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

2016 Oct 3

Simrita Varma, majoring in global resource systems, was among the group of students that traveled abroad over the summer in the "Global Food and Agriculture: China" 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. In this program students had the chance to explore the different perspectives of the food and agricultural industries through visits to producers and processors, food industries, government and non-government organizations and university partners who are active in food and agriculture. Additionally, students visited cultural and historically important sites to better understand China and its role in the world.

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.