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. During the 2025-2026 winter session the two options are India and Peru.

Peru: INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE

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• December 28, 2026 to January 9, 2027
• Credits: BTNY 43110 - 3 credits
• Estimated Cost: TBD includes accommodation, some meals, in country transportation, activities. The cost does not include airfare or some meals.
• Leaders: Dr. Jeneen Fields 
• Callout: TBD

Using established partner relationships, students will work with international partners to address identified challenges to learn the principles of extension methodology and sustainable community development by integrating their discipline knowledge and technical skills from previous courses. Students will also learn intercultural communication, market analysis, project design and planning, business planning and business ventures, and cultural factors affecting community food security while they work in bi-national teams. Some key objectives are to strengthen the learning, literacy, and life skills of Peruvian and Purdue students through mutually beneficial engagement to improve lives and livelihoods. 

     Approved Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Capstone course
     Three credits of International Understanding for the College of Agriculture