“When in Greece…”

During spring break I traveled to Greece with around 20 other students in the College of Agriculture at Purdue. We stayed in two major cities to experience the culture and learn about Greek agriculture. The first city was Thessaloniki, one of Greece’s industrial cities, it is also the home to the American Farm School, which we visited often to explore different agricultural practices. Along with the American Farm School, we toured a variety of farms such as a Water Buffalo, Olive Oil, and Honeybee Farm. My experience was not only limited to farm tours we also took a traditional Greek Dance class, to fully immerse ourselves in a component of Greek culture that they have incorporated in times of celebration and sadness. Studying Abroad has become an influential part of my college experience and I encourage each of my peers to seek out a similar experience that suits them and their path of study.

The College of Agriculture has a wide selection of study abroad programs that have different time frames, studies, and locations. It is a positive experience that can help you explore agriculture’s impact across the globe and with personal development.