Study Abroad
The Department of Plant Pathology & Microbiology is increasing its participation in international education programs by establishing strong connections that are leading to the development of excellent distance education programs. Many of our students were involved in study abroad experiences in countries such as Australia, Brazil, Belgium, China, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ireland, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan. The Department is currently offering a Reciprocal Exchange Program (REEP) to Chungnam National University in Daejeon, South Korea for Summer 2022.
Summer Session For International Students (TAMU COALS Reciprocal Exchange Program)
Chungnam National University
Daejeon, Republic Of Korea
June – July 2023
Deadline for Application: March 15, 2022.
Chungnam National University wholeheartedly invites Texas A&M University students to the 2023 Summer Session for International Students (SSIS). CNU SSIS is rapidly growing every year due to exciting lectures and diverse activities. You can experience the blend of Korean and global cultures through this program. Up to twelve exciting and stimulating courses will be offered and students can select two courses during SSIS. The program also has many excursions and cultural activities for participating students from many different countries. Examples of courses offered are; Philosophy in Film Korean Food Culture Special Topics in Sociology Big Data Environmental Microbiology in Agriculture Korean Language All courses are taught in English by CNU faculty and invited instructors.
Tentative Program Schedule
- June 23: Check In, Special Lecture on Korea
- June 24: Orientation & Campus Tour, Welcome Dinner
- Week 1 (June 27 – July 1): Classes Daejeon metropolitan City Tour
- Week 2 (July 4 – 8): Classes International Day
- Week 3 (July 11 – 15): Classes Seoul Tour – Royal Palace and National Museum
- Week 4 (July 18 – 22): Classes, Traditional seal-craft, Daejeon Science Museum
- July 21: Farewell Ceremony and Check-Out
Estimated Program Cost for TAMU Registered Students
- TAMU Education Abroad Fee: $400
- Airport pick up and Transportation: $100
- CNU Room and Board: Waived for TAMU registered students
- CNU Program Fee: $100
- CNU Culture Activities Fee: $200
- Total*: $800 Cost not covered by program cost
- TAMU tuition and fees [6 cr hrs]: estimate $2,400
- Airfare to/from ICN: estimate $1,500~2,000
- Passport Fee and South Korea Visa/ESTA Fee
- Additional Personal Expense: estimate $500~$1000
COVID-19 related quarantine (~10 days) cost may be necessary (TBD)
Contact Us
Plant Pathology and Microbiology
PLPM Building Rm 324
Mr. Sam Murdock ([email protected])
Dr. Won Bo Shim ([email protected])
TAMU Education Abroad
Ms. Trisha Winkle ([email protected])
CNU International Office
Ms. Eunsoo Kim ([email protected])
Whats App: +82-10-5580-2898