Great Gardens and Horticulture of Scotland and England
You are invited to join us for the first horticulture study abroad program in many years as we travel to the beautiful Great Gardens of Scotland and England. Dr. Curt R. Rom and Ms. Michelle Wisdom will lead this 3-credit hour course. The course carries degree credit for the HORT major and minor, the LARC major and minor, or general elective credit. The study abroad experience is open to anyone. The only prerequisite would be at least one class in horticulture, landscape architecture, crops/soil/environmental science, or plant biology - general knowledge of plants and horticulture.
Cost
Program prices are being finalized and may vary with participation.
Estimated Cost:
- Program Cost: $4100
- Airfare: $1800-$2000
- Study Abroad Fee: $300
- Tuition (3 credit hours) $950
- Any personal expenses
The program fee includes housing (double occupancy, single occupancy option available), 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch, except weekends), ground transportation each study day, bus passes in Edinburgh and London, all admissions, and a closing night banquet.
Program Details
Dates:
May 10-25, 2025
Application Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Courses:
HORT 4001V(3)
HORT 5001V(3)
AFLS 4001V-Honors(3
LARC 4002V(3)/4002V-Honors(3)
Faculty Leaders:
Dr. Curt Rom
crom@uark.edu
Michelle Wisdom
mmwisdom@uark.edu
Excursions
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(some sites may change based upon scheduling and interests of participants)
How to Apply
Applications for the program will be available in October 2024, through the HogsAbroad Portal.
To get your name on the list for more information, contact Michelle M. Wisdom
mmwisdom@uark.edu
Scholarships
Scholarships are available through the HORT department, the LARC department, Bumpers College, Study Abroad office, Fay Jones School, Walton and Fulbright Colleges, and Honors College.