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  • Places
    • Costa Rica
    • Ecuador
    • Europe
      • France
      • Greece
      • Italy
      • Romania
      • Scotland
      • Spain
    • Uruguay
  • Programs
    • Avian BiologySpend your Maymester studying bird biology in the rainforests, volcanic areas, cloud forests and black sand beaches of Costa Rica. With more than 400 bird species – including parrots, toucans, motmots and hummingbirds – you’ll definitely have something to tweet about this summer. Visit the website.
    • Coffee: From Bean to CupTravel to Costa Rica to partake in this unique opportunity to learn about the horticultural practices and processing involved in coffee production. This program is focused entirely on the challenge and practices of growing, harvesting and processing coffee, the second-most traded commodity on Earth! Visit the website.
    • Culture-Centered Communication and Engagement
    • Youth Engagement in Agriculture
    • Food Production, Culture and the EnvironmentThe program is coordinated through ENSAT (Ecole Nationale Supérieure Agronomique de Toulouse), which is the National Institute of Agronomy in France. Faculty from ENSAT lead lectures and field trips (taught in English) covering: Dairy and Poultry Production, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics and Policy, Geomatics, and Winemaking. In addition, there are daily lectures on French language and survival skills, culture and history. Visit the website.
    • The Grand Tour: Art and GardensGain appreciation for the art, literature, history, politics, economics, religion, and topography that shaped the art and gardens of The Grand Tour sites. Influenced by the experiences and legacy of visitors to Italy and France over the centuries, students will write travelogues inspired by their own Grand Tour. Visit the website.
    • Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the GalápagosThis more-than-two-week short summer session, offered by UGA’s Department of Entomology, allows students to collect samples and photographs of tropical insects while exploring the jungle. Each morning and evening students will hike through various locations on the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, a tropical country on the equator. The climate and location of the Galápagos Islands provides the perfect environment that led to the development of the Island’s vast and unique plant and animal life. Students of this program have the opportunity to observe a rare example of how biogeographic, evolutionary and ecological influences constituted the flora and fauna of this region. Visit the website.
    • International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain ProductionVisit a diverse group of livestock, grain and other agribusinesses during this intense and fun-filled, nine day trip to Uruguay. A sampling of the destinations include: large cow-calf and sheep ranches, grass-fed and organic beef and lamb operations, pasture-based dairies, organic vineyards, organic fruit and vegetable producers, large grain and oilseed producers, international grain-merchandisers and several other firms that you probably won’t find in Georgia. Uruguay Study Abroad Website
    • Viticulture and EnologyThere’s more to wine than choosing the right bottle. Spend your Maymester mastering its finer aspects; and learn about its production, health implications, cultivation and economic impact on Cortona, Italy. Students will stay in a renovated 15th century monastery in the heart of Italian wine culture and share dinners at a local family-run restaurant. Visit the website.
  • Semester
    • Spring
    • Spring Break
    • Maymester
    • Summer
    • Fall
  • Program type
    • Exchange
    • Faculty-led
    • Internship
  • Finally Here!

    Chloe Boullon

    March 8, 2014

    My name is Chloe’ Boullon and I am senior at UGA majoring in Animal Science. I’m originally from Braselton, GA and have a passion for international travels. I applied for the Uruguay trip in the fall semester and was accepted to the program in December. What caught my eye about this study abroad were two…

    Posted in: Faculty-led, International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uruguay
  • Uruguay

    Austin Sutton

    March 7, 2014

    I’m excited to travel to Uruguay. I am anxious to observe how the beef industry operates there. I feel like this study abroad program will help me understand agriculture outside of U.S. agriculture and then utilize the knowledge learned into future careers.

    Posted in: International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uruguay
  • Uruguay Bound!

    Autumn Moore

    March 7, 2014

    Posted in: Faculty-led, International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uruguay
  • Boots

    Camille Odom

    March 7, 2014

    Typical Checklist for Spring Break: Sunscreen Shorts Bathing suit Sunglasses Hat Passport Boarding pass Boots   “Where are you going for spring break?” has been a hot question lately around campus. But why do I need bootsyou may ask? I will be traveling to Uruguay to explore their agriculture industry for a study abroad with some…

    Posted in: International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uruguay
  • There’s a First Time For Everything

    Tyler Dungan

    March 7, 2014

    Just made it through security. Now it’s time to sit and wait to board the plane at 5 o’clock. This is my first time flying and on top of that it is out of the country. So the fact that I’m getting my first ever flight in about an hour just hit me. Based on…

    Posted in: International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uruguay
  • Spring Break Abroad

    Ashley Williams

    March 7, 2014

    Being a senior at UGA, I decided back in August I was going to take every opportunity possible to help better myself and my future career. When Dr. Lacy talked to our class about the Sustainable Beef and Grain Study Abroad Program, I was immediately hooked. To be able to spend my last Spring Break…

    Posted in: International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uncategorized, Uruguay
  • Ready or not, here we go!

