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Introduction
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Campus Visit
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Degree Programs
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Student Opportunities
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Admissions
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Student Development
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Engage Your Future
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Agriculture. Food. Environment.
The economic future of Kentucky and the United States depend on these key components. The UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is playing an important role in making a positive impact on agricultural policy, food production, sustainability, the development of biofuels, nutrition, medicine, and other innovations that touch not only the Commonwealth of Kentucky but the entire globe. We are proud to be Kentucky’s land grant university and value teaching the best and brightest students from across the United States and beyond, engaging in research that assists families, farms and the future, impacting our communities through Cooperative Extension. EngAGe your passion to make a difference at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
your passion to make a difference.
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Campus Visits Come for a visit. Prospective students who visit have the chance to meet current students, interact with faculty in their intended degree field, sit in on classes, and take a tour of the places they will be everyday as students. We give tours Mondays and Fridays and can grant most requests received two to three weeks in advance. You can schedule a visit to UK CAFE by calling (859) 257-3469 or by submitting a request online at http:// academics.ca.uky.edu/visit. We also can coordinate general UK campus tours with the same advance notice.
Diversity The mission of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is to foster an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences. The College is committed to recruiting and retaining a student body that is ethnically and culturally diverse, working toward this goal through action, outreach, and accountability.
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The Office of Diversity Programs within UK CAFE will serve as a symbol of excellence to the people of Kentucky and beyond through efforts in education, service, scholarship, and leadership in the field of agriculture. It is through these efforts that we strive to provide enrichment on the importance of diversity within our work, educational, and social environments.
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Degree Programs UK CAFE offers a diverse array of degree programs that cover nearly all aspects of life. Engage yourself by finding your best fit. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS: • Agricultural Biotechnology • Agricultural Economics
MINORS: • Agricultural Economics • Animal Sciences
• Animal Sciences
• Communication and Leadership Development
• Biosystems Engineering
• Entomology
• Career and Technical Education (Agricultural Education)
• Family Sciences
• Community & Leadership Development
• Pest Management
• Dietetics • Equine Science and Management
• Food Science • Plant and Soil Science • Sustainable Agriculture
• Family Sciences
GRADUATE:
• Food Science
• Agricultural Economics
• Forestry
• Animal & Food Sciences
• Plant and Soil Sciences
• Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering
• Hospitality Management and Tourism • Human Nutrition • Landscape Architecture • Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles • Natural Resources & Environmental Science • Pre-Veterinary Program (Non- degree program)
• Career, Technology & Leadership Education • Entomology • Family Sciences • Forestry • Hospitality & Dietetics Administration • Integrated Plant & Soil Science
• Undeclared Agriculture and Human Environmental Sciences
• Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles
• Entomology (IPA)
• Veterinary Science
• Sustainable Agriculture (IPA)
• Plant Pathology
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Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology is a unique program that can be crafted to fit the requirements for any career in the life sciences. In this major, you will gain a strong grounding in the life and physical sciences, work closely with exceptional scientists, and gain valuable hands-on experience in research activities that employ state-of-the-art technologies. You will work one-on-one with an advisor to select coursework and research experiences in medical, plant, animal, microbial biotechnology or other areas. Additional coursework will be selected based on your personal career interests. Many of our graduates go on to careers in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or veterinary science. Others have gone on to graduate school or careers in law, biofuel production, horticulture, or even culinary school. Many of our students elect to study in other countries to expand their college experience, to improve foreign language skills, and to prepare for the challenges of the global marketplace. Faculty and staff mentors dedicated to your overall well-being and success will guide your progress through every step of the program.
