Experiential Learning
Learn Horticulture by doing it
Horticulture is hands-on by nature. Students do not just study plants in a classroom. They grow them, propagate them, conduct research, solve problems, work with horticultural businesses and organizations, serve communities, and experience horticulture in Georgia and around the world.
Horticulture students can pursue experiential learning through internships, undergraduate research, study away, and service-learning.
UGA experiential learning requirement
All UGA undergraduate students must complete an approved experiential-learning activity before graduation. Horticulture students can meet this requirement through approved internships, undergraduate research, study away/study abroad, and service-learning experiences. Students should confirm current approved options when planning their degree.
Which experience is right for you?
- Want to explore a career? Try an internship.
- Thinking about graduate school or interested in science? Consider undergraduate research.
- Want to experience horticulture in another region or country? Explore study away.
- Want to use horticulture to work with communities? Choose service-learning.
Students are encouraged to participate in more than one type of experience when possible.
Start early
Students should talk with their Faculty Mentor early about interests, career goals, and experiential-learning opportunities. Your assigned Faculty Mentor can be found in SAGE.
