Student Stories
Renee Hartung
I would advise students interested in studying abroad to not think twice about it. Money comes back but you might never get the chance to experience the world again.
Kaylee Kleitsch
If you're interested in traveling, do it! I was nervous about applying for my first trip, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made.
Mary-Kate Russell
Don’t be afraid to do things alone. If there is an activity you really want to do, just go for it!
Jack Chism
Reynnah Ellenz
I was helping a community by giving them free veterinary care for their animals which has helped me realize how fortunate I am and made me realize my love giving back to those who can't afford veterinary care for the animals they call family.
Saumya Balaji
Living abroad is not without its challenges, but stepping out of your comfort zone and tackling these challenges head-on will allow you to grow and learn so much from your journey.
Emily Church
This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience where I learned a lot about dairy farming in a different country as well as another culture!
Irene Nielsen
Before coming to school, I was never interested in studying abroad, but the travel courses were the perfect length to travel to another country, while still maintaining the same level of involvement here at school.
Chris Meyer
Traveling to Ghana and learning about their agricultural practices was a fantastic opportunity for me to learn more agriculture abroad.
Nathan Brumm
Studying abroad has impacted my perspective of agriculture and my future by seeing how people use different practices worldwide.
Emily Plagman
Travel the world and get these once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Alaina Gebel
The opportunity to be a world traveler is at your fingertips. Take advantage of these once in a lifetime opportunities!
Maddi Klemme
I chose to study abroad to experience life outside the United States. Having never left the United States prior to my travel course I was hoping to not only learn more about international agriculture but also more about myself.
Carly Lawler
"I know it’s so nerve wracking to make the initial leap, but I promise, you will have zero regrets."
Sage Coffman
If you have any interest in studying abroad, talk to people who have participated in a program, reach out to the program director, check out the picture on the program website, or see if you can find photos/stories on the CALS Study Abroad Instagram!
Emma Stamp
My advice for other students interested in studying abroad is to apply for as many scholarships as you can. It's way more fun to spend money in the country you are visiting and experience new things than stress about payments for the semester. School should not be the only reason you want to study abroad, so having a little extra money for experiences is definitely worth it.
Megan Mueller
My study abroad experience was the highlight of my college experience, and I could not be more thankful to have had this experience!
Bella Maiwurm
I have learned so much more about myself and what I want out of my career from studying abroad on these two trips than any other experience.
Ben Kujawa
Do your research, but also, just take the leap. Studying abroad is going to seem a bit daunting, but as long as you know you want to do this, you will be fine.
Lauren Neuhaus
I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about studying abroad to do it. I found it so enriching and structured with a perfect balance of free time and scheduled activities. It was such a interactive way to travel and I gained so many valuable skills and experiences along the way.