Agricultural Economics When you major in agricultural economics, you’ll learn marketing, management, leadership, and problem-solving skills— skills needed for careers in agribusiness and food industries, international marketing and trade, credit and finance, or farm management and production. Opportunities are also available in agricultural, environmental, and natural resource economics and policy. Graduates of Agricultural Economics are also wellprepared for advanced study in graduate school or professional study in business or law school. If you enjoy leading a team or group, making decisions, managing
money and financial resources, solving problems, managing and motivating people, or finding a more effective or efficient way to complete a project, you should consider a career in agricultural economics. http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agecon/ University of Kentucky- Agricultural Economics
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Animal Sciences
Biosystems Engineering
If you love working with animals, especially livestock, then the Animal Sciences degree is for you. The major in animal sciences is designed to prepare students for careers such as animal production and management, marketing and public relations, public education, research and teaching, veterinary medicine, or medical or dental school.
The major will allow you to combine your interests with the desire for an exciting and rewarding career. Students get handson experience working with live herds and flocks in addition to gaining experience in research laboratories. Internships, externships, and summer employment offer opportunities to obtain a variety of work experiences. UK is a large animal science institution, allowing students the opportunity to interact with beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses and poultry.
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Biosystems Engineering prepares the student to use a holistic approach to understand how biology interacts with engineering solutions to meet social needs. This approach serves the needs of traditional engineering students, and those interested in a more environmental, biotechnological, or sustainable approach. Biosystems engineers use engineering sciences, natural resources, and biological principles directly in food, energy, environment, and health challenges in Kentucky and beyond. This program is unique. Students earn a degree in the College of Engineering and are also students in the College of Agriculture. You get the best of two colleges at UK! Graduates develop solutions for producing, storing, transporting, processing, and packaging biological and agricultural products and for responsible, alternative uses of biological products, co-products, and wastes. They also plan strategies for the wise use of our natural resources—soil, water, air, and energy. You can tailor your degree to prepare for graduate work in biomedical engineering, medical school, veterinary medicine, or continuing in biosystems engineering. http://www.bae.uky.edu/BAE_Home.asp Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering University of Kentucky
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Career and Technical Education (Agricultural Education)
Community & Leadership Development If you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with others and sharing knowledge, and want to make a difference in the social, political and economic environment of your community, this is your major.
Graduates in Agricultural Education are equipped with the tools to educate on all areas of the agriculture industry. This fouryear degree comes with a certification to teach agriculture in any U.S. public school for grades 5 to12. However, this program is not limited to teacher certification but toward the development of agriculture educators. UK has been among the first institutions in the nation to have students presenting research at national, peer-reviewed, research conferences on a consecutive basis. Research in multicultural education from faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students are the first of its kind in the agricultural education profession. The program prides itself as a leader in “Culture and Cognition.�
Four subject areas are included: community communications, community development, leadership, and communitybased education. All areas share a common core of classes but allow you to concentrate on one or more areas so you can tailor your course work to fit your interest.
We are looking for students who have a talent in communications, public service, or leadership roles, and aspirations of leadership and civic duty. Past graduates have gone on to careers in the business world, public and private agencies, the Cooperative Extension Service, nonprofits, journalism, public relations, higher education, and the political arena. This major also serves as a great stepping stone for graduate and professional schools. http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CLD/
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Dietetics
Equine Science and Management If a career in the horse industry is in your future, then this major is for you. This degree emphasizes basic science and business concepts and their application to equine production and management. Since the University of Kentucky is located
If you want to help others improve their health or lifestyle through knowledge of proper nutrition, you should consider a degree in Dietetics. Our society is more interested than ever in disease prevention and health and wellness, and a career in dietetics puts you at the forefront of this movement. Registered dietitians are in high demand to promote health and wellness through education. The dietetics degree is a nationally accredited education program that prepares students for participation in a dietetic internship leading to the registered dietitian credential (RD). The career path of an RD is full of opportunity with employment options in the areas of medical nutrition therapy, food systems management, business and entrepreneurship, nutritional product research, sports nutrition, nutrition counseling, and many other opportunities including graduate study in nutritional sciences.
in the Horse Capital of the World, you will have a variety of opportunities and experiences, including internships on horse farms and in other equine-related businesses, to enhance your education. Career opportunities available after graduation may include horse farm management, horse training, working with equine associations, equine nutrition and feed manufacturing, pharmaceutical sales, equine bloodstock services, and equine sales and marketing. Working closely with an advisor will also prepare you for graduate or veterinary school.
