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Kansas State University

Winter 2008 Programs

(Closed) International Agriculture Business Study Tour: South America (December 28, 2008- January 13, 2009)


Faculty: Dr. Michael Boland
Brochure (.pdf)

Course:Three undergraduate credit hours for AGEC 460, International Agribusiness

Description: This course is an overview of international agribusiness issues. It focuses on the role of trade, marketing, agricultural policy, traceability, and other related issues

Eligibility: Prerequisite: English 100 and minimum GPA of 2.5.

Cost: $4,000 (includes international airfare, accommodations, group meals, in-country transportation, admission to cultural sites, study abroad fee, and international medical insurance.)

For more information or questions, contact:
Dr. Michael Boland
Professor of Agricultural Economics
305D Waters Hall
Phone: 785-532-4449
E-Mail: mboland@ksu.edu

 

(CLOSED)Service Learning: Peru (December 27, 2008- January 15, 2009)


Faculty: Dr. Vicky Borchers
Peru Brochure (.pdf)

Course: IAPD 406 or graduate credit for IAPD 830

Description: Spend intercession exploring the ancient cities of the Incas. Students travel to Cusco, capital of the Incan empire. From there, they learn about the ancient Quechuan culture, explore Machu Picchu, travel through the Sacred Valley, and experience life with a host family while helping to build an adobe structure. A visit to Arequipa exposes them to the influence of the Spanish on the Peruvian culture, and a side trip to the Uros Islands at Lake Titicaca allows students to experience first-hand, the diminishing of an indeigenous group, the Uros Indians, as modern civilization encroaches on their lifestyle.

Eligibility: Open to K-State undergraduate and graduate students in all majors. Must have at least sophomore standing and 2.5 GPA.

Cost: $3,251.42 (includes round trip airfare between Miami and Peru, accommodations, group meals, in-country transportation, admission to cultural sites, study abroad fee, and international medical insurance)

For more information or questions, contact:
Dr. Vicky Borchers
vborchr@ksu.edu
203 C Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 785-532-5992