International Experience Opportunities
Earn a course credit through travel
International travel helps you broaden your understanding of different cultures, governments, management and production practices. Students in the Agriculture or Horticulture diploma programs at Ridgetown can explore international learning and study abroad for a credit towards their diploma.
Jason DeWitt
Northwestern Secondary School, Stratford, ON
Associate Diploma in Agriculture, Class of 2011
Working Abroad in the Netherlands
3 Month Summer Work Experience
Receive course credit for working in the Netherlands during the summer between your first and second years. This dynamic experience coordinated by Ridgetown staff is organized through the Agency for Agricultural Exchange and Study Tours.
As a participant in the program, you will:
- Live with a host family and get an exciting overseas experience
- Gain an experiential learning credit towards your diploma
- Work for three months on an agricultural or horticultural enterprise in the Netherlands
- Earn a small stipend while working
Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age to participate.
Belize Study Tour
One-week Travel Experience over Christmas Break Industry and International Development Tour
You will gain a broader perspective about agriculture and horticulture production and development abroad through this one-week study tour to Belize, Central America. Pre-departure academic classes and further training sessions after your return will help you get the most from this exciting adventure. You will also earn a credit towards your diploma.
The study tour will be scheduled for one week in mid-December.* While in Belize, you will study and tour a variety of agricultural and horticultural businesses, including:
- Citrus Production
- Botanical Gardens
- Banana Plantation
- Sugar Cane Production
- Beef / Dairy Operations
Click here to learn more about the Belize Study Tour (taken from Root Newsletter, Winter 2010).
* Pending required minimum student participation
