2014 Ag Study Abroad Opportunities - Purdue Agriculture

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INDEPENDENT RESEARCHFor Animal Science/Pre-vet/Biochemistry majors.AREX Life Science: 11 week internship; 2-3 weeks in Boston MA withthe balance taking place in either Germany or Ireland. AREX LifeSciences develops and manufactures patented process-controldiagnostics. Students will participate in EnGender TM research. Studentswith lab experience and coursework including molecular biology will begiven preference. This is a non-paid internship. Lodging will beprovided. Grants are available to those who participate.For more information, please visit IPIA.There are other opportunities for research or work abroad, please contactIPIA for more information.OSA SUMMER PROGRAMSFor more information: www.studyabroad.purdue.edu- Sydney Internship Program- Beijing Internship Program-London Internship Program-IFSA Australia Summer Public Health-CIEE Monteverde Tropical Ecology – Costa Rica-DIS Copenhagen: Architecture & Design-DIS Copenhagen: Health & Science Programs-DIS Copenhagen: International Business & Economics-DIS Copenhagen: Social Science Programs-Tec de Monterrey – Mexico-University of Stuttgart – Germany-University of Adelaide – Australia-University of New South Wales – AustraliaSCHOOL FOR FIELD STUDIES“Since 1980, The School for Field Studies (SFS), the nation’s oldest andlargest environmental study abroad program, has combined hands-onenvironmental studies with scientific research to develop sustainablesolutions to critical environmental problems. SFS students work withcommunities in developing nations to discover practical ways to managetheir natural resources. In the process, SFS students undergo atransformational experience that assists them in advancing their careers asskilled professionals and globally aware citizens.” – www.fieldstudies.orgPublic Health & Environment – KenyaRainforest Management – Australia & New ZealandRainforest Research – AustraliaHimalayan Forests & Rural Livelihoods – BhutanSustainable Development Studies – Costa RicaMarine Resource Management – Turks & Caicos IslandsWildlife Management – Tanzania"Go with an open mind, and be prepared to say yes tomost of the opportunities presented to you. This may beyour one chance to visit Europe and you want to makeit the best it can possibly be. I had the experience of alifetime and I would encourage everyone to participatein this eye-opening experience."-Danielle Bauer-SUMMER 15
MAYMESTERMaymester/short term courses are designed so that students are able toenroll in another summer session course, participate in an internship, orhave time for a summer job upon returning from their Maymester course.-Earn three Purdue credits -Programs are 2-4 weeks in length-Led by Purdue faculty members -No foreign language requirements-Additional program fees apply -Limited enrollment-Grants available for some programs-Pay $304.70 instead of regular Purdue tuition/fees for 3 credit hoursCost: Program fees range from $2,300-$4,300 which in most casesincludes airfare, lodging, most meals, overseas medical insurance, somecultural activities, most in-country transportation, and orientationmaterials. The $304.70 Purdue Study Abroad Fee is additional.COLOMBIAFood Security and Sustainable DevelopmentThis course provides an international and multidisciplinary perspective onfood security and resources. Focus will be case studies that representdifferent regions of the world with special emphasis on the changingconditions for tropical agriculture. The case studies, discussed in thecontext of the Millennium Development Goals, will help students gainknowledge and understanding of regional variations of food security andresources, sustainable development and economic growth throughout theworld. This is a four-week course, which offers units on social anddemographic changes, on the physical environment, global climatechange, economic systems, and global trade. Purdue will partner with theUniversity of Caldas and the Technological University of Pereira.For more information contact:Dr. Adriela Fernandez, AGEC, afernan@purdue.edu"You haven'ttruly lived untilyou explore newdestinations."-Chris Tito-CANADAInternational Natural ResourcesThis is a joint course for students from North Carolina State University,Swedish University for Life Sciences (SLU), and Purdue. Students willstudy in the Maritime Provinces in Canada. Topics that will be studied areforestry, fishing, and wildlife concerns (Canada lynx, Atlantic puffin,marine mammals). Students will take a whale watching trip off the coast.Students will gain a holistic and thematic view on sustainable use andmanagement of natural resources for different geographic, ecological, andsocial conditions.For more information contact:Dr. John Dunning, FNR, jdunning@purdue.edu“I learned so much that I didn't expect tobe learning: for example, I am a wildlifemajor and never thought I would belearning about urban planning and how tomore environmentally sensitive decisionswhen considering the future of cities. Thiscourse was an awesome experience for meto interact with people of different culturesand languages. It made me more aware ofthe way I act and how that differs fromothers of different backgrounds.”-Joni Willits-DENMARK & SWEDENAn Overview of the Horse Industry and Extension in EuropeThis course will focus on the horse industry. Students will visit equineveterinary hospitals, see equine research, and listen to lectures on geneticsand animal breeding. Students will visit breeding farms and equineoperations.For more information contact:Dr. Colleen Brady, YDAE, bradyc@purdue.eduMAYMESTER 16
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