By Amber Friedrichsen With passports in hand and suitcases in tow, two groups of students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences boarded planes to study abroad during Iowa State University’s fall break. These faculty-led programs to Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates provided students opportunities to witness international agriculture and develop a global perspective of the industry.
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“Go for it even if you re not completely sold on the idea.because it will be an incredible experience.” Joel Howe, International Studies major, reflects on his study abroad experience in Madrid, Spain, in the early months of the Covid-19 epidemic in 2020: “It was both stressful and a little traumatizing because I didn t know the seriousness of the virus and whether I would be able to return safely.”
Joel was one of the thousands of US students whose study abroad program was cut short in early in 2020. He had only just begun to learn about his host country, to make friends, and to experience the vibrant Spanish culture through the Comillas exchange program in Madrid. “I specifically chose Madrid because I wanted to continue learning and practicing Spanish. I have been to Central and South America, but never Europe, and saw Spain as the perfect opportunity to travel throughout Europe.”
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