Programs Abroad

“Floriculture production has taught me new skills about worldwide export and imports that I wasn't as aware of, even living in California. I am more accustomed to food production, so working with flowers and seeing a different side of the industry on the other side of the world has really broadened my mind...I have always wanted to travel the world but have been timid to travel solo. Working abroad brought me more confidence than I could ever imagine. I was able to use my agriculture skills on the other side of the world, connecting with coworkers through language barriers, and travel around an entire country by myself on my time off. This trip has opened many doors for my future because I am more confident in myself and what I am capable of.”

“It helped me look at my own culture through the eyes of another and to see what I loved and to see its flaws. It's important to not think your country is better than others…I think everyone should solo travel and learn another culture.”

“This experience will have helped me tremendously in all three categories [professionally, academically, and professionally]. I have gained new skills to use in the field and personal development, which will be applicable in almost every situation I find myself in.”

"Experience International made interning abroad a dream come true. I didn’t think I would be able to figure out all of the logistics and make my time overseas as worthwhile as possible… EI proved me wrong! Before deciding on what program I wanted to work through I did a lot of “shopping” for the right fit. EI blew all other out of the water with a very affordable price for their program and the most amazing people to work with. Working in Germany for 3 months changed my life! In addition to more hands on experience I am now a much more confident communicator, traveler, and overall a more independent person. Thank you Experience International for giving me the best summer I could have imagined!"

“I believe that this experience has made me grow as a person which is what I wanted but also build skills that will help me professionally and academically. I think it gave me a new outlook on life in the way I view myself as well.”

"I have benefited extremely from this placement; I love every minute of learning about things that I want to do. In a professional stand point, I want to be an Agriculture Teacher, I could use my experience and stories to inspire teach and my students. Academically, I have learned numerous things that I would never learn in school. This opportunity has helped me broaden my horizons and what I would like to do in my future career. Personally, this was an opportunity of a lifetime; it is amazing to learn and work for people who know the beef industry and respect it.”