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 Communications and Journalism 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 Communication and Journalism 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