Dr. Lisa Wood
Director of International Programs
AFLS; Office E 221
Fayetteville, AR 72701
lswood@uark.edu, (479) 575-2025
Faculty-led
Participate in a high quality, short-term program led by some of our most outstanding faculty! These programs provide 3 to 6 credit hours and will help you gain new knowledge and learn about a new culture.
Belgium
This program explores issues in environmental sustainability from a European perspective. Students will be exposed to scientists working collaboratively across agriculture, natural resource management, food production, manufacturing and alternative fuel resources.
India
Indian agriculture accounts for one of the largest markets of agricultural products, food, fiber and fuel. This program provides the opportunity to develop a global perspective and broaden understanding of Indian agriculture, farming and food supply chain.
Mozambique
Through this program, students learn first-hand the challenges of establishing a sustainable business in a developing environment, and how to creatively apply their skills to improve the business. This offers tremendous capacity for not only experiential learning, but also leadership and personal growth.
New Zealand
This experience will provide students a global perspective of human interactions and
animal management practices with various livestock and wildlife species. Students
will see how history, and geography impact the use of land and animals within society.
Australia
This faculty-led study abroad course will focus on wildlife indigenous to Australia,
Aborigines history and culture, livestock management and opportunities to explore
rainforests and the iconic Great Barrier Reef.
Italy - HDFS
This program explores the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Students
will journey to a variety of locations in Italy while experiencing and discussing
the history, policy and culture of early learning and instruction in Reggio Emilia.