1. Study Abroad Program (India) CSCE489: Software Development, Globalization and Culture: 3 Credits Maymister/Summer I (May 15-30)

2. Program in Brief Visit multiple cities in India: Bangalore (South) and Delhi (North). Software companies, Software Tech Park and places interests for cultural exchange Earn 3 credits in software track (Track 3) Meet diversity course requisite in degreeplan Scholarship are available!

3. Tajmahal: 1/7 wonders

4. Program Objective  Understand offshore software development by field visits  Interact with VPs, CEOs, some founders  Experience culture, food and globalization effect throughout  Learn about places of historical importance through site visits

5. Industry Visit during 2013 at Bangalore

6. Industry visit at Delhi

7. Grading requirements Reports on daily activities Attendance in meetings and participation in site visits Presenting your understanding on software development cycle

8. Scholarship & Financial Aid Scholarship Programs from “study abroad” – International Education Fee Scholarship – Study abroad Fellowship Financial aid: Federal and State financial aid – Contact financial aid counselor Sponsorship: – Through donations received for this purpose by SA – Raise through personal connections and networking

9. Contact Study Abroad website: http://studyabroad.tamu.edu Faculty Contact: Rabi Mahapatra, rabi@tamu.edu rabi@tamu.edu