1. Auburn University Horticulture Study Abroad May 31 - July 15, 2006 Myerscough College Bilsborrow, England Lancashire

2. Executives with global experience are among the most in-demand. (E. White, Wall Street Journal, p. B6. January 25, 2005.

3. International experiences enhance opportunities for future employment. Many companies and particularly government agencies desire graduates that comprehend the global economy in which we are living.

4. With regard to America's import/export trade, it is more important than ever for our graduates to understand opportunities for exporting agricultural products. Ports (such as Mobile), Departments of Ag and Industries, US Customs, and other agencies charged with issues of Homeland Security need graduates who can function with a global mindset.

5. About the Program

6. Six Weeks at Myerscough College in northwestern England. Location: About 4 hours northwest of London, 10 miles north of Preston, about 30 miles inland and east of Blackpool, about 70 miles south of Scotland. www.myerscough.ac.uk

7. 13 Hours of Credit Herbaceous Ornamental Plants HORT 4100 - 4 Landscape Gardening HORT 2210 - 4 Garden History and Design HORT 4930 - 3 International Seminar AGRI 3800 - 2

8. Cost will be $5500 - $7000 paid in full to Auburn University by May 1. Rate will be based on the number of students: 8=$7000; 10=$6500; 12=$6000; >12=$5500 $500 Deposit due during Spring Semester, 2006 Price Includes: Lodging from May 31 - July 15 Three Meals Per Day All In-Country Travel Arranged by the College All Books, Fees, Materials, Bed & Bath Linens

9. Application Process 1. Apply for a College of Agriculture Scholarship Submit Online by Dec. 1, 2005 2. Provide a Copy of Passport or Passport Application Turn in to Dr. Wright by March 1 3. Fill out and submit Departmental Application Available on the AU Horticulture Dept’s International Website International Website

10. Application Process, cont. 4. Possess and take a Camera 5. Fill Out and Submit All Study Abroad Forms 6. Be Approved by AU Study Abroad, Bursar, and Department of Horticulture

11. Class Size Will be 8 – 24. Selection Preference Based on: Class Year, Cumulative GPA Whether Classes are Actually Needed Meeting Deadlines With Completed Paperwork and Payment

12. Single rooms with bathroom, study desk, and window to outside. Shared kitchens. Heat, but no AC, (cool climate, think north of Toronto…)

13. Computer lab, library, dining hall, and convenience store, and laundry facilities all on campus.

14. Also on campus: Stumble Inn bar, gym, weight room, soccer fields, walking trails, gardens.

15. Tentative Faculty Schedule Wed., May 31 - Sat., June 10 Dr. Dave Williams willi09@auburn.edu Thur., June 15 - Sun., June 25 Dr. Amy Wright wrigham@auburn.edu Sun., July 2 - Mon., July 10 Dr. Joe Eakes jeakes@auburn.edu Thur., June 8 - Sat., June 17 Dr. Luther Waters waterlu@auburn.edu Mon., June 26 - Sun., July 2 Dr. Raymond Kessler kessljr@auburn.edu Sun., July 9 - Sat., July 15 Dr. Jeff Sibley jsibley@auburn.edu

16. Myerscough 2006…. Don’t miss it!!!!!