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UCD Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Programme Office

Oifig Chlár Eolaíocht na Talmhaíochta agus an Leighis Tréidliachta, UCD

What Students Think!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrick Cashman: Studying Animal & Crop Production
Studied at: Purdue University

“Get a chance to learn with world class facilities.”

“Broaden perspective on the world........most stereotypes are untrue!”

“Challenge yourself.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Kelly: Studying Food & Agribusiness Mgt.
Studied at: Michigan State University

“Both students & lecturers are unbelievably welcoming."

"It was definitely one of the best experiences of my life!”

“Got to see New York, Chicago and Detroit ...amazing ...as well as college life!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tracey O’Connor: Studying Agri-Environmental Sciences
Studied at: University of California (Berkeley)

“Study abroad opened up the world for me - I made friends from Alaska to Australia and everywhere in between.”

“I learnt so much more than I had expected, about my degree, myself, life - I wouldn't have missed it for anything.”

Aine Doyle: Studying Food Science
Studied at: Purdue University

“Being immersed in an entirely new cultural setting was scary and daunting for me at first, but was also very exciting. It gave me a greater opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities while also conquer new challenges."

“I made friends for a lifetime not only natives of the culture in which I was studying in but also other international students who were as far from home as me."

“It gave me the opportunity to take courses which are not offered at UCD this gave me a great insight into my degree."

“It was truly an experience of a life time for me."

David Lawrence: Studying Animal & Crop Sciences
Studied at: Michigan State University

“What I would like to say, is that overall the experience has developed me as a student and towards someone who would like to pursue a future in academia. The level of enthusiasm shown by students in America was contagious and very beneficial for my current studies. Also I have a wealth of friends from all corners of the globe who I contact very regularly."

"The cultural experience was very worthwhile"

"The opportunity to do things which would usually require a huge effort and expense"

"The problems you face out there are very beneficial in helping you mature and administrate yourself"

Aoran McNulty

Studying Forestry

Studied at MSU University

"Meet true Americans and gain great American experience through the amazing hospitality"

"Be aware that continuous assessment in the USA means continuous assessment… sometimes there is no final exam."

"Campus is evry big so make sure you can get to all classes in time."

 

How do I apply?

For further information and application details, please contact:

Ms Claudia Schmid

P: +353 1 7167676

E: claudia.schmid@ucd.ie