International 4-H / Study Abroad
Central America: Nicaragua/El Salvador
July 5-14, 2012 (may change slightly based on airfare)
AG 3080-606 AG AND FOOD SYSTEMS: Central America - Undergrad (includes an "I" designation)
AG 5990 - 616 AG AND FOOD SYSTEMS: Central America - Grad Students Only
For the past three years, we have partnered with Feed the Children (FTC) to create educational opportunities for youth and adults in Central America. As you may know, Feed the Children is an Oklahoma based organization whose purpose is providing food to the starving around the world.
Our responsibilities include taking research based information to Central America. We focus on small scale livestock and vegetable production, in conjunction with sanitary food preparation.
FTC has projects in Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. For the past three years we have worked to convert a Nicaraguan facility into an Agricultural Educational Outreach center. This facility now serves as a demonstration center for the surrounding community to teach the public how to supplement their food supply. Using the old adage “we will not be giving them fish, we will teach them to fish” or garden in this case.
For the Summer of 2012, we have been asked to visit the working facility in Nicaragua in order to follow up on projects we helped them to begin last summer. In addition to our current projects, Feed The Children has also asked us to go to El Salvador and begin an agricultural based educational program there as well.
Expenses: The estimated cost is: $2,000.00, plus tuition, passport and vaccinations. These fees cover food, lodging, transportation, and interpreters while in Central America. The only additional expenses are incidentals of: souvenirs, snacks and any meals while at the airport.
Schedule:
- January 15, 2012 $200.00 Initial Deposit and Application,
- May 1, 2012 $1,100.00 Approximate Airfare (dependent on fuel prices, deposits and prior payments apply)
- June 1st $900.00 Lodging and Program Fees
Tuition:$780.00 for 3 credit hours
Participants will also need a passport and vaccinations as recommended by a physician
This trip is very project focused. We will be working on Agricultural and Human Science based projects. The projects will be determined based on country need and student knowledge; (poultry, gardening, water conservation, and kitchen/food preparation sanitation.)
If you are interested in traveling with us next summer please contact:
Jeff Sallee Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
Oklahoma State University
405/744-8885
jeff.sallee@okstate.edu
Sarah Lancaster, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
Oklahoma State University
167 Ag Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405.744.3525
sarah.lancaster@okstate.edu
Forms and Enrollment Information
AG 3080 Syllabus -This should answer all your course related questions
AG 5990 Expectations/Syllabus -Similar to the above AG 3080 Syllabus visit with the instructors for more details
All forms are Due January 15, 2012
Application for Ag Study Abroad (Required)
Responsibility Statement (Required)
Emergency Contact Form (Required)
International Student Identity Card (Required)
Enrollment Form for OSU Students
Non-OSU Students:
Non-OSU students can participate in CASNR Study Abroad courses by applying for Non-Degree Seeking status from the University. The OSU Application packet can be found here. To enroll use this outreach form. For more information, please contact our office.
Past Experiences
The following powerpoints show you the conditions we will find as we work on our projects