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Family Sciences
Food Science
Are you interested in opportunities to enhance the quality of life for families in our complex and changing society?
Did you know it takes 5,000 people to make a bag of cheese-flavored chips? Think about it—from the farmer to the manufacturer to your plate, many people are involved in the process. Food scientists combine science and engineering in order to study the quality, nutritional value, and safety of foods. In this major, you will develop the expertise to help the food industry provide safe and nutritious food
If so, a major in Family Sciences is the degree for you. You will learn about developmental theory, lifespan human development, family system dynamics, family intervention strategies, family economics and management, consumer economics, and management of resources. After graduation, you will be prepared for positions of leadership in various settings including public and private service agencies, family and consumer science extension, schools, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and businesses. You will also be eligible to become a family life educator and will also be prepared for excellent opportunities for graduate study.
to our growing population—from farm to table. Food Science is an emerging field, and the job market is exceptional. Food scientists are among the highest paid entry-level graduates in the country today, and demand for them is at an alltime high. Almost all students have more than one internship with manufacturing companies.
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Forestry
Plant and Soil Sciences Do you enjoy working with plants and have a green thumb? If so, Plant and Soil Sciences is for you. You can specialize in the following areas: • Horticultural Enterprise Management students gain horticultural production and business skills. Careers include managing nurseries, greenhouses, or fruit and vegetable enterprises; installing and maintaining ornamental plants; and managing botanical gardens.
The Forestry major is the only program in Kentucky accredited by the Society of American Foresters. This accreditation ensures that your degree will be recognized by employers wherever you choose to work in the United States. Our forestry classes are small and taught by renowned faculty in the forestry field. We encourage students to network with forestry and natural-resource professionals, attend professional meetings, and obtain internships based on their individual interests. The forestry curriculum gives students hands-on field experience and knowledge to effectively address the ecological, economic, and social issues involving the management of forest resources today. Almost one-third of the curriculum involves experiential labs, most of which are outdoors. In fact, during the spring semester of the junior year, forestry majors participate in a semesterlong immersion into the practice and application of forestry. http://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/ UK Forestry
• Turfgrass Science students learn about the science and business of intensively managed grass plantings. Graduates are employed in golf course management, the commercial lawn care industry, and the management of turf fields for other sports. • Crop, Soil, and Horticulture Science students study plants and soils and their impacts on crop production and environmental quality. Graduates are employed in crop and soil consulting, a wide range of agribusinesses, and crop farm management. • Crops and Livestock students focus on crops and soils while earning a minor in animal sciences. Students aim for careers related to production agriculture such as farmer, agriculture extension agent, agribusiness, and agriculture consulting. http://www2.ca.uky.edu/PSS/ UK Plant & Soil Sciences/ UK Horticulture Club
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Hospitality Management and Tourism
Human Nutrition Are you interested in human nutrition and the role of diet and exercise in promoting optimal health and preventing disease? Are you thinking about advanced study in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry or graduate research in human nutrition, physiology, and health? Or perhaps you want to pursue professional school to become a physical therapist or physician assistant. If so, a degree in Human Nutrition could be just what you are looking for. In this major, you will study the biological and physical sciences
If you are interested in an exciting career in the hospitality and tourism sector of the economy, you should look at the Hospitality Management and Tourism degree. The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries, and as the United States’ second largest employer, it is a major contributor to the economy. With such a vast industry, there are many opportunities for exciting careers. In this major, you will study the functions, objectives, and techniques of business management while gaining real world experience in the hospitality industry through practical courses and internships. Graduates of the program find career opportunities in managerial positions in hotels, restaurants, commercial and noncommercial food systems, and tourism-related businesses as well as positions as purchasing agents, restaurant and hotel equipment specialists, sales and event planners, and other hospitalityrelated careers.
and apply them to understanding the complex relationship between nutrition and human health. In addition to opportunities for advanced study, Human Nutrition graduates have exciting career opportunities in the food industry, corporate health and wellness programs, public health programs, pharmaceutical sales, and similar occupations.
