Student Stories
GO FOR IT! I know it can seem intimidating, and costly. But I promise you will learn so so much about not only agriculture, but also yourself.
Major:
Agricultural Studies
My biggest piece of advice to students interested in studying abroad is to go for it! If you are on the fence about studying abroad JUST DO IT!
Major:
Agricultural Studies
My network has grown so much in the last 4 years, and now I have friends and colleagues from all over the world. The more you experience the smaller the world feels!
Major:
Global Resource Systems and Environmental Studies with a dual degree in Anthropology
Remain open minded, because this is where the deepest learning comes from.
Major:
Animal Science
Never say no! You never know who you might meet or what you might find yourself doing when in the country.
Major:
Agronomy, Agricultural Systems Technology Minor
Do it scared! Leaving an environment you know and diving into the unknown is never easy, but it's so worth it.
Major:
Political Science and Global Resource Systems, Sustainability Minor
You may regret not taking advantage of it, but you will never regret it if you go. The memories that you bring home with you are worth it.
Major:
Agronomy and Dairy Science
Studying abroad was a great opportunity to expand my horizons!
Major:
Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary
Take the chance while you can and apply for all the trips that interest you!
Major:
Food Science
Studying abroad was something that was both exciting and scary to me at first, but having the opportunity to travel to such neat places with educated and well-versed professors and individuals is truly something you’ll never be able to do again.
Major:
Agricultural Studies & International Agriculture, Agronomy Minor
You will never have so many opportunities at your fingertips to travel again in your life; choose to study abroad and cross something off your bucket list!
Major:
Global Resource Systems and Agriculture and Rural Policy Studies, Spanish Minor
Take a chance on these programs as they include resources and travel plans that you would not find elsewhere.
Major:
Environmental Science and Agronomy
Do it. Figure out where you want to go and apply. Even if you know no one else who is applying still do it.
Major:
Agronomy, Agricultural Systems Technology Minor
Keep an open mind and find joy in a dynamic plan. Being able to experience new sights, foods, and customs is much easier and more enjoyable if you don’t go into it with any preconceived notions.
Major:
Animal Ecology
Having an itinerary planned for you, trustworthy tour guides with professors, and scholarships to help cover travel expenses - there's no better time to travel than now as a college student!
Major:
Agricultural Communication and International Agriculture, Animal Science Minor
I would advise students interested in studying abroad to not think twice about it. Money comes back but you might never get the chance to experience the world again.
Major:
Biology
If you're interested in traveling, do it! I was nervous about applying for my first trip, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made.
Major:
Master's Degree in Sustainable Agriculture
Don’t be afraid to do things alone. If there is an activity you really want to do, just go for it!
Major:
Biology and Secondary Education
If you truly want to see a different part of the world or experience how other humans live, and have your life changed, then study abroad.
Major:
Agricultural Business and International Agriculture
I was helping a community by giving them free veterinary care for their animals which has helped me realize how fortunate I am and made me realize my love giving back to those who can't afford veterinary care for the animals they call family.
Major:
Animal Science Pre-Vet, Biology Minor
Living abroad is not without its challenges, but stepping out of your comfort zone and tackling these challenges head-on will allow you to grow and learn so much from your journey.
Major:
Environmental Science and Global Resource Systems
This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience where I learned a lot about dairy farming in a different country as well as another culture!
Major:
Animal Science
Before coming to school, I was never interested in studying abroad, but the travel courses were the perfect length to travel to another country, while still maintaining the same level of involvement here at school.
Major:
Dairy Science, Ag Communications, and International Agriculture
Traveling to Ghana and learning about their agricultural practices was a fantastic opportunity for me to learn more agriculture abroad.
Major:
Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Concurrent MBA program