    Mary Catherine Cromley

    March 7, 2014

    It’s so hard to believe that it’s finally time to go to Uruguay! I’ve had an unusually busy week so it really hasn’t sunk in that I’ll be in South America by lunchtime tomorrow. I’ve been so worried about making sure that I’ve gotten everything packed up, getting all my travel documents together, and class…

    Posted in: International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uruguay
  • Something Different

    Connor Whigham

    March 6, 2014

    I normally head down to my hometown of Cairo, Georgia for the first weekend of spring break and work a few days on my family’s farm in order to make a little extra cash before I head down to Mexico Beach, Florida the following monday with a group of friends. I get the same old…

    Posted in: Faculty-led, International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uruguay
  • Forty-Eight Hour Coffee Buzz

    Chasity Tompkins

    March 5, 2014

    Oh my, oh my, oh my! In about 48 hours, I will be sitting in Miami International Airport waiting for my connecting flight from Atlanta, Georgia to Montevideo, Uruguay. The plane ride to Uruguay will be about 10 hours and I think I want to use that time to sleep, so I plan on staying…

    Posted in: Faculty-led, International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uruguay
  • Major Procrastination

    Jaclyn Beckley

    March 4, 2014

    As one of the worlds best procrastinators, getting ready to leave on Friday only means one thing: I don’t need to start packing until Thursday night around 11:45pm.  While there are many emotions that go into leaving for trips, as a seasoned traveler I know that once I make it to the airport, or better…

    Posted in: Faculty-led, International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production, Spring Break, Uruguay
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This blog is written by students participating in study abroad programs through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Categories

  • Places
    • Costa Rica
    • Ecuador
    • Europe
      • France
      • Greece
      • Italy
      • Romania
      • Scotland
      • Spain
    • Uruguay
  • Programs
    • Avian BiologySpend your Maymester studying bird biology in the rainforests, volcanic areas, cloud forests and black sand beaches of Costa Rica. With more than 400 bird species – including parrots, toucans, motmots and hummingbirds – you’ll definitely have something to tweet about this summer. Visit the website.
    • Coffee: From Bean to CupTravel to Costa Rica to partake in this unique opportunity to learn about the horticultural practices and processing involved in coffee production. This program is focused entirely on the challenge and practices of growing, harvesting and processing coffee, the second-most traded commodity on Earth! Visit the website.
    • Culture-Centered Communication and Engagement
    • Youth Engagement in Agriculture
    • Food Production, Culture and the EnvironmentThe program is coordinated through ENSAT (Ecole Nationale Supérieure Agronomique de Toulouse), which is the National Institute of Agronomy in France. Faculty from ENSAT lead lectures and field trips (taught in English) covering: Dairy and Poultry Production, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics and Policy, Geomatics, and Winemaking. In addition, there are daily lectures on French language and survival skills, culture and history. Visit the website.
    • The Grand Tour: Art and GardensGain appreciation for the art, literature, history, politics, economics, religion, and topography that shaped the art and gardens of The Grand Tour sites. Influenced by the experiences and legacy of visitors to Italy and France over the centuries, students will write travelogues inspired by their own Grand Tour. Visit the website.
    • Tropical Entomology in Ecuador and the GalápagosThis more-than-two-week short summer session, offered by UGA’s Department of Entomology, allows students to collect samples and photographs of tropical insects while exploring the jungle. Each morning and evening students will hike through various locations on the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, a tropical country on the equator. The climate and location of the Galápagos Islands provides the perfect environment that led to the development of the Island’s vast and unique plant and animal life. Students of this program have the opportunity to observe a rare example of how biogeographic, evolutionary and ecological influences constituted the flora and fauna of this region. Visit the website.
    • International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain ProductionVisit a diverse group of livestock, grain and other agribusinesses during this intense and fun-filled, nine day trip to Uruguay. A sampling of the destinations include: large cow-calf and sheep ranches, grass-fed and organic beef and lamb operations, pasture-based dairies, organic vineyards, organic fruit and vegetable producers, large grain and oilseed producers, international grain-merchandisers and several other firms that you probably won’t find in Georgia. Uruguay Study Abroad Website
    • Viticulture and EnologyThere’s more to wine than choosing the right bottle. Spend your Maymester mastering its finer aspects; and learn about its production, health implications, cultivation and economic impact on Cortona, Italy. Students will stay in a renovated 15th century monastery in the heart of Italian wine culture and share dinners at a local family-run restaurant. Visit the website.
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    • Spring Break
    • Maymester
    • Summer
    • Fall
  • Program type
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    • Internship
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