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Landscape Architecture Design, technology, science and art all come together in the work of Landscape Architecture, the original green profession. In an age of increasing environmental concerns, landscape architecture is at the core of a sustainable future. It is a profession concerned with creative stewardship of land, the design of sustainable human communities, and the aesthetic quality of places. Most landscape architects work in consulting firms, and smaller numbers work in public agencies, universities, and in design-build firms.
As a landscape architecture student, you will be part of an educational experience whose core is based on teaching and learning in design studios. You will apply your developing knowledge to the design of places and human environments in cities, suburbs, and rural landscapes. The curriculum provides you with courses and travel experiences that will allow you to conceptualize, design, and communicate your vision for the future of the world’s human environment as a professional landscape architect. Our graduates are highly prized by employers for their ability to work as effective design professionals upon graduation. Ninety percent of the 2013 graduating class were employed in landscape architecture or were accepted to graduate school within two weeks of graduation.
Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles
Do you have an interest in the world of retail and consumer sciences? If so, you will want to take a look at the Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles degree. In this major with a strong business component, you will develop the skills necessary for understanding consumer and market trends, strategies, and industry structures so that you can be involved in the development, sourcing, marketing, and merchandising of consumer goods and services in the domestic and international marketplace. You will gain real-world experience through required internships; study tours to locations such as New York City are also available to enhance your education. Graduates of this program are equipped for careers in retail management and buying, apparel product development, sales management, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship. http://www2.ca.uky.edu/HES www.ukplaid.com (official UK Plaid website)
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Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Pre-Veterinary Program (Non-degree program)
This degree allows students to make a positive contribution to the quality of our environment by conserving air, water, soil, and biological resources while meeting society’s needs. A distinctive feature of the NRES program is that it tethers elements of science to policy. This is achieved in part through experiential learning, which includes a summer field camp course, field trips, and a problembased senior capstone course.
The NRES program has recently launched an education abroad version of the summer field camp taught in Costa Rica. The program also requires a pre-professional internship or research experience. NRES majors have completed internships in several foreign countries and with organizations such as the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, a DOE national laboratory, local nature preserves, consulting firms, and private corporations. Graduates of this program find a variety of challenging and rewarding career opportunities in federal, state, and local agencies and non-profit organizations and industry. Many students pursue graduate and professional studies after graduation.
Do you love animals and want to pursue a career as a veterinarian? Although there is not a degree in veterinary science at the undergraduate level, the largest pre-veterinary program in Kentucky is right here in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Although we do not have a veterinary school in Kentucky, the state does have contracts with the Auburn and Tuskegee Veterinary Schools in Alabama for Kentucky residents. Our pre-vet students have been accepted to a wide range of national and international veterinary schools as well. The majority of UK pre-veterinary students are working toward BS degrees in Animal Science, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biosystems Engineering, or Biology, but you can also pursue degrees in other majors and still qualify for admission to veterinary schools. After vet-school graduation, students have worked in private practice, gone on to specialties (such as large animal surgery), academics, veterinary service organizations, international veterinary work and many other exciting careers.
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Undeclared Agriculture and Human Environmental Sciences If you are not sure what you want to major in but you know that you are interested in some area of Agriculture, Human Sciences, or Natural Resources, then you may start your education in the College as Undeclared in Agriculture or Human Environmental Sciences. Under this option, you have the opportunity to explore different majors in the College before deciding on the perfect degree program for you.
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Individualized Program in Agriculture (IPA)
Sustainable Agriculture (IPA)
Please note: These are not official degree programs. However, we will work with each student toward building a plan of study that allows them to fully explore these areas.
