By Lily Rutherford Several students shared their unique perspectives on their time abroad at the beginning of this year. Spanning Greece, Italy, Costa Rica, and Cambodia, they had much to…
Vol Field Notes: Students Highlight Study Abroad in Greece
Study Abroad Stories – Ellen Black
By Lily Rutherford Along with the 23 other students in her program, Ellen Black took the opportunity to further her studies internationally while exploring Greece. Black is a junior studying…
Study Abroad Stories – Keeley Fitzgerald
By Lily Rutherford Keeley Fitzgerald is a freshman studying environmental and soil science. She took part in the First Year Study Abroad Program to Costa Rica, with the From Summit…
Small Animal Veterinary Experience in Belize – Anna Richards
By Lily Rutherford “The preservation of wildlife is not only essential for maintaining Belize’s natural beauty, but also for ensuring a future where animals and humans coexist in harmony.” As…
2025 – A Year of Firsts, Adventures, and Successes
By Lily Rutherford The Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture has seen an incredibly successful 2025. From a groundbreaking program launch to new experiences in over five countries across the…
Big Orange Give Through Study Abroad Stories: Brazil – Skylynn Pastorello
By Lily Rutherford Studying abroad provides students with the opportunity for intellectual and professional growth by exposing them to knowledge, concepts, and experiences that reflect different cultural contexts, specifically within…
Study Abroad Stories: Glorious Gardens – Lamara Stuart
By Lily Rutherford Bringing UT students together through the exploration of England and Scotland, this program provided insight into how the glorious gardens of these countries are connected to plant…
Study Abroad Stories: Croatia – Kristen Graas
By Lily Rutherford Exploring Croatia through the lens of study abroad provided students with a once in a lifetime educational experience. The Digital Agriculture in Croatia program took place during…
Study Abroad Stories: Costa Rica Edition – Nora Mooney
By Lily Rutherford Programs like this one also inspire curiosity and drive within students who continue to come back to study abroad experiences and international exposure. A plant sciences major…
Study Abroad Stories: Plants, Parks, and People from the Smokies to San Jose, Costa Rica
By Lily Rutherford Providing opportunities to learn in hands-on environments, often in a country where some studies are more applicable than in the U.S., these trips can change the trajectories…