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Integrated Management of Tropical Crops in Costa Rica - Spring Break 2025

nicolerh — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:00:09 +0000

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Horticulture Meets Adventure! �� in Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Program Director(s):

Erin Hodgson

Barb Clawson

Kevin Duerfeldt

Program dates are tentative and subject to change

This program provides an introduction to the production of a wide variety of tropical crops (coffee, banana, pineapple, mango, sugar cane, cut flowers, vegetables, papaya, etc.) from the perspective of Costa Rica. The class also explores Costa Rican ecology, history, and culture. Close cooperation with the University of Costa Rica allows many unique opportunities to interact with UCR students and faculty.

3 credits for Plant Pathology/Entomology/Horticulture 5110

This program typically travels every other year, with the last program travelling in spring 2023. Program is planned for spring break 2025.

Important Note Regarding Missing Classes
Please note that participation on some travel courses require you to be away from campus for some school days. The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences tries to minimize the number of days missed for this purpose, but in some events, the inflexibility of the travel schedule prevents us from working completely within our breaks. Should you choose to enroll in a travel course that requires missing some class(es) on campus, you will need to contact your instructor directly to inquire whether or not arrangements can be made to make up this class work and/or exams. The CALS �� office can provide you with a letter explaining the dates of the trip. However, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor to determine the potential impact on your grade before signing up for a �� program. The instructor is responsible for determining the impact of any absence from class.

Thursday, March 13, 2025 to Saturday, March 22, 2025

Department:

Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology

Type of Travel:

Travel Course

Application Deadline:

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Semester:

Spring

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Year:

2025

India: Crops, Culture, Food, and Traditions - Winter Break 2025-2026

nicolerh — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:37:57 +0000

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Meet Dr. Ajay Nair, "India: Crops, Culture, Food, and Traditions" Program Director

India

Program Director(s):

Ajay Nair

Catherine Swoboda

Program dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change

Students will learn first-hand about different crops (vegetables, coconut, banana, tea, coffee, rice, rubber, cashew, spices, pineapple, etc.), their production techniques, and meet growers and entrepreneurs who find innovative ways to solve agricultural problems within a market economy. Students will visit regional vegetable, spice, and flower markets and have an opportunity to interact with students at the Kerala Agricultural University. In addition to agriculture, students will visit historic and cultural sites, temples and palaces, arts centers, backwaters, and get an immersive experience of food, culture, and traditions. The program will also include a visit to New Delhi and the immortal memorial, the Taj Mahal.

Participating students will earn 3 credits of Hort 4960 or Globe 4960 during the fall 2025 semester. This course fulfills the International Perspectives Requirement. This course has a pre-departure course component and a travel component.

This program was last offered in fall 2023, with travel over winter break 2023-2024.

Monday, December 29, 2025 to Friday, January 16, 2026

Department:

Horticulture

Type of Travel:

Travel Course

Application Deadline:

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Semester:

Fall

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Year:

2025

Application Deadline: Service Learning Trip to Uganda, Spring Break 2024

nicolerh — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:09:50 +0000

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 7:00am to 11:00pm

Tags:

Service Learning Trip to Uganda

Uganda

spring break

Horticulture

Global Resource Systems

Alternate URL:

/programs/service-learning-trip-uganda

Application Deadline: India ��: Crops, Culture, Food, and Traditions

nicolerh — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:59:34 +0000

Monday, May 1, 2023 - 7:00am to 11:00pm

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Alternate URL:

/programs/india-study-abroad-crops-culture-food-and-traditions

Diverse Gardens and Landscapes of Philadelphia and New York City - Fall

nicolerh — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:36:13 +0000

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United States of America

Program Director(s):

Aaron Steil

Cindy Haynes

Beautiful gardens, inspiring landmarks, metropolitan cities, and historic sites are just a few things you will see on this Study USA course to New York City and Philadelphia! Students will start by traveling to New York City, where they will get a chance to visit one of the most unique and inspiring urban gardens in the world – the Highline. They will visit other iconic “Big Apple” landscapes like Central Park and the New York Botanical Garden, one of the best public gardens in the world. Time in the city that never sleeps will also include trips to Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11 Memorial, and the opportunity to take pictures from the top of the Empire State Building, marvel at Times Square, ride the subway, and eat a slice of New York style pizza.

A short train ride takes students next to Philadelphia. Described as “America’s Garden Capitol,” students will have the opportunity to visit and be inspired by some of the greatest gardens in the United States, such as Chanticleer, the Morris Arboretum, Shofuso Japanese Garden, and the world-renowned Longwood Gardens. They will visit with professionals and see amazing private gardens as well as take-in classic Philly landmarks such as Reading Terminal Market, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell. No trip to the city of brotherly love is complete without an opportunity to enjoy a classic Philly cheesesteak, take a picture in front of the Love Statue, and run to the top of the iconic “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Students interested in this trip must love being outdoors and can comfortably spend the day walking through landscapes and cityscapes with others. See these two urban centers in a completely different way – it is a chance to see the “nature” of these two amazing cities. This trip is sure to provide inspiration, appreciation, networking opportunities, and some great Instagram shots!

Course Credits: HORT 497X (3 course credits)

Course Fee: $2,300/ student

This program was first offered in fall 2023.

Saturday, October 7, 2023 to Sunday, October 15, 2023

Department:

Horticulture

Type of Travel:

Travel Course

Application Deadline:

Monday, April 24, 2023

Semester:

Fall

More Details Here

Year:

2023

Semester Along the Nile - Uganda

sfine — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:56:51 +0000

Alternate URL:

https://isuabroad.iastate.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=13716

Uganda

Program Director(s):

Gail Nonnecke
Catherine Swoboda

This semester-long program allows students to complete academic coursework, including service learning (GLOBE 494A) in Global Resource Systems, while living and learning in Kamuli, Uganda for the semester. While in Kamuli, students will be enrolled full-time and also have the opportunity to complete on-line ISU courses and in some majors, may complete an internship or independent project. Students will also have the option to complete their Global Internship (GLOBE 321), and independent project (GLOBE 290 or 490), or earn service learning credits (GLOBE 494A).

While in Uganda, students will live at an ISU facility and are expected to follow the program’s code of conduct and housing agreements.

Program dates are tentative and subject to change. This program is offered every semester at the Mpirigiti Rural Training Center, an Iowa State satellite campus in Kamuli, Uganda. For more information, please contact the program directors or a study abroad advisor!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 to Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Department:

GRS, AnS, Hort, FSHN, AGBUS, AGRON, NREM

Type of Travel:

Semester Long

Application Deadline:

Friday, November 1, 2024

Semester:

Fall

Spring

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Year: