Winter Break Programs
Winter break courses are faculty-led and sponsored through individual departments within the College of Agriculture. Programs are offered during Purdue's winter break after the fall semester and before the spring semester. Students earn one or two credits.
INDIA: FOOD & AGRICULTURE IN SOUTH INDIA
APPLY ONLINE- India | December 26, 2024 - January 8, 2025
- Credits: ABE 49500 - 2 credits
- Cost in 2024/25: $4800 includes meals, airfare, accommodations, activities, transportation within country
- Leaders: Dr. Kingsly Ambrose & Dr. Teresa Carvajal
- Callout: August 26, 2024 @ 5:30 pm in ABE B053
Immerse yourself in India’s diverse culture, cuisine, and natural beauty. Food, agriculture, culture, history will be studied in these southern cities of India: Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Coimbatore, Cochin, and Alleppey. Known as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore is a hub for technology and innovation. Famous for its royal heritage and palaces, Mysore offers a glimpse into traditional Karnataka culture. A hill station in the Nilgiri Mountains, Ooty is known for its picturesque landscapes and cool climate. Coimbatore is an industrial city known for its textile industry and educational institutions. Cochin is a major port city with a diverse population and is known for its spice markets, backwaters, and historical sites. Famous for its backwaters and houseboat cruises, Alleppey offers a unique experience of Kerala’s waterways.
Peru: INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE
Three-course sequence (3 credit total)
Approved Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Capstone course
Three credits of International Understanding for the College of Agriculture
- 2nd Half of Fall 2024 Semester, 8 Weeks
- Planning for International Engagement Methods
- Wednesdays, 1:30-3:20, LILY 3-102
- 1 Credit: BTNY 43100 or ASEC 43100
- Winter Session - Study Abroad in Peru
- International Engagement Methods and Food Security
- December 28, 2024 to January 8, 2025
- 1 Credit: BTNY 43110 or ASEC 43110
- 1st Half of Spring 2025, 8 Weeks
- Evaluating International Engagement Methods
- Wednesdays, 1:30-3:20, LILY 3-102
- 1 Credit: BTNY 43120 or ASEC 43120