Agricultural Experience USA

  United States

Minnesota

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Inquire for specific dates.

Description: Agricultural Experience USA is an international exchange programme that combines practical "hands-on" experience in agriculture with an academic experience through the University of Minnesota. Agricultural Experience USA began in 1949 with a direct exchange of agricultural students from Minnesota and Sweden. Since then, more than 5,500 trainees from over 65 countries have participated in the programme.

Highlights: In addition to the practical and academic training, trainees will learn about daily life in the United States, make friends form around the world, and gain an appreciation of their own and others' cultures. Programme Alumni value the friendships they make with Americans as well as people from all over the world.

Qualifications:
- Single, 21 to 29 years of age, with consideration given to applicants ages 18 to 32
- In good health, without limitation that would prohibit participating fully in training activities
- Completed secondary school
- Minimum two years practical "hands-on" experience in chosen field since the age of 16
- Speak conversational English
- Commitment to the programme

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Global Choices's Mission Statement: Global Choices is an organisation based in London and involved in international educational and cultural exchanges. We work with our partner organisations from all over the world to arrange placements and volunteering opportunities. We form an international platform for students and young people to experience a new culture and enhance their skills. We also provide job opportunities in the UK and abroad. Our programmes are classified in 5 types namely Working Holiday, Internships, Teaching Abroad, Volunteering and Courses. The programmes have different durations with various countries as destinations. We are constantly updating our online vacancies for Work and Travel USA, Work and Travel Spain, H2B USA and Internships USA.

Year Founded: 1994