Summer Semester (US) 2004
May 9 - June 2

Not running Summer 2007

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Arranged through the Office of Study Abroad (OSA)

What's this program about?

Travel to the enchanted emerald isle of Ireland, the highland glens of Scotland, the historic and captivating countryside of England and the spectacular landscape of Northern Ireland while earning credits toward your college degree! Visit farms, food processing plants, agribusinesses and natural resource sites while exploring policy issues relevant to rural development and international trade.

Though the course of study focuses on food and natural resources, it also includes visits to many cultural and historical sites throughout the area. You will stay in quaint bed-and-breakfast inns, private homes and university residence halls, as well as hotels in the metropolitan cities of Dublin, Edinburgh, and London. You will also visit medieval walled cities, majestic cathedrals and legendary castles steeped in history.

At the end of the program, many students take advantage of the opportunity to travel throughout the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to combine the most exciting educational experience of your college career with visits to places that most people only dream about!

What can I study?

From the course listing below, undergraduate students will be required to enroll in a minimum of six (6) credits. Graduate students will be required to enroll in four (4) credits. Students who desire additional credits or Honors credit must make arrangements with the program faculty.

Students will also be required to attend six to eight pre-departure orientations during Spring Semester 2004. Typically, these sessions meet from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. All participants are expected to attend these sessions. If you have questions, please contact Jim Lucas.

Where will I live?

Students will be housed in hotels, university residence halls, private homes and bed-and-breakfasts throughout the program.

Who can tell me more about this program?

Dr. David Hawkins
Animal Science
1250A Anthony Hall
Phone: (517) 355-8386
E-mail: hawkin12@msu.edu

Mr. James Lucas
ANR Education and Communication Systems
409 Agriculture Hall
Phone: (517) 355-6580, ext. 213
E-mail: lucasjam@msu.edu

Dr. Michael Woods
ANR Education and Communication Systems
408 Agriculture Hall
Phone: (517) 355-6580, ext. 202
E-mail: mwoods@msu.edu

You can also log-on to the program's Web site at http://www.msu.edu/course/aee/475.

Am I eligible?

MSU students, as well as students from other colleges and universities, are eligible to apply.

Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of at least 2.75 at the time of application. Meeting this minimum grade point average does not, however, guarantee admission - additional eligibility criteria may apply.

Applicants must also be in good physical condition and have the ability to deal with heights. This program involves hiking and field study activities.

An applicant's participation may be denied or their participation approval may be revoked if their conduct before departure raises doubts as to their suitability for program participation.

Do I need a passport or visa?

Passport information - click here

Visa information - click here

Are there special health issues?

Health information and recommendations - click here

How much does it cost?

The program fee is $2,617 and includes the following:

Amounts not included in the program fee for which participants will need to budget include:

*Check http://www.ctlr.msu.edu/studrec/ for current tuition, fee and taxes. MSU students pay the same amount they would pay to study at MSU; non-MSU students pay the Lifelong Education rate, regardless of state of residence.

Once enrolled in courses, students will receive a bill from the MSU Student Accounts Office for the study abroad program fee and tuition and fees, based on the number of credits taken.

Program fees, dates, and arrangements may be subject to change due to unexpected circumstances.

How can I pay for it?

Financial assistance is available when students make appropriate arrangements with OSA and MSU's Office of Financial Aid. All students planning to use financial aid toward a study abroad program must indicate their intentions on the study abroad application. Non-MSU students should check with their home institution's financial aid office.

For more information about financial aid - click here

Additionally, MSU students may apply for scholarships (based exclusively on academic performance or based on both academic performance and financial need) offered through the Office of Study Abroad. Requirements are listed in the application instructions. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is February 1st for summer programs.

Thanks to a generous study abroad scholarship endowment by the MSU Federal Credit Union, more students will be able to participate in study abroad and reap the many academic, personal and professional benefits these experiences provide them.

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resource also offers its students special study abroad scholarships. Check with Paul Roberts or the Office of Study Abroad for further details.

For more information about scholarships - click here

How do I apply?

Students can apply for this program by completing a study abroad application and submitting it to 109 International Center.

To obtain an application click here or go to the Office of Study Abroad.

Applications must be received by March 1st for summer programs. We strongly recommend that students apply early as this program may fill to capacity prior to this deadline. In past years, this program has filled as early as Thanksgiving so make sure to apply early!

The selection of applicants is done on a rolling admission basis. Applicants are evaluated and considered for admission throughout the academic year based on the eligibility criteria for this program and not necessarily on a first-come, first-served basis.

A $100 application fee is required. Students will receive a bill from the MSU Student Accounts Office for the application fee that is applied to the cost of the program and is non-refundable once a student has accepted admission into the program. Students who have accepted admission will also be billed for a non-refundable and non-transferable $200 deposit, also applied to the cost of the program.

Students who wish to withdraw their application are required to notify the Office of Study Abroad, in writing, that they no longer intend to participate.

Detailed information about application procedures, the acceptance process, pre-departure orientation, on-site logistics, and returning home will be provided in the Student Handbook which is given to students when they submit an application or you can read it on-line by clicking here.

What's next?
Come to a study abroad fair
Talk with a Peer Adviser
Read program evaluations
Attend an info meeting
Apply online
Additional Resources...
Office of Financial Aid	252 Student Services http://www.finaid.msu.edu
MSU Travel Clinic	East Circle Drive http://travelclinic.msu.edu
Academic Advisers	http://www.msu.edu/common/academic/units.html
Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities	120 Bessey Hall http://www.rcpd.msu.edu
Area Studies Centers	International Center http://www.isp.msu.edu
MSU Global Access	Information about the world -- its regions and peoples and important international issues International Center http://www.msuglobalaccess.net/
OSA contact info:	Office of Study Abroad Michigan State University 109 International Center East Lansing, MI 48824-1035 Phone: (517) 353-8920 Fax: (517) 432-2082 Email: studyabroad@osa.msu.edu