Oct 23 2025

HN Study Abroad Informational Session (w/Professor Renea)

October 23, 2025

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Green and Brown Flyer with Green Plant like Mountains. Three Pictures one with a local grabbing bananas, another of a palm tree, and another of a farm. — HN Study Abroad Flyer 2026

Location

RSVP Needed For Zoom Link (See Flyer)

Calendar

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Hello Students!

We are excited to announce a brand-new study abroad program open to UIC students this spring: Ecological Farming in the Caribbean: Sustainability at Richmond Vale Academy, St. Vincent.

This one-credit experience led by Chef Renea offers hands-on learning in sustainable food systems, ecological farming, and permaculture, all set on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Vincent. Students will gain practical gardening and leadership skills, explore biodiversity, and connect global sustainability with nutrition, health, and community engagement. This is your chance to escape the late winter chill of Chicago and immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of St. Vincent, a small Caribbean island rich with tropical fruits, ecological farms and villages, volcanic landscapes, and sparkling ocean views.

Join an Info Session to Learn More

We’ll be hosting several 30-minute Zoom info sessions where you can learn more about the itinerary, course credit, cost, and application process. Please plan to join the session that works best for your schedule:

Thursday, 10/23 — 3:00–3:30 PM
Friday, 10/24 — 3:00–3:30 PM
Monday, 10/27 — 2:00–2:30 PM

To join: Email rlyles4@uic.edu to let her know of your interest and preferred time, and she’ll send the Zoom link and calendar invite.

Next Steps

You can learn more about this study abroad opportunity by viewing the attached flyer and visiting the program webpage. Applications will open in the next few weeks. There are only 10 spots available, so don’t sleep on this opportunity of a lifetime! We hope you can participate in this experience!