Floss takes summer short-travel course abroad through Iowa State University

2016 Oct 3

Caleb Floss, majoring in global resource systems, was among the group of students that traveled abroad over the summer in the "Dean's Global Agriculture and Food Leadership Program:Rome" program. This is just one of the many programs offered through the Ag Study Abroad Office that allow students to take their learning outside the classroom and explore the world.

Each program is unique in topic and location. This integrated production and policy program allowed students to gain valuable knowledge, skills and abilities with respect to global agricultural production, resources and food issues. Students combined coursework conducted at ISU and on-site work with professional teams in Rome to explore real-world projects focused on global food and agriculture issues. Students had the chance to work with professionals at the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and other international agriculture and food organizations on real-world projects. They then presented their findings to the organizations at the end of the program.

The Ag Study Abroad Office works with faculty members in departments to offer a variety of trips that help students gain a new perspective at locations all around the world. Through trips offered over breaks in the academic year, during the summer and semester-long exchanges or internships, students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been on all seven continents studying agriculture and life sciences.