at study abroad site http://studyabroad@tamu.edu Contact Dr. Jane Flaherty jflaherty@tamu.edu Faculty contact:Rabi Mahapatra, rabi@tamu.edu