As a Economics of Sustainable Development and Management, you can:

• Explore a variety of courses that can count towards general education requirements, related courses, and electives.
• Participate in an internship, field study, or research experience abroad to gain real-world experience.

The earliest term that you are able to participate in an experience abroad is the summer directly after your first year. Students should meet with their academic advisor and discuss which semester might be best for them to go abroad. Flexibility regarding what courses Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems students may be able to take abroad and in what term they can go may vary depending on course availability and sequencing within the major.

When planning an experience abroad, be sure to keep in mind your electives, any extra credits you may be able to use to your advantage, as well as current and upcoming terms in your course of study. For students who have a strict course sequence to follow each semester, a summer or winter program might be a good option.

These programs are recommended based on your academic interests but students can explore additional approved program options via the Program Search.

Faculty-Led

Summer Sustainable Cities: Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
On this program, students will have the opportunity to do field-based research on various topics relating to sustainable urban and transportation planning.  Methods will include standard qualitative approaches such as structured and unstructured interviews and direct observation.

Tuition-Based Program: Tuition-Based Programs charge in-state, New England Regional, and out-of-state UConn tuition rates based on students’ residency. Tuition charges will appear on students’ UConn fee bills, along with other UConn fees as listed on the program’s budget sheet. Students may pay housing through their UConn fee bill or directly to their host university depending on the program.

OTS: Tropical Biology on a Changing Planet
Multiple locations, Costa Rica
The semester-long program allows students to learn through four interconnected courses that introduce you to biomes across Costa Rica, you will become versed in the skills and knowledge necessary to address contemporary issues in conservation and ecology. You will focus on tropical ecology, environmental preservation, research skills, and Spanish in OTS’ dynamic research stations, La Selva, Palo Verde, and Las Cruces, as well as other forest and coastal sites.

Umbra Institute in Perugia – Food, Sustainability, & Environmental Studies (FSE)

Perugia, Italy

The program in Food, Sustainability, & the Environment (FSE) at Umbra invites students and professors to participate in the study of food systems, sustainability and the environment. Whether enrolling in semester or summer courses, interning in a winery or Umbra’s campus garden, or discovering the complexities of Italian food culture and environmental policy, FSE students develop a deeper understanding of global food systems, sustainability, and the environment. For the Certificate in Environmental Studies & Sustainability, students would take a 4 credit Italian class and then have the following curriculum: Mandatory Core- FSST 300: Experiencing Sustainable Italian Foodways (1 credit) & Three courses with either SUS or ENV titles (9 credits).

University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Students have the opportunity to take courses within the UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences. A wide variety of courses relating to agricultural sciences are available on this program.

Fee-Based Programs: Fee-Based Programs charge Program Fees, not UConn tuition. Program Fees will appear on students’ UConn fee bills, along with other UConn fees as listed on the program’s budget sheet.

Summer Business in London
London, England
Faculty-led program targeted at students interested in business and economics that includes a course and internship experience for academic credit.

Direct-Bill Programs: Direct-Bill Programs charge students directly for their program costs. Students pay the affiliate program directly for their fees, whereas other UConn fees will appear on students’ UConn fee bills as listed on the program’s budget sheet. Be sure to review the program’s full costs on the provider’s own website. UConn is not responsible for those costs.

OTS: African Ecology and Conservation in South Africa

Skukuza, South Africa

This program is ideal for students interested in conservation. Students spend the majority of the semester in Kruger National Park, one of the largest conservation areas in Africa and the oldest national park in South Africa. Local and international academics, conservation managers, and other practitioners in ecology and conservation mentor students. By designing research projects with their professors, students contribute meaningful scientific data to issues faced by managers in South African National Parks.

Finances are an integral part of the program selection and planning process. Students should research scholarships early to meet application deadlines and request essay feedback from advisors and the Writing Center.

Featured Scholarships:

McMahon Family Endowment for Global Education

Elizabeth C. Hanson Scholarship

College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Scholarships

To learn more and discover other financial opportunities to fund your Education Abroad opportunity, visit our scholarships page.