Internship and Living Abroad Program

In the belief that firsthand experience in another country is the best way to achieve international awareness, the MSC Jordan Institute sponsors Internship and Living Abroad Programs (ILAP) for Texas A&M University students. The program annually selects up to ten students, twelve for some countries, to live in one of several countries every summer. The Jordan Institute arranges all of the logistics, including round-trip airfare, housing with host families, group activities, and non-compensatory work experience, which can relate to academic and career interests.

The MSC Jordan Institute is proud to currently offer ILAPs in Morocco, England, and Spain.

General ILAP Structure

Once accepted into the program, preparations for the trip begin. During the spring semester, the ILAPs provide orientation sessions to prepare participants for their exciting journey.

Upon arriving at their destination, participants will be placed with a carefully selected host family for the duration of the program. As part of the trip, there will be cultural and sightseeing opportunities. After completion of the program, participants may engage in independent travel or make separate arrangements to stay with their host family.

Students may choose to extend their experience to 10 weeks or longer in order to receive study abroad or course credit. Students needing an extension must indicate so on their application.

This program cost covers the round-trip airfare, non-paying internship, housing, some meals, and one or two group excursions. Students will be responsible for paying approximately:

• • $6,000 (Spain, England, Morocco)

Eligibility

• • Applicants must be currently enrolled in the Texas A&M University College Station campus
  • Open to undergraduate and graduate students
  • Must have at least one semester left at Texas A&M University after the program's completion
  • Undergraduate students and professional school students must have a GPA of 2.25, while graduate students must have a GPA of 3.0.

Apply

All eligible students are encouraged to apply. We want prospective participants to adjust, accept cultural differences, and immerse themselves in the culture. Please realize that this program is not a vacation; students develop professional skills through internships and are encouraged to fulfill the duties of that internship with the highest professional standards. All participants are representatives of Texas A&M University and the United States and are to conduct themselves accordingly. Those who wish to receive academic credit must make separate arrangements with their academic department. Each prospective participant must take the initiative and make the most of this opportunity.

Applications are available on Get Involved. NetID login is required to access the application.