Transcript Landscape Horticulture Research

International Opportunities
in Horticulture at Auburn
University
Amy N. Wright
Department of Horticulture
Auburn University
Outline
 Importance of International Experience
 10-day Student Centered Study Tours
 6-week Study Abroad for Undergraduate
Credit
 Departmental International Website
International Experience
 More competitive when applying for jobs
– Government agencies
– Public gardens
– Industry
 Professional contacts
 Understanding of and appreciation for
other cultures
 Experience traveling
Ten-Day Study Tours
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History
Cost
Funding
Destinations
Application Process
Student responsibilities
History
 Travel between spring and summer
semesters
 London and Kent 2003
– 3 students + 1 faculty
 London and Kent 2004
– 5 students + 2 faculty
 Costa Rica 2005
 The Netherlands 2006
 China, France, Italy, British Columbia,
Spain
Cost
 Approximately $2,000 per student
 Includes:
– All lodging and meals
– Entrance to gardens
– In country travel
– International flight
 Each student pays only $500
Funding
 Henry P. Orr Endowment Fund
– Contributions from alumni, faculty
– Golf Tournament
 Recently, each student covers $500
 International Scholars Program
 College of Agriculture
Destinations
 London and Kent
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Public gardens
Private gardens
Properties of the National Trust
Museums
City of London
Destinations
 Costa Rica
– Production facilities: cut flowers, foliage plants
– Production areas: coffee, oil palm, banana
– Ecosystems and biodiversity: cloud forest, rain
forest, biological preserves, botanical gardens
– Private gardens
Destinations
 The Netherlands
– Public gardens
– Private gardens
– Flower auctions
– Production areas
– Museums
Application Process
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Impact statement written by student
GPA
Faculty references
Involvement in extracurricular activities
Interview with committee
Challenges
Student responsibilities
 Make daily journal entries of all visits
 Take photographs at each location
 Present group seminar in the following fall
semester
 Speak to student clubs (HortForum, ALCA)
and classes to promote trip
 Attend fundraisers and speak about
experiences
Six-Week Study Abroad
 Location
 Coursework and credits
 Cost
Location
 Myerscough College in NW England
– www.myerscough.ac.uk
 Manchester International Airport
 Four hours northwest of London
 10 miles north of Preston
– Train station
 70 miles south of Scotland
Coursework
 June 1 – July 15 (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
Cost
 $5500 - $7000 paid by May 1
 Rate based on the number of students:
– 8=$7000; 10=$6500; 12=$6000; >12=$5500
 Includes
– Three meals a day
– Lodging
– Field trips
– Books
– Linens
Accommodations
 Double occupancy dorm
rooms
 Private bathroom
 Shared kitchen
 Common areas
Facilities
 Computer lab
 Library
 Dining hall,
convenience store
 Laundry facilities
Facilities
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Gym and weight room
Soccer fields
Walking trails
Bar
Gardens
Departmental Website
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Announcements
Contact Information
Application forms
Links of interest
– US State Department
– Passport Office
– AU Study Abroad Office
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/hort/amywright/International/International.htm
Program Success
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Student word-of-mouth
Awareness of options early in program
Faculty involvement
College support