The program is designed to explore how views on animal welfare have changed over time, what (or who) are the driving forces behind changes in how farm animals are cared for, how producer and consumer attitudes toward the care of farm animals have changed over time, the effect of these changes on producer profits and consumer food prices, and how animal welfare is assured through codes, assessments, audits and legislation.  Students will have time to pursue cultural opportunities in Edinburgh, Bristol, and London.

Term: Summer 2010   Travel Departure Date: 5/21/2010  Travel Return Date: 6/6/2010

Travel Itinerary: For the tentative travel itinerary, please click here!

Application Deadline: 12/11/2009

To apply for this program, please go to http://isuabroad.iastate.edu/

Program Cost Description:

Program Fee - $2,776.33, which includes round-trip airfare, on-site transportation, lodging, and meals.
Other Fees - 1) $10 program application fee to the Ag Study Abroad office; 2) $105 study abroad administrative fee charged by Study Abroad Center; 3) tuition and fees for 3 credits during summer 2010
Out of Pocket Personal Cost - 1) passport which costs $100 if you don't already have one; 2)ISIC (International Student ID Card) which costs $25.50; 3) health insurance if you are not covered on your existing policy; and 4) immunizations (varies based on where you go). Of course, there are also other personal costs, such as meals and souvenirs, etc.

Program fee, tuition and fees, and the $105 administrative fee will be applied directly to students' Ubill . 

Specific Summer 2010 Scholarship

Students who participate in this program will receive the College of Ag and Life Sciences Summer Global Scholars scholarship. CALS students will get approximately $720 and Non-CALS students will get approximately $540. Students don't need to apply for this scholarship. It will be automatically applied to students' Ubills. You could be eligible for additional scholarships, so don't forget to check out other opportunities.

Program Course Numbers:

AnS 495 - R for spring semester

AnS 496A - 3 credits for summer semester