1. NRES Study Abroad Programs
Why Study Abroad?
There are over 400 programs available to University of Illinois students. The following are programs that fit well for students in NRES. Consider your interests, academic goals, and geography and talk to both your academic advisor and the College of ACES study abroad office about what fits your needs. Studying Abroad gives students an edge in the job market; You can impress prospective employers by gaining a global outlook and diverse perspective.
On the back of this sheet are some suggested programs that vary from semester to summer.
How do I get started?
Go to and watch the “First Steps Video”.
Then do some searches for where you want to go, and what program looks the best for you.
Afterwards, begin an application and apply for scholarships --
Application Deadlines: Spring Semester and Winter Break Sept 15, Summer and Fall Feb. 15
Apply: - Click ‘programs’ and enter program name in search field
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Walk-in hours: Tuesday and Thursday 2-4pm and Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am Mumford Hall

2. Program Summaries
Winter Break Programs
ACES in Tanzania: Wildlife Management (NRES 285 credit) Faculty Led
Courses in Natural resource management and Environmental policy
ACES in Sierra Leone-Winter Break (ACE 499 credit): Faculty Led
Courses in Sustainability- Agriculture, Environment, and Governance
ACES in Costa Rica: Soil Diversity & Land Use (NRES 285 credit) Faculty Led
Courses in Soil Diversity and Land Use
Semester Programs
ACES in Vienna: Semester
Summer Study Tour: 2 weeks and fall semester class
ACES in Sierra Leone: Semester
Courses in International trade, and Ag production systems
ACES in the Netherlands: Wageningen University Semester or Year
Courses in International Development Theory and Practice, Native Language and an internship or research project.
ACES in Sweden: SLU in Uppsala Semester
Courses in Gen-eds and personalized internship experience
ACES in New Zealand: Massey University Semester and Summer
Courses in Business, Political science and Law. Majority of students volunteer in the community.
ACES Provider: Thailand, ISDSI Semester
Courses in international development, health, and culture
ACES American Farm School in Greece: Semester
IAGE School for Field Studies (SFS): Semester
Environmental Field Studies Abroad
Countries Available: Tanzania, Australia, Costa Rica , Turks and Caicos Islands
ACES in Taiwan at NTU: Semester or Year
Variety of courses Fall runs from September to January and Spring is February to the end of June
Summer Abroad
ACES in Botswana: Wildlife conservation and Communities (NRES 285 credit) Summer
Summer Study Tour: 2 weeks and fall semester class
ACES in Brazil at University of Viscosa: Semester
Courses in Globalization of food production and consumption, Business management and Marketing
ACES in Taiwan at NTU: Biodiversity, Agriculture, and Culture of Taiwan (NRES 285 credit) Summer
Summer: 4 weeks of courses and a 4 week internship on a farm
Semester courses in Food supply chains and Public economics
ACES Study & Intern in New Zealand: Massey University Semester or Summer
Courses in Int’l business, Agrotourism and Hands-on experiences
ACES Summer and Intern in Greece: American Farm School Semester or Summer
Courses in Culture of food, Food marketing and business, and Italian
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