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Study Abroad Course in Malawi, Africa

farm sitting at bottom of a mountain in Malawi, Africa

 

Course Learning Outcomes

Learn about the connection between food security and post-harvest loss mitigation practices in Malawi, Africa. Students will have the opportunity to observe locally available technologies and tactics.

 

Course Highlights

  • Explore Lake Malawi National Park.

  • Learn about the storage of grains, rice, pulses, nuts and beverage crops under sub-Saharan Africa conditions.

  • Visit an agricultural research institute, an NGO of women in agriculture, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, local village farms and more. 

 

Cost

Total Estimated Cost $5,159
Ferguson College of Agriculture Study Abroad Course Tuition*
$897
Program fee (includes accommodations, most meals and OSU health and safety insurance)
$3,700
Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) insurance ($162**) and OSU study abroad admin fee ($200*) $362
Personal expenses and incidentals (May vary by student preference) $200
Airfare is included in program fee  

*Not protected by CFAR insurance. Same rate for in-state and out-of-state students.

**CFAR insurance protects the study abroad program fee and is non-refundable. Reimbursement rates vary by situation. Contact course instructor if you have additional questions. 

 

Course Enrollment Options

  • AG 3803 International Study Tour in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources: Food Security in Malawi (3 credit hours with I designation*)

  • ENTO 5020 Special Problems: Food Security in Malawi (3 credit hours, graduate level)

*Undergraduate students at Oklahoma State University are required to take a class that carries an I designation for graduation purposes.

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