Entomology (IPA)
Are you fascinated by insects? Do you want to understand their behavior and their impact on humans? If so, you should consider entomology—the study of insects. With a degree in entomology, you will have numerous career opportunities such as a state environmental specialist, a medical or forest entomologist, a pest management specialist or consultant, a county extension agent, or a technical or sales representative in private industry. http://www2.ca.uky.edu/entomology/ entomology.php
If you are interested in integrating concepts of environmental stewardship, economic profitability, and social responsibility into a comprehensive study of agricultural ecosystems, you should take a look at the Sustainable Agriculture degree. In this major, you will study soils, crop production, and pest management as well as economics, farm management, and community dynamics to gain an ecosystem-level understanding of agricultural systems. You will be part of a working farming operation during one semester and will also acquire real-world experience through internship opportunities. After graduation, you will find opportunities in agricultural extension work, agricultural consulting, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations. You will also be well-prepared to run your own farming operation or continue your education at the graduate level. http://sustainableag.ca.uky.edu/ prospectivestudents University of Kentucky Sustainable Agriculture Program
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Student Opportunities
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Student Activities
In the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at UK, we believe the activities students are involved in outside of class can be just as influential as the classes they are enrolled in. With more than 30 clubs and organizations to choose from in the College, we know there is something for everyone! Organizations: • Agricultural Education Society • Agriculture Student Council • Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity • Agribusiness Club • Agronomy Club • Alpha Zeta • The Society for Engineering in Agriculture, Food, and Biological Systems • American Society of Landscape Architects • American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and University of Kentucky Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UKAFCS) • Biotechnology Club • Block and Bridle • CERES women’s agriculture fraternity
• UK Dairy Club • UK Student Dietetic Association (UKSDA) • Dressage Team • Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences (EFACS) • Equestrian Team • Farmhouse Fraternity • UK Collegiate FFA • Food Science Club • Horse Racing Club • Horticulture Club • Hospitality Management Association (HMA) • Kentucky Student Association of Family Relations • MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) • Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles Club • Phi Upsilon Omicron • Pre-Vet Club • UK Collegiate 4-H • UK Polo Club • • • • •
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Admissions Applying to college can be a stressful time for many students. At UK, we take a look at the students as a whole. The admissions application will evaluate the student on an academic basis, leadership and extracurricular activities, and special talents and abilities. There is not a separate application for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment degree programs, with the exception of the entrance exam into the Landscape Architecture program, available by contacting (859) 257-3469. Freshman Applicants
Transfer Applicants
Deadline: February 15th
Deadline for Fall is August 1; deadline for Spring is December 1
Checklist:
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• Completed application. Available at www.applyuk.com. •
Official ACT/SAT test scores sent from the testing centers. Designate the University of Kentucky as a choice school when you register for the tests.
• Official high school transcript •
Academic Letter of Recommendation: This can come from a teacher, guidance counselor, or administrator.
• Non-refundable application fee Transcripts can be sent to: University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Admissions 100 W.D. Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506-0054 (859) 257-2000
• Completed application. Available at www.applyuk.com. • *Official ACT/ SAT test scores: Designate Kentucky as a choice school when you register for the tests. •
*Transcripts: Submit a complete official high school transcript including the date of graduation. An official transcript must also be submitted from each college or university attended even if no credit was earned.
• *Academic Letter of Recommendation • Non-refundable application fee * denotes additional requirements for those with 23 or fewer hours they will transfer into UK.
