To Infinity and Abroad Podcast

to infinity and abroad logoStay up to date with all things CALS Study Abroad by listening to our podcast! We share stories from students abroad, announce new programs, and share tips and tricks for travelling abroad! Hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Study Abroad Office at Iowa State University. Keep up with all of our latest content on Spotify or listen to our latest episodes below. Each episode features one of our student travel consultant hosts and a guest discussing all things study abroad!

  • Getting ready to travel and wondering how to take care of yourself along the way? With guidance from Iowa State University Student Counseling Services and the Travel Clinic at Thielen Student Health Center, STC Carly shares practical tips for staying healthy, safe, and prepared during your travels. Whether you're getting ready for your first international trip or planning another adventure, this episode helps you feel confident and ready to make the most of your time abroad!

  • Meet Dr. Francis Owusu, the new Associate Dean for Global Engagement in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. In this episode, STC Kylie McGlade gets to know Dr. Owusu and learns about his goals for global programming in CALS!

  • Listen to Student Travel Consultant, Carly Lawler, as she shares her tips and tricks for packing and all things study abroad!

  • Listen to Claire Franciskato & Rachel Rydl's experiences on their travel courses to Greece and Italy this past summer! Claire participated in the "For the Love of Food, Greece, and Italy" course hosted by the Food Science and Human Nutrition department. Rachel traveled with the "Greece and Italy: Food, Culture, and Agriculture" course with the Agronomy and Ag Education departments. Topics include favorite destinations, course structure, and cultural experiences in Greece and Italy!

  • The Agronomy department has organized this travel course to Costa Rica for over 15 years! Give this episode a listen and learn about student's (Emily Plagman, Jaclyn Smith, Sean Fitzpatrick) experiences from this past spring break!

    This study abroad program explores agricultural systems, natural resources, and resource management in Costa Rica. Historical and cultural aspects are also included in discussions. Stops include interactions with many farmers with a history with this…

  • In this episode, we learn more about the new program, Exploring Ecosystem Services and Subsistence Farming Activities in Rural Nepal. Gillian, a senior studying Ag and Rural Policy and International Agriculture, shares the impact Nepal has had on her as well as some highlights from the trip!

  • After returning from India over winter break, Lauren and Hannah share all about their experiences abroad. Everything from farm visits to food to flights is discussed with the perspective of both a seasoned traveler, Lauren, and someone who has just now caught the international travel bug, Hannah. Take a listen!

  • This isn't your typical episode, listen to study abroad alums, Taylor Sublette and Maddi Klemme, discuss sustainable agriculture in Greece and the United States!

    Last May, they participated in the Greece and Italy: Food, Culture, and Agriculture travel course with program directors, Dr. David Acker and Dr. Sotirios Archontoulis.

    The episode features discussions with the Chair of Sustainable Agriculture and Management from Perrotis College, Dr. Christos Vasilikiotis.…

  • Tropical agriculture and culture in Ghana! Join us in recapping our travel course adventures in Ghana over winter break!


    Trauma and Trigger Warning: within this episode, a discussion of our visits to various historical sites that were a part of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade occurred during days five and nine. We recognize this topic may be upsetting for some listeners; please skip ahead during those sections. To learn more about the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade, visit…

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