Agriculture and the Environment in Colombia
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Excursions & Activities
- Get to Know Your Destination
- Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
- Student Experience
Accommodations
You will be staying at the Alliance’s on-campus housing. More details will be available soon.
UC Davis reserves the right to change the accommodation location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange alternative lodging. Please note that elevators, air conditioners and other modern conveniences may not be available in all locations.
Meals
The Alliance campus offers meals, with breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are available at affordable prices, ranging from $5-8 USD per meal. Light snacks (yogurt, bread, ham, cereals) are typically left in the room for Sunday’s breakfast. However, Saturday dinner and all other Sunday meals are not provided. A welcome meal and farewell meal will be included. All other meals are out of pocket.
More details will be available soon.
Excursions & Activities
Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture offers a variety of out-of-class activities designed to deepen your understanding of sustainable agriculture, crop breeding, and food systems. Excursions or activities may include:
- On-campus fields: tour crop breeding programs and the climate action unit at the Alliance to observe real-world applications of agricultural research.
- Smallholder farms: engage with farmers supported by the Latin American Fund for Irrigated Rice (FLAR), learning about eco-efficient approaches to improving rice production systems and the socio-economic realities of smallholder farming.
- Genebank facility, Future Seeds: explore crop biodiversity and its critical roles in global food security, gaining insights into the preservation and utilization of genetic resources.
- Local sugarcane production, factories, and a historical museum: providing a cultural and historical perspective on a key regional industry.
Get to Know Your Destination
From Lonely Plant:
Cali is a city with a real zest for life that draws you in and stays with you long after you leave town. Beyond a handful of churches and museums, Cali is light on sights—but the city's main attraction is its beguiling, electrifying atmosphere. If you make the effort you will find great nightlife, good restaurants and plenty to do, especially in the