International Opportunities International Opportunities in Horticulture at Auburn in Horticulture at Auburn
UniversityUniversity
Amy N. WrightAmy N. WrightDepartment of HorticultureDepartment of Horticulture
Auburn UniversityAuburn University
OutlineOutline Importance of International ExperienceImportance of International Experience 10-day Student Centered Study Tours10-day Student Centered Study Tours 6-week Study Abroad for Undergraduate 6-week Study Abroad for Undergraduate
CreditCredit Departmental International WebsiteDepartmental International Website
International ExperienceInternational Experience
More competitive when applying for jobsMore competitive when applying for jobs– Government agenciesGovernment agencies– Public gardensPublic gardens– IndustryIndustry
Professional contactsProfessional contacts Understanding of and appreciation for Understanding of and appreciation for
other culturesother cultures Experience travelingExperience traveling
Ten-Day Study ToursTen-Day Study Tours
HistoryHistory CostCost FundingFunding DestinationsDestinations Application ProcessApplication Process Student responsibilitiesStudent responsibilities
HistoryHistory Travel between spring and summer Travel between spring and summer
semesterssemesters London and Kent 2003London and Kent 2003
– 3 students + 1 faculty3 students + 1 faculty London and Kent 2004London and Kent 2004
– 5 students + 2 faculty5 students + 2 faculty Costa Rica 2005Costa Rica 2005 The Netherlands 2006The Netherlands 2006 China, France, Italy, British Columbia, China, France, Italy, British Columbia,
SpainSpain
CostCost
Approximately $2,000 per studentApproximately $2,000 per student Includes:Includes:
– All lodging and mealsAll lodging and meals– Entrance to gardensEntrance to gardens– In country travelIn country travel– International flightInternational flight
Each student pays only $500Each student pays only $500
FundingFunding
Henry P. Orr Endowment FundHenry P. Orr Endowment Fund– Contributions from alumni, facultyContributions from alumni, faculty– Golf TournamentGolf Tournament
Recently, each student covers $500Recently, each student covers $500 International Scholars ProgramInternational Scholars Program College of AgricultureCollege of Agriculture
DestinationsDestinations
London and KentLondon and Kent– Public gardensPublic gardens– Private gardensPrivate gardens– Properties of the National TrustProperties of the National Trust– MuseumsMuseums– City of LondonCity of London
DestinationsDestinations
Costa RicaCosta Rica– Production facilities: cut flowers, foliage plantsProduction facilities: cut flowers, foliage plants– Production areas: coffee, oil palm, bananaProduction areas: coffee, oil palm, banana– Ecosystems and biodiversity: cloud forest, rain Ecosystems and biodiversity: cloud forest, rain
forest, biological preserves, botanical gardensforest, biological preserves, botanical gardens– Private gardensPrivate gardens
DestinationsDestinations
The NetherlandsThe Netherlands– Public gardensPublic gardens– Private gardensPrivate gardens– Flower auctionsFlower auctions– Production areasProduction areas– MuseumsMuseums
Application ProcessApplication Process
Impact statement written by studentImpact statement written by student GPAGPA Faculty referencesFaculty references Involvement in extracurricular activitiesInvolvement in extracurricular activities Interview with committeeInterview with committee ChallengesChallenges
Student responsibilitiesStudent responsibilities
Make daily journal entries of all visitsMake daily journal entries of all visits Take photographs at each locationTake photographs at each location Present group seminar in the following fall Present group seminar in the following fall
semestersemester Speak to student clubs (HortForum, Speak to student clubs (HortForum,
ALCA) and classes to promote tripALCA) and classes to promote trip Attend fundraisers and speak about Attend fundraisers and speak about
experiencesexperiences
Six-Week Study AbroadSix-Week Study Abroad
LocationLocation Coursework and creditsCoursework and credits CostCost
LocationLocation
Myerscough College in NW EnglandMyerscough College in NW England– www.myerscough.ac.ukwww.myerscough.ac.uk
Manchester International Airport Four hours northwest of London 10 miles north of Preston
– Train station
70 miles south of Scotland
CourseworkCoursework
June 1 – July 15 June 1 – July 15 (approx.)(approx.)
13 Hours of Credit Herbaceous Ornamental Plants HORT
4100 (4) Landscape Gardening HORT 2210 (4) Garden History and Design HORT 4930 (3) International Seminar AGRI 3800 (2) Twice weekly field trips
CostCost
$5500 - $7000 paid by May 1 Rate based on the number of students:
– 8=$7000; 10=$6500; 12=$6000; >12=$5500 Includes Includes
– Three meals a dayThree meals a day– LodgingLodging– Field tripsField trips– BooksBooks– LinensLinens
AccommodationsAccommodations
Double occupancy dorm Double occupancy dorm rooms rooms
Private bathroomPrivate bathroom Shared kitchenShared kitchen Common areasCommon areas
FacilitiesFacilities
Computer labComputer lab LibraryLibrary Dining hall, Dining hall,
convenience storeconvenience store Laundry facilitiesLaundry facilities
FacilitiesFacilities
Gym and weight roomGym and weight room Soccer fieldsSoccer fields Walking trailsWalking trails BarBar GardensGardens
Departmental WebsiteDepartmental Website
AnnouncementsAnnouncements Contact InformationContact Information Application formsApplication forms Links of interestLinks of interest
– US State DepartmentUS State Department– Passport OfficePassport Office– AU Study Abroad OfficeAU Study Abroad Office
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/hort/amywright/International/International.htm
Program SuccessProgram Success
Student word-of-mouthStudent word-of-mouth Awareness of options early in programAwareness of options early in program Faculty involvementFaculty involvement College supportCollege support
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