Winter break 2026-2027
December 25, 2026 - January 13, 2027
Australia: Managing Diverse Ecosystems
Location: Australia
Fields of Study: Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Animal Science, History, Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Leadership
Program Highlights: Australia is one of the most biologically diverse countries on the planet. This program explores the complex environmental and social issues associated with managing Australia’s diverse ecosystems.
CASNR Faculty Contact:
Mark Burbach, Geoscientist, School of Natural Resources, mburbach1@unl.edu
More Information: Managing Diverse Ecosystems in Australia
Summer 2027
Botswana
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Fields of study: Environmental Biology; Environmental Education; International/Global Studies; Natural Resources, Research and Conservation; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences
The program is a field experience to learn about modern conservation sites in Africa. The Okavango Delta serves as the backdrop for place-based learning about modern socio-ecological issues in the wilderness.
Contact: Gwendwr Meredith, Social-Ecological Rangeland Scientist - gmeredith@unl.edu
More Information - Wilderness in the 21st Century - Botswana
Summer 2026
May 17-24
Bahamas: Marine Ecology
Location: South Bimini, Bahamas
Fields of Study: Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources
Program Highlights: Immerse yourself in tropical marine ecosystems and gain hands-on field experience at the Bimini Biological Field Station in South Bimini, The Bahamas.
Contact: Rene Martin, Fish Biologist - rmartin52@unl.edu
More Information - Marine Ecology in The Bahamas
Summer 2026
May 10-27
Ireland: Horse Industry and Extension
Locations: Killarney, Ireland; Galway, Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Blarney, Ireland; Cork, Ireland
Fields of Study: Animal Sciences: Biology, Behavior, Ethology, Genetics, Health, Physiology, and Zoology; Livestock Husbandry and Production; Equestrian/Equine Studies; Veterinary Medicine; European/Irish History and Studies; International/Global Studies Veterinary Medicine
Program Highlights: Study and explore Ireland's major breeding, training, racing and schooling farms. View a variety of equine breeds and disciplines. Special emphasis will be given to the Irish Thoroughbred racing and Irish Sport Horse jumping industries. The influence of native Irish Draft and Connemara breeds will also be studied as important contributors to the economics of the Irish horse industry. The Irish and U.S. horse industries will be compared in an effort to understand their similarities in key issues.
Contact: Kathy Anderson, Professor & Horse Extension Specialist, Animal Science, IANR - kanderson1@unl.edu
More information: Horse Industry & Extension in Ireland
Summer 2026
May 12-18
Mexico: Global Agriculture and Culture - Mexico City
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Fields of Study: Agribusiness; Food Science and Technology; Agricultural Economics; Agriculture; Art; Art/Art Studies; Arts; Cultural and Ethnic Studies; Cultural Anthropology; History; International Agriculture; Latin American Studies
Program Highlights: This program includes a visit to discuss agricultural practices of the Aztecs and also agricultural practices of large multinational organizations such as Conagra. Students will visit the important cultural elements of Mexico City including the National Museum of Anthropology, the pyramids of Tenochtitlan, local parks, mariachi music venues and attend guest lectures at LaSalle University.
Contacts: Trish Manga, Global Experiences Coordinator - pmanga2@unl.edu & Marnie Nelson, Director, Global Experiences Office - mnelson38@unl.edu
More information - Global Agriculture and Culture: Mexico City
Summer 2026
May 12-June 14
Namibia: Wildlife Conservation
Locations: Various sites
Fields of Study: Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Studies, History, Natural Resources
Program Highlights: Observe the varied approaches to conservation and gain first-hand experience in a country that has taken up the challenge to save wildlife species of serious concern.
CASNR Faculty Contact:
Lindsey Chizinski, Lecturer in Ecology, SNR - lchizinski2@unl.edu & Chris Chizinski, SNR Associate Director for Research - cchizinski2@unl.edu
More Information: UNL Education Abroad Program Info
Winter 2025-2026
December 26-January 17
New Zealand: Land of the Long White Cloud
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Fields of Study: Agribusiness, Agronomy, Animal Science, Environmental Studies, Food Science & Technology, Forestry, Natural Resources
Program Highlights: Enjoy summer in January in the Land of the Long White Cloud (New Zealand) while learning about a country diverse in both agriculture and natural resources. See how this small country has become a major player in the agricultural export market including dairy, sheep, deer, cattle and wine. Partake in the Polynesian culture and the adrenaline-pumping activities that make tourism the second leading industry in New Zealand.
Contact: Kacie McCarthy, Assistant Professor & Beef Cow-Calf Extension Specialist, Animal Science - IANR - kacie.mccarthy@unl.edu
More information: Land of the Long White Cloud in New Zealand
Summer 2026
May 23-June 23
South Africa: Conservation in Southern Africa
Locations: South Africa and Botswana
Fields of Study: Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources
Program Highlights: This program is centered on a nature reserve in South Africa, Africa. Students will learn fundamentals of natural history, field techniques in conservation, bush survival and animal behavior.
CASNR Faculty Contact:
Contacts: John Carroll, Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management - jcarroll2@unl.edu & Lord Ameyaw, Forester, Assistant Professor, School of Natural Resources - lameyaw2@unl.edu
Summer 2026
May 10-24
Spain/France: Culture, Food, and Innovation
Locations: Barcelona and Girona Spain and Lyon, Beaune, and Paris in France
Fields of Study: Agribusiness; Agricultural Economics; Agriculture; Culinary Arts and Related Services; International/Global Studies; Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/Manager; Spanish and Iberian Studies; Tourism and Travel Services Management
Program Highlights: Spend two weeks interacting with Catalan and French educators, producers, students, and company representatives to see how practices and processes in the food industry are both similar and different from those in the United States. Take in lectures and site visits to learn about the culture, architecture, art, music, and historical sites in the Catalonia region (Barcelona and Girona) of Spain and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Lyon), Burgundy (Beaune), and Île-de-France (Paris) regions of France.
Contacts: Halle Ramsey, Chief Mindset Development Officer, Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program - hramsey2@unl.edu & Rosalee Swartz, Director/Program & Recruitment, Agricultural Economics IANR - rswartz1@unl.edu
More information: Culture, Food & Innovation in Spain & France
Summer 2026
United Kingdom: PGA Golf Management
Locations: Scotland
Field of Study: Golf Management
Program Highlights: Develop a deeper understanding of the golf industry through the increasingly important international/cultural lens while conducting informal qualitative research in the game's birthplace. Explore various golf facilities and interact with international staff and management. Become familiar with the golf industry from both a course management and an agricultural perspective.
CASNR Faculty Contact:
Brad Goetsch, PGA Golf Management Instruction Coordinator Bgoetsch2@unl.edu
More Information: A History of the Golf Industry in Scotland