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Cathedrals, Castles, Culture and Cuisine-sustainable, Safe & Nutritious Food in France

With the growth of the world’s population and the increasing awareness that our natural resources are limited, development of sustainable systems to produce food is essential. Globally, the food industry is one of the largest industrial sectors, consumes tremendous amounts of energy and water, and can result in large quantities of waste; thus food has a critical impact on the environment, including greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

Caribbean Marine Biology, Honduras

Caribbean Marine Biology program is specifically designed to provide students with a unique field marine biology experience. There are no other life science courses that are devoted to marine biology here at Iowa State University. This course serves a unique role in providing students with an exceptional opportunity to experience firsthand a variety of marine environments on the world's second largest barrier reef system.

Agricultural Production, Business and Trade in Spain

The course objective is to enhance students' understanding of production and competition in agricultural world markets. Students will analyze production agriculture (a typical farm or ranch), business and trade in Spain and compare them with respect to the U.S. Pre-departure orientation will familiarize students with the history culture, politics, geography, soils, agriculture, economy and trade of Spain.

Creating a School Garden: Service Learning in Uganda

This service learning program allows Iowa State University (ISU) students to work in Uganda, developing school gardens for elementary schools in the Kamuli District. This project is in partnership with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Sustainable Rural Livelihoods Program (CSRL), and Makerere University (MAK). Students will develop school gardens and work with teachers in grades 1-7 to deliver curricula in food and agriculture, integrated science, and nutrition while using the gardens.  Students will participate in one or more student-team projects that support t

Global Resource Systems in Vietnam

Vietnam is a country rich in natural resources and culture. Vietnam is characterized by unique ecosystems, including mountainous, agrarian landscapes; diverse forested ecosystems; expansive deltas; and coastal mangroves, wetlands, and reefs. These Vietnamese ecosystems boast some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Culturally, Vietnam is well-known for its indigenous cultures, including influences from China. Vietnam is also home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Cat Ba and Hoi An.

Field Course on Global Public Health Services Delivery- GLOBE 432X

The central theme of Globe 432x- Field Course on Global Public Health Services Delivery is to explore public health infrastructures and processes through experiential learning. This course is not your 'traditional' travel course. The course will be delivered in person and span the 16 weeks of the Spring semester. During the first eight weeks of the course, students will review the essential elements of the public health systems and define how social determinants of health influence health outcomes.

Exploring the marine and terrestrial biodiversity of the US Virgin Islands (Study USA)

Located in the Caribbean Sea, St. John, an island in the US Virgin Islands, is rich in biodiversity, including several native and endemic plant and animal species. Characterized by a sub-tropical climate, St. John’s marine and seashore ecosystems boast beautiful coral reefs that are home to more than 40 species of coral; seagrass beds where 3 of the 7 species of sea turtles (green, hawksbill, leatherback) can be seen; and mangrove forests home to diverse assemblages of sponges, crabs, fish, and lobsters. The terrestrial ecosystems and their native and endemic species on St.

Greece and Italy: Food, Culture and Agriculture

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, marketing, and policies and regulations associated with the European Union.

The visit to Rome will introduce students to the United Nations organizations based there, the world-renowned gastronomy of Italy, and 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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