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Education
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Student Life
Students enrolled in the College Internship, International or Professional Gardener Training Program can live on the property in a dynamic social community known as Red Lion Row. The Professional Gardener (PG) program is a two-year, tuition-free program offered every year to approximately eight individuals. PG Students work in all horticultural areas of the garden and receive classroom instruction from Longwood staff and outside instructors. The international program is a twelve-month practical training experience provided each year for students from other countries. International students rotate monthly through various indoor and outdoor training assignments. The College Internship program is a three-to-twelve-month program specializing in one of many areas throughout the garden. It is offered to college students to gain practical experience, learn career skills and study amid the world's premier horticultural display. International and College interns attend weekly student activities together, such as field trips and special lectures. All students attend monthly student meetings, which provide updates and a place to raise questions, concerns, or ideas. For more information on different aspects of student life, follow the links below.
Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities
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Longwood Graduate Program Symposium
March 2, 2012
The 2012 Longwood Graduate Program Annual Symposium brings together the best of zoo and garden expertise to discover how public gardens and other institutions can inspire their audiences to care and advocate for conservation.
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Today's Horticulture Symposium
Friday, February 3
Enjoy this daylong symposium boasting a diverse lineup of speakers and featuring a plant sale.
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Clivia Show
March 17 & 18
Enjoy this colorful show of unique plants, including a special display of Chinese clivia, presented by the North American Clivia Society.
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Professional Gardener Program
Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.
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