CAMEROON STUDY TRIP
May 9 - 25, 2018
Background
Consistent with SAU mission and vision statement, “to educate students for productive and fulfilling lives in a global environment…” the Department of Agriculture is committed to continue to enrich the education of our students with study trips overseas. Lessons shared by students who participated in the first such trip have created a general consensus across our campus that this trip is a valuable and enriching experience. We therefore strive to promote and make this unique opportunity possible for more students. The theme for this year is “Tropical Agriculture, Culture Immersion, and Outreach” in Cameroon, Africa.
Objectives
The Tropical Agriculture, Culture Immersion, and Outreach study trip is uniquely designed to give SAU students an opportunity to experience international agriculture first hand, and get a better understanding of the global nature of agriculture. While overseas, students will be exposed to different aspects of the agricultural industry, especially for agricultural products imported from Africa and consumed in the US. Specifically, the study trip will serve to:
This is a great opportunity for participant students to be exposed to Africa’s agricultural systems, technology, as well as culture. Most importantly, students gain new insights on the importance of US agriculture in a global context.
2018 Student Participants:
2018 Faculty Participants:
Our Agriculture Department began humbly in 1911 with the goal to give agricultural students a quality education.
Students participating in this trip are looking towards the future. $45.00 would cover 2 meals for one student.
6,912 miles is distance between Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, and our university in Magnolia, AR.
The Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, also known as IRAD, has published over 100 research papers, and has expressed interest in offering opportunities to students traveling this year.
$250.00 is over 10% of our goal and would significantly reduce a student’s travel expenses. Help us reach Cameroon and represent SAU.