[el_CAPeeTAN06]

Originally Posted by SharkyFHB

el CAPeeTAN06

Did you ever check out Texas Maritime? I am a graduate and have been teaching there part time for 6 years. If I can assist with any further info, let me know. I went through the Business program, but have friends that went through the MART program. It is a great school and I can put you in direct contact with the head of the Marine Transportation Dept.

I haven't visited yet, but I am planning a trip to go during fall break when the students are there. I've read everything on Texas A&M Maritime website, but it would be great to get an opinion from someone who actually works there. I haven't decided on whether I want to major in Marine Transportation or Business.

Any suggestions and information would be great.

Thanks

[Natalie]

Originally Posted by el_CAPeeTAN06

I did see that there was one in NY, but I havent done much research on it yet. Do you know anything in particular about it that makes it stand out?
Thanks

The area is superb for learning experience, and the school has a great reputation. There's a website if you care to research. My friend's daughter was just accepted -- it was her first choice. Best of luck to you.

[SharkyFHB]

Originally Posted by el_CAPeeTAN06

I haven't visited yet, but I am planning a trip to go during fall break when the students are there. I've read everything on Texas A&M Maritime website, but it would be great to get an opinion from someone who actually works there. I haven't decided on whether I want to major in Marine Transportation or Business.

Any suggestions and information would be great.

Thanks

Let me know when you get ready to visit and I will get you in front of the MARA (business degree) and MART (marine transportation) department heads. I graduated in '89 with the MARA degree and teach under that department. My full time job is in international logistics.
Both are great programs. One obviously graduates you with a 3rd Mates license prepared to sail on merchant vessels and the other is a business degree that prepares you for shore jobs with logistics firms, shipowners, trading companies, ship brokerage firms, marine insurance firms, etc..

I have hired several of my students since I started teaching there 6 years ago and really think highly of the program. I have done well with the degree. Stay in touch.