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International (Truro)

Study Abroad Options

麻豆社鈥檚 Faculty of Agriculture has run a variety of short-term study abroad trips in previous years which were not field-courses for which students received credit, but were learning opportunities that students were able to link to their co-curricular records.

This means that these educational study abroad experiences appear on students transcripts but not as a graded course, giving students an edge over other graduates as it provides a university-recognized document that can be leveraged when creating applications for graduate programs and job opportunities.

These study abroad trips typically took place for about 1 week over November and February reading weeks, and explored a variety of topics and countries such as:

Indigenous run ecotourism, conservation, and jungle crafting in Dominica:

This study abroad tour to Dominica, in partnership with Dominica State College, offered a unique opportunity for students to explore the lush natural resources of the Nature Island and the significant Indigenous heritage in the rich context of Dominica. The objectives for this trip encompassed a social sciences viewpoint, aiming to deepen understanding of societal dynamics, cultural heritage, and social issues within the Caribbean region.

Students had the opportunity to:

  • Explore Dominica's diverse cultural heritage and its impact on identity formation, investigating topics such as the influence of colonialism, the preservation of Indigenous knowledge, and the resilience of cultural traditions.
  • Analyze socio-economic disparities within Dominica, examining factors such as poverty, inequality, and sustainable development initiatives. Engage with local communities to understand the challenges and strategies for social and economic empowerment.
  • Investigate environmental sustainability and forest products resource and management. Study the relationship between environmental sustainability, climate change, and social resilience in Dominica. Examine the impacts of natural disasters, community adaptation strategies, and the role of Indigenous knowledge in environmental stewardship.

Equine care and management in the UK:

This opportunity was a week-long study abroad with a focus on equine studies, and an emphasis on welfare, and exposure to veterinary nursing and bio vet services within a variety of institutions in the UK. Students have visited ARU Writtle and Hartpury University to learn from their expertise in equine care through seeing their equine therapy centre and racing simulators in action, among other advanced equine care facilities/technology.

Students additionally learned about equine care and management through visits to locations such as:

  • Tween Hills Stud Farm
  • The National Stud in Newmarket
  • Moorland Mousie Trust 鈥� The Exmoor Pony Center
  • The Cheltenham and Ludlow Races
  • World Horse Welfare Glenda Spooner Farm
  • Longdole Polo Academy for polo lessons
  • Three Counties Equine Hospital

Dairy facility and waste management in the Netherlands:

Students from the Business Management Dairy (DBM) program travelled throughout the Netherlands over the November reading week along with students from Aeres University of Applied Sciences.

Students had the opportunity to learn from location visits such as:

  • floating farms
  • farms with highly specialized and integrated waste management systems
  • a tour of the working university farm
  • site visit to Attero Waste Management Facility
  • culturally important sites in and around the capital city of Amsterdam  

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Create a Unique Study Abroad Opportunity!

While there are no current plans to run these particular experiences again, Dal AC International is always willing to support students with ambitions to participate in study abroad experiences.

Should a group of students be interested in participating in any of the above trips, or creating an entirely new experience, Dal AC International would be interested in supporting the development of said opportunity in collaboration with students.

Students may reach out to intdalac@dal.ca with study abroad proposals at any time. Be sure to include how many students are interested, the location, proposed length of study abroad experience, topic of study, and any potential international partners (if applicable).