Winter Session Programs
Winter session 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 two to three credits.
Peru: INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE
Join this immersive exploration of Peru's agriculture, food systems, culture, and history. Students will visit universities, research centers, archaeological sites, farms, and agricultural enterprises. Gain insight into the connections between traditional knowledge and modern agricultural innovation. Experiential activities—including culinary workshops, coffee and cacao production, medicinal plant exploration, and visits to the potato park —highlight Peru's remarkable biodiversity. Students will strengthen their intercultural competence, deepen their understanding of sustainable agriculture and global food systems, and develop a broader appreciation for agricultural production and rural livelihoods.
Three credits of International Understanding for the College of Agriculture
