Study Abroad
Agriculture is a critical industry worldwide, so our students are encouraged to spend time studying abroad to help them develop a more global perspective. The Communications and Agricultural Education department offers two short-term, faculty-led study abroad experiences that are specifically tailored to our two-degree programs. Trips to Ireland are available to Agricultural & Natural Resources Communications students and trips to Prague in the Czech Republic are available to Agricultural Education students.
Agricultural Education in Austria, Germany & Czech Republic
As a part of AGED 630: Exploration of Global Agricultural Education, this faculty-led program will dive deep into the agricultural industry of these European countries, including visits to farm machinery manufacturers, breweries, cheese production facilities, and beef cattle farms, to name a few.
Program Highlights:
- Visit an agriculture vocational school near Salzburg, Austria
- Tour the equine training center of the famous Lippizaner Horses
- Orchard and winery tour of the Czech Republic
- Explore the picturesque village of Hallstatt in the Austrian Lake District
- See Munich's Horsch operations, a world leader in agricultural technologies
- Cultural & historical site tours such as Neuschwanstein Castle and Dachau concentration camp
Agricultural & Natural Resources Communications in Ireland
Dive deep into how the Irish media covers the food and agriculture industry, by exploring Ireland on a faculty-led program. Students will experience the history, culture, and strong agricultural traditions of Ireland.
Program highlights:
- Visit the Irish Farmers Journal, a weekly newspaper for the agricultural industry
- Explore numerous cultural & historical sites like Dublin Castle, Trinity College & the Ring of Kerry
- Tour dairy, sheep & buffalo farms
- See the majestic Cliffs of Moher and appreciate the flora & fauna of the Irish coast
- Hike in Killarney National Park