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