If you have questions about this program, email the program leader listed below.

Food Sustainability and Culture in Colombia

Program Details

The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be answered by the program leader listed below.

Program Type Departmental
Program Location Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and Cartagena, Colombia
Course # SA 11003
Duration Spring Break
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Past Dates
Spring Break 2025 03/15/25 to 03/22/25

Program Leader

Name Carina Olura
Email colaru@purdue.edu
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed

Program Description

Food--its access, significance, production, regionalism, and change overtime--is a topic of study that has importance for understanding the complexities of a society and the socio-economic, political, and technological opportunities or challenges that the society faces. Colombia has ethnic and regional diversity as well as a history of immigration and conflict, which influence its rich culture and food traditions. Join us in Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Santa Marta to explore food sustainability and culture in Colombia!

 


Academic Credit

Credits: 2

Course Title: Exploring Place

Course Number: HONR 221

Credits can count toward the Human Cultures: Behavioral and Social Sciences university core and honors curriculum requirements.

Eligibility

All Purdue students may participate in this program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

$1,471 (includes lodging, most meals, program activities, and ground transportation)

Airfare will be a separate cost. 

Scholarship Opportunities:

Office of Experiential Education: https://exed.purdue.edu/funding/student.php. Deadline is November 1 for spring break 2025 programs.
 
Global Leaps Scholarship: . https://www.purdue.edu/gpp/sa/financialresources/sa-office-based/global_leaps_summer.html Priority deadline is November 1 for spring break 2025 programs.
 
Avanzando through College students eligible for grant to apply toward program cost (2024-2025 Cohort will be prioritized).
 
Email colaru@purdue.edu if you are an Avanzando through College student.

 

Application Deadline

Applications accepted on a rolling basis, until December 2nd, 2024. 

*While the application deadline has passed, students may still apply to be placed on waitlist.*



Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.