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!
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Stay 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!
Jack is packing for a semester in Greece, while Delia is unpacking after hers. Together, they explore the highs, challenges, and surprises of studying abroad, offering perspectives from both ends of the journey.
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!
Study USA- you may have heard of it, but don't know how it relates to CALS Study Abroad.
In this episode, STC Maddi Klemme invites her guests to talk about their Study USA travel programs and why students should explore destinations within the US!
Hear from Mary Fox and Colby Brandt about highlights, favorite visits, and why they chose to travel to Singapore!
Thinking about studying abroad or doing a National Student Exchange? In this episode, we break down the key differences to help you choose the best fit for your adventure!
Listen to Student Travel Consultant, Carly Lawler, as she shares her tips and tricks for packing and all things study abroad!
After studying at the University College Dublin, Carly Lawler, junior in Agricultural Systems Technology shares her experiences and advice with Alaina Gebel, sophomore in Agricultural Education as she prepares for her own semester in the Emerald Isle!
Hear from Carly Lawler, Caelan Engelbrecht, Hailey Rossmiller, Eimear Kenny, & Erinn Brennan as they compare their semester exchanges at University College Dublin and Iowa State University!
Learn from Dr. Jodi Sterle on how to submit a good travel course application and how she navigates selecting applicants for the UK: Heritage Livestock program.
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!
Learn about the Caribbean Maring Biology spring break travel course through an interview with a past trip attendee, Leslie Delgado! Dive right into all the possibilities that await in Honduras!
After having traveled to Spain herself over spring break, Logan catches up with Mykenzie Darg and Marta Grant who both also studied abroad in Spain during their time at Iowa State University. Hear about the similarities and differences in their experiences, relish in the tasty foods mentioned, and transport to España all in this podcast episode!
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.…
Join us for a conversation with Mike Gaul, Director of CALS Career Services, as we discuss how to promote your study abroad program on your resume, prepare for interviews, and much more!
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…
Fellow Student Travel Consultant in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Kanyon Huntington, joins Logan on the podcast today to talk about his experience in Sweden and discuss some of the crossovers found between studying abroad with CALS and LAS.