Programs

Travel to Costa Rica to see land, water and cropping system and do a field study of the soils, crops and water uses in Costa Rica. The main activity is interactive visits to farms (pineapple...

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...

This integrated production and policy program will allow students to gain valuable knowledge, skills and abilities with respect to global agricultural production, resources and food issues....

Class will meet during Spring Semester for Pre-departure orientation.  Travel will take place in May

The course objective is to gain insight, understanding,...

This program provides an introduction to production of a wide variety of tropical crops (coffee, banana, pineapple, mango, sugar cane, cut flowers, vegetables, papaya, etc.) from the perspective...

The Edinburgh & London trip during Spring Break 2019 will offer an opportunity to explore the history and government of both Scotland and Great Britain.  Class time prior to the trip will...

Program will introduce students to the swine industry in Japan and Thailand, including production systems, feed processing, and meat processing.  Students will witness swine production,...

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...

This study abroad program will be a service learning trip to Uganda over Spring Break 2019 focusing on agroforestry, education, nutrition and health, animal science and post harvest handling....

Travel occurs during Semester Break, 2018

Students will gain introduction and first hand exposure to tropical agricultural production, economics, international...

This program will focus on service learning with diverse partners and organizations in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Students will have the opportunity to work in school gardens,...

Class will meet during Spring Semester for Pre-departure orientation.  Travel will take place in May

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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....

This program is managed by the College of Human Sciences but open to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

To learn more, please contact the programs...

We will visit locations throughout central and northwestern Costa Rica in order to observe tropical soils, tropical crops and their environmental impacts. At each site in-...

This program is specifically designed to provide students with a unique field marine biology experience. The seminar portion of the course involves lectures on coral reef biology....

Class will meet during Spring Semester for Pre-departure orientation.  Travel will take place in May

Peru is a country rich in natural resources...

This study abroad program will be a service learning trip to Uganda over Spring Break 2018 focusing on agroforestry.  ISU and the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods have been invested...

Class will meet during Spring Semester for Pre-departure orientation.  Travel will take place in May

Tour the farms and regions of the United...

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...

Natural ecosystems and horticulture of the Ecuadorian Andes with a focus on high altitude ecosystems, commercial horticultural production systems for export, public gardens, and...

Experience the flora & fauna of tropical rainforests, upland dry sites, & coastal beaches all on one island!
Assist with invasive species removal & native plant...

Study ethical leadership in a global context to prepare students to make tough choices.  Students will learn about the ethical decisions made by leaders and ordinary people...

Interested in understanding the causes and dynamics of world hunger?  Do you ever wonder what is happening to improve the lives of the world's 1.4 billion people living in...

Students will travel to Taiwan and stay on the campus of Chung Yuan Christian university (CYCU) and participate in the Industrial Academic leadership Experience Program (II/ALE). II/...

Learn the craft of artisan food production in the heart of England’s Sherwood Forest.  Work with local experts, immerse yourself in the culture of an English estate and develop...

Visit locations throughout central and northwestern Costa Rica in order to observe tropical soils, tropical crops and their environmental impacts. At each site in-depth...

This service learning internship allows Iowa State students to work in Uganda developing a school garden for an elementary school in Kamuli District. This project is in partnership...

Students will travel to Taiwan and stay on the campus of Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) and participate in the Industrial Academic leadership...

This course will engage ISU undergraduates in biological and cultural experiences in Belize. Biological learning will be primarily experiential and will include tropical forest and marine...

A study of principles and strategies for managing natural resources under economic activity and preserving the biodiversity of the area.  Agricultural systems ranging from indigenous systems...

Tour the farms and regions of the United Kingdom to learn about purebred livestock and breed development and to see where many animal breeds originated.  Visits to multiple rare breed farm...

This study abroad experience in international nutrition includes two 2-week modules on communication and nutrition education, community-based research, clinical nutrition, or water...

This service learning internship allows Iowa State students to work in Uganda developing a school garden for an elementary school in the ...

Students will travel to many areas of Ireland to experience its’ culture and rich history of agriculture and horticulture.  Ireland is home to many well respected greenhouses, public gardens...

Students will tour St. John over spring break to experience its unique culture and landscape.  Environmental issues and gardening concerns will be the focus of the trip. As a service-learning...

This program will introduce students to the swine industry in Japan and China, including production systems, feed processing, and meat processing, Students will witness swine production, business...

The focus of this program of study is to compare agricultural production, business, and trade in Spain and the United States.  This 3-credit course involves a trip to Spain from March 10-21,...

This program is specifically designed to provide students with a unique field marine biology experience. The seminar portion of the course involves lectures on coral reef biology. The field trip...

The program will feature natural ecosystems and horticulture of South Africa with a focus on landscape diversity, public gardens, the wine industry, and production of ornamentals and food crops....

This is a semester-long CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a 3.0 GPA or above. 

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Program includes 4 weeks of Intensive Portuguese before the start of the academic semester in Brazil. The intensive program is offered by the Federal University of Lavras, Minas Gerais State (no...

This is a semester-long CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and ABE students in the College of Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or above...

This is a semester-long CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a 3.0 GPA or above. Students must also be able to...

This is a semester and summer CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a 3.0 GPA minimum.

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This is a semester and summer CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a 3.0 GPA minimum.

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This is a semester and summer CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Human Sciences with a 3.0 GPA minimum.

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This is a semester-long CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and ABE students in the College of Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or above...

This is a semester-long CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a 3.0 GPA or above. 

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This is a semester-long CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a 3.0 GPA or above (3.5 GPA preferred). Applicants must be in...

This is a semester-long CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or above. 

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This is a semester-long CALS exchange program available to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or above. 

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Internship located at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand

Experience Mediterranean Agriculture in Lleida, a 1,000 year-old city just south of the Pyrenees Mountains, just west of Barcelona. See some of Spain’s traditional crops like olive, citrus,...

More information coming soon!

A unique educational experience introducing contemporary academic programs and connecting cultures in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Perrotis College / American Farm School
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This semester-long program allows Global Resource Systems and College of Agriculture and Life Science students to complete academic coursework, including service learning (GLOBE 494A...

Undergraduate students will learn about the culture of the people of the Caribbean and U.S. Virgin Islands’ agriculture and ecosystems, while assisting with teaching about food and...