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…
Study Abroad Stories: Plants, Parks, and People from the Smokies to San Jose, Costa Rica
Study Abroad Stories: Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Challenges in Guatemala
By Lily Rutherford Delaney Turner, a sophomore agricultural leadership, education, and communications major, traveled to Guatemala this past spring break. Holding a strong passion for the agriculture industry, the trip…
Building a More Resilient Livestock Sector in Kenya
By Hans Goertz “Karibu sana” says the immigration officer as he welcomes me into Kenya. There is a warmth and familiarity of stepping into the colorful hallways of the Jomo…
UTCVM Provides Opportunities for Vet Students to Grow Global
By Lily Rutherford The University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) is pursuing global engagement on a level different than ever before. With multiple international experiences available to students and emphasis…
Study Abroad Stories: First Year Program in Costa Rica
By Lily Rutherford Costa Rica, home to over 500,000 different species and known for its incredible biodiversity, was also host to a group of first-year herbert students participating in a…
Smith Center Launches Herbert College First-Year Study Abroad Program
By Mary Shelley-Snell and Kyra Barrier In January, the Herbert College of Agriculture and the Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture launched a pilot study abroad program to Costa Rica…
Study Abroad Stories: Digital Agriculture in Croatia
Terrilyn Klingberg and Livy Muntz reflect on their time abroad learning more about emerging technology in the agriculture industry By Brooke Adams From robots to artificial intelligence to cloud-based technology,…
Study Abroad Stories: Small Animal Veterinary Experience in Belize
Study Abroad Program Offers Herbert Student Opportunity to Gain Valuable Experience in Veterinary Medicine By Brooke Adams Have you ever thought about studying abroad? At the University of Tennessee and…
International Internships Create Opportunities for More Immersive Global Experiences
Herbert graduate student reflects on her experience as a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service trade intern in Vietnam. By Kortni Blalock Kortni Blalock is a second-year graduate student at the Herbert…
Study Abroad Stories: Southeast Asia Edition – Kortni Blalock
NNF fellows reflect on the impactful experiences they had during a recent study abroad in SE Asia By Brooke Adams In partnership with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture,…