AGNR recognizes the importance of international experiences in shaping the future leaders of agriculture. We are globally interconnected through the necessity of agricultural and ecological processes, and opportunities abroad foster the exchange of international ideas and perspectives.
In conjunction with the Education Abroad Office, AGNR has established partnerships with the following countries for the summer or winter terms: Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Peru and Taiwan.
AGNR Faculty Led Programs
Unlock academic opportunities though AGNR sponsored programs! These faculty-led programs are a great way to fulfill major and elective requirements. Search for AGNR faculty-led programs in the study abroad database to discover enriching global experiences.
Three AGNR winter programs are coming up for the 2024-2025 season. Apply by September 23rd, 2024!
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT (ANSC)
Interview community leaders in the Dominican Republic, including leaders from farm organizations, and learn about agroecology, food sovereignty, rural development, ancestral and modern farming practices, peasant seed production, climate and environmental justice, women’s rights, dignity for migrants and workers, land, water and territorial rights, peasant rights, and international solidarity.
New Zealand: Sustainable Ecosystems (PLSC/ENSP)
New Zealand, being geographically isolated, has its own sustainability issues from energy production to invasive species. You will travel throughout New Zealand's diverse ecosystems and learn about how the government approaches several aspects of sustainability, including but not limited to energy production, ecological conservation programs, tourism, and low-impact urban design including stormwater management and architecture. Additionally, you will interact with Maori peoples to understand how their culture and language has been revived in the recent past and what issues they face both economically and socially.
Vietnam: Climate-Resilient Development: Vietnam's Mekong Delta Region (AREC/ENES)
Over recent decades, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region has emerged as one of the world’s most productive agricultural areas, resulting in high levels of trade and major progress in poverty reduction. Yet, the region remains highly vulnerable to climate change. You will see what this means on the ground and learn about what people are doing to anticipate and respond to these changes. The course highlights key principles of climate-resilient development, agriculture, natural resource management, and urban planning, illustrating their application and limitations through case studies and field visits in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
AGNR Across the Globe
AGNR terps have traveled across the world! Now, it is your turn to join them in creating an international community. You have the flexibility to select a study abroad program to fulfill minor credits, pursue language fluency, or for rich culture immersion! No matter your major, the world is your classroom!
“The study abroad trip to Nicaragua was one of the best things I did as an undergrad at UMD” - AGNR Alumni Terp
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University of Maryland empowers students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to become mindful and engaged global citizens - leaders and professionals with a strong sense of social responsibility who fearlessly embrace global and local challenges with optimism, passion, and innovative thinking.
Study Abroad Scholarships
AGNR Study Abroad Scholarships
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Meet with your Academic Advisor
If you would like to learn more about incorporating study abroad into your academic plan, meet with your academic advisor.
Meet with the AGNR Peer Mentor!
My name is Bridget Harris and I'm currently a senior environmental science & technology major with a concentration in natural resource management. During the Spring 2025 semester, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark with the Maryland-in-Copenhagen program. This experience deepened my understanding of global sustainability and natural resource management while allowing me to immerse myself in Denmark's innovative environmental practices.
Office hours: Monday & Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:30 in Symons 0107
Email: harrisb9@terpmail.umd.edu