Agricultural and Biological Engineering & TSM FACULTY LED: ACES Faculty-Led Program: History, Culture, and Development in Sierra Leone ACES in Costa Rica: Soil Diversity & Land Use (Winter Break) ACES/ENG Faculty-Led: Summer Research and Cultural Immersion Program in China ENG: Winter Break in Guatemala ACES/BUS Faculty-Led: The International Business Immersion Program (IBIP) – Brazil (Winter) SUMMER: ACES/ENG Exchange: University of Vicosa in Brazil ACES Exchange: El Purpan in France ACES Direct Enroll: Study and Intern at American Farm School in Greece ACES Exchange: University of Sydney in Australia ACES Exchange: Study and Research at National Taiwan University in Taiwan ACES Exchange: Food Heritage Tour at UniLaSalle in France ACES Provider: Global Experiences Internship: Barcelona, Dublin, London, or Sydney SEMESTER: ACES Exchange: Luiz de Queiroz (ESALQ) College of Agriculture in Brazil ACES Exchange: Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands ACES Exchange: University College Dublin in Ireland (ABE Students apply through IPENG) ACES Exchange: University of Buenos Aires School of Agriculture in Argentina ACES Direct Enroll: Study and Intern at University of Western Cape in South Africa ACES Direct Enroll: Agribusiness & International Development at Njala University in Sierra Leone ACES/ENG Exchange: University of Vicosa in Brazil (200 level Portuguese) Engineering in Spain – Madrid: University Pontificia Comillas (Soph/Jr Spring Semester)

Program Summaries FACULTY LED: ACES Faculty-Led Program: History, Culture, and Development in Sierra Leone Broaden your understanding of the roles of governance, management, and policy through participation in a two week study abroad course in Sierra Leone. Students will observe agricultural and forestry businesses and projects, speak with policy makers, and development leaders, and learn from local colleagues at Njala University. ACES in Costa Rica: Soil Diversity & Land Use (Winter Break) The course is designed to provide students with an intensive introduction to soil diversity and associated land use systems including their human dimensions across the humid, montane, and drier regions of Costa Rica. Students will work in teams to interpret soil-landscapes and investigate linkages among land use patterns and their ecosystem impacts. SUMMER: ACES/ENG Faculty-Led: Summer Research and Cultural Immersion Program in China This 6 week summer program at Zhejiang University has 3 components: industry visits, research experience with a faculty member, and Chinese language and culture course. The language course is customized for the group to include cultural lectures and field trips specifically related to their program. No prior knowledge of Mandarin is necessary. ACES/ENG Exchange: University of Vicosa in Brazil This program, offered in summer or full semester. There are a variety of academic programs in which to enroll, as well as internship and research opportunities. The semester program requires at least 1-2 semesters of Portuguese language while the summer program does not require Portuguese. In both programs students study Portuguese. SEMESTER: Engineering in Spain – Madrid: University Pontificia Comillas (Soph/Jr Spring Semester) Studying at Universidad Pontificia Comillas allows students to examine engineering from a different angle. Courses are taught in Spanish as well as English and taken alongside Spanish students in many engineering disciplines. ACES Exchange: Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands Wageningen University and Research Centre is the leading life science university in Europe. The language of instruction in many courses is English. It is an ideal site for students interested in crop science and environmental science, but also has applicable courses in engineering disciplines. ACES Exchange: University College Dublin in Ireland (ABE Students apply through IPENG) UCD is the largest university in Ireland and a great destination for ACES students. A wide variety of courses are offered in both engineering disciplines as well as general education requirements and ACES electives. This is a competitive program that requires a GPA of at least 3.25. Application Deadlines: Varies, Spring semester and WB Sept 15, Summer and Fall Feb. 15 Apply: www.studyabroad.illinois.edu - Click ‘programs’ and enter program name in search field Cost: Varies depending on length and location For information on scholarships: http://academics.aces.illinois.edu/study-abroad/scholarship Walk-in hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-4pm and Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am