Stay up to date with all things CALS 草榴社区 by listening to our podcast! We share stories from students abroad, announce new programs, and share tips and tricks for travelling abroad! Hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Science's 草榴社区 Office at Iowa State University.
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Latest Episodes:
Thinking about studying abroad or doing a National Student Exchange? In this episode, we break down the key differences to help you choose the best fit for your adventure!
Listen to Student Travel Consultant, Carly Lawler, as she shares her tips and tricks for packing and all things study abroad!
After studying at the University College Dublin, Carly Lawler, junior in Agricultural Systems Technology shares her experiences and advice with Alaina Gebel, sophomore in Agricultural Education as she prepares for her own semester in the Emerald Isle!
Hear from Carly Lawler, Caelan Engelbrecht, Hailey Rossmiller, Eimear Kenny, & Erinn Brennan as they compare their semester exchanges at University College Dublin and Iowa State University!
Learn from Dr. Jodi Sterle on how to submit a good travel course application and how she navigates selecting applicants for the UK: Heritage Livestock program.
Listen to Claire Franciskato & Rachel Rydl's experiences on their travel courses to Greece and Italy this past summer! Claire participated in the "For the Love of Food, Greece, and Italy" course hosted by the Food Science and Human Nutrition department. Rachel traveled with the "Greece and Italy: Food, Culture, and Agriculture" course with the Agronomy and Ag Education departments. Topics include favorite destinations, course structure, and cultural experiences in Greece and Italy!
Learn about the Caribbean Maring Biology spring break travel course through an interview with a past trip attendee, Leslie Delgado! Dive right into all the possibilities that await in Honduras!
After having traveled to Spain herself over spring break, Logan catches up with Mykenzie Darg and Marta Grant who both also studied abroad in Spain during their time at Iowa State University. Hear about the similarities and differences in their experiences, relish in the tasty foods mentioned, and transport to Espa帽a all in this podcast episode!
The Agronomy department has organized this travel course to Costa Rica for over 15 years! Give this episode a listen and learn about student's (Emily Plagman, Jaclyn Smith, Sean Fitzpatrick) experiences from this past spring break!
This study abroad program explores agricultural systems, natural resources, and resource management in Costa Rica. Historical and cultural aspects are also included in discussions. Stops include interactions with many farmers with a history with this ISU course-coffee, highland fruits, organic vegetables, sugarcane, pineapple, and chocolate production.
In this episode, we learn more about the new program, Exploring Ecosystem Services and Subsistence Farming Activities in Rural Nepal. Gillian, a senior studying Ag and Rural Policy and International Agriculture, shares the impact Nepal has had on her as well as some highlights from the trip!
After returning from India over winter break, Lauren and Hannah share all about their experiences abroad. Everything from farm visits to food to flights is discussed with the perspective of both a seasoned traveler, Lauren, and someone who has just now caught the international travel bug, Hannah. Take a listen!
This isn't your typical episode, listen to study abroad alums, Taylor Sublette and Maddi Klemme, discuss sustainable agriculture in Greece and the United States! Last May, they participated in the Greece and Italy: Food, Culture, and Agriculture travel course with program directors, Dr. David Acker and Dr. Sotirios Archontoulis.
The episode features discussions with the Chair of Sustainable Agriculture and Management from Perrotis College, Dr. Christos Vasilikiotis. Additionally, you will hear from Jack Campbell, who studied abroad in Greece Spring 2023. This episode was produced for the , part of AGEDS 4630X: Communicating Contemporary Issues in Agriculture.
Join us for a conversation with Mike Gaul, Director of CALS Career Services, as we discuss how to promote your study abroad program on your resume, prepare for interviews, and much more!