Join us in celebration of the decades-long partnership between ISU CALS and the American Farm School (AFS) in Thessaloniki, Greece.
We are聽pleased聽to invite you to an聽Information Session聽on聽Thursday, February 6 at 8:00pm Greek time聽(12pm CST/ 1pm EST). 聽The session will provide an overview of summer and fall programs available at Perrotis College in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The American Farm School - Perrotis College Summer Program and U.S. Virgin Islands - EARTH Program summer study abroad programs have applications due March 1st.
This course provides students with a guided exploration of food, culture and agriculture in two Mediterranean countries (Italy and Greece). It exposes students to food systems from production to distribution, to marketing.
In Thessaloniki (Greece's second largest city), they will visit farms (olives, rice, grapes, herbs, greenhouses, etc.), a winery, and the American Farm School and Perrotis College.聽They will travel by bus through the agricultural heartland of Greece, stopping to visit a medieval monastery.聽聽In Athens, they will visit the Acropolis and Parthenon.
Learn about the upcoming travel course to Greece and Italy! Meet the program directors, review the tentative itinerary, learn about program costs and scholarships, and get your questions answered!
Learn about the study abroad locations and universities available in the Mediterranean countries of Spain, Italy and Greece. Students will learn about the different programs, application deadlines, courses, and scholarship opportunities.
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Abe Dieleman, a sophomore in agronomy, is spending the spring semester studying at Perrotis College, part of the American Farm School, in Thessaloniki, Greece. Dieleman is part of a group of 12 students participating in the ISU CALS 草榴社区 program, which also includes fellow agronomy student Nali Sanchez Carmona.
In just his second year co-leading the Food, Culture, and Agriculture in Greece & Italy program, Dr. David Acker, Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Professor in Agriculture Education, has successfully curated one of the most sought-after travel courses alongside Dr. Sotirios Archontoulis. Their combined expertise in the Mediterranean countries offers students a comprehensive learning experience focusing on the production, distribution, marketing, and regulations associated with the food system while exploring farms and various cultural sights.
Learn more about the fall 2024 semester program at Perrotis College from study abroad program alumni! Join this virtual meeting to hear student experiences, meet exchange coordinators, and ask questions.
Learn more about the American Farm School six-week summer program at one of our upcoming information sessions! Students can earn academic credit, work on a research project, or gain work experience on one of the campus farms, all while experiencing Greek culture!
Program Application Deadline is March 15, 2024