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Scholarships & Financial Aid Supporting students in pursuit of their educational goals remains a top priority for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The College’s Scholarship program provides funds to students who are in need of financial assistance to further their academic experience and who demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and success. Any student may apply as there are no minimum score or GPA requirements to fill out the incoming Freshman application. Upperclass and transfer students must have a 2.6 GPA. *The College awards more than $575,000 in scholarships annually *Freshman Scholarship Deadline: January 15 *Current/Transfer Scholarship Deadline: April 1 Applications online at http://academics.ca.uky.edu/scholarships
For university scholarships, please visit: http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/scholarships
While attending UK CAFE, I learned that agriculture is what makes the world go round and I am proud to say that I am now a part of the link thanks to all the wonderful professors and faculty members who helped to succeed. Their mission is to make sure that you not only succeed, but that by the time you graduate you know where your next step is due to the plethora of job opportunities they present to you. I could not have imagined a better college experience and am glad that I graduated from UK Ag. Shameen Eure Tyson Foods Agricultural Economics ‘13
Through the generosity of our donors, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students are afforded opportunities not likely possible without scholarships. *Note that only one application is required to be considered for scholarships within the College. UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Engage your potential. One of our College’s initiatives is for each student to participate in at least one student development experience while they are a Wildcat. Which one is for you? Why not try all three?
Education Abroad Our students have studied biosystems engineering in Brazil, leadership development in Prague, environmental issues in Costa Rica, sustainability in Indonesia, volunteerism in Ghana, the dairy industry in Europe, and the equine industry in Scotland and Ireland, just to mention a few. Maybe you aren’t ready for travel abroad, so you might consider a jaunt to New York City for Fashion Week. No matter the focus, these trips allow our students to learn about other cultures and ways of life, about their fields of study, and make them more marketable after graduation.
Career and Service Learning
Being a world citizen brings big responsibilities, so service learning is a key component of an education at UK. We want to make sure our Wildcats know their full potential to become community leaders and give back to society. Service learning encompasses community service and development, volunteerism, career shadowing, and internships. Sometimes this service has a direct impact on one person or sometimes an entire community. Programs like UK DanceBlue, UK FUSION, the College’s Leadership certificate, and other activities through student organizations allow students to make a difference.
Study abroad opportunities with UK CAFE may be semester long, a summer excursion, or occur during university breaks. Our students often get credit for their trips and there are grants available from the Education Abroad office. http://www.uky.edu/international/ educationabroad UK DanceBlue: http://www.danceblue.org/
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Undergraduate Research UK CAFE is one of the top agricultural research universities in the country. Our professors and researchers are having an impact on consumer trends, healthcare, alternative fuels, family dynamics, animal health and nutrition, economic stability, crop yield improvement, and sustainability measures across the board—just to name a few. We want our students to get involved in the research process. Research is more than just in a lab with chemicals and beakers. Research to us can take place in a lab, on the farm, in a field, a stall, a home, a community, or in a classroom. The bounds and potential for research and the impact it can have on others is exponential and is rewarding for the student as well. It is not uncommon for our students to present their research at national conferences and meetings, become a published researcher, and help improve their skill set for professional school, internships or a full-time job.
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your future. Preparing for a career after UK is a goal that CAFE students and the College share. Career development is a process that continues through life—not just college. It’s a great time to graduate with one of our degree programs. A USDA Career Outlook study shows that one in four jobs in the United States has something to do with agriculture and related industries. Our students earn the opportunity to get coveted internships and land positions with top Fortune 500 companies, small and emerging business industries, school systems, healthcare providers, researchers, community development practitioners, the animal industry, top environmental firms, nonprofits, think tanks, business sector, policy, government agencies, the hospitality and entertainment industry, and nonprofits, just to name a few.
Part of the mission of the Ag & HES Alumni Association is to support students in a way that enhances their college experience. Activities that foster a relationship between students and alumni include Roundup, one of the nation’s largest single event alumni functions, or other events before Wildcat basketball and football games. These relationships grow over time and can lead to internships, jobs and professional relationships that last a lifetime. After graduation, it is important to join the Ag & HES Alumni Association so you can help other Wildcats experience the same opportunities. Utilizing the education you get in the classroom and combining it with opportunities outside of the classroom, UK CAFE students have the opportunity to grow and develop as leaders in their fields and to meet their career goals. How will you engAGe your future at UK?
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