Internships usually last 10-12 weeks. Because internships are set up individually, it takes at least six months to finalize arrangements. Students do not have to be enrolled in the Certificate in International Agriculture to take AESC 3910. Students will be expected to pay their travel and living expenses, although our goal is to set up a work study arrangement at the host institution, which often provides students with some financial assistance. Living with a host family can also greatly reduce a student's financial burden.
Costs vary greatly, depending on the country visited.
For Certificate students, a small amount of funding is available to help defray travel costs. There are other competitive scholarships and grants for which students may apply. Information on these is available through the Office of International Services and Programs, located in Barrow Hall. The story below chronicles the internship of Jeff Skahill, an Environmental Health Sciences major who completed a Certificate in International Agriculture. While the pursuit of education often involves hours of study , gaining experience to enhance that education can mean some heavy lifting, as Jeff Skahill found out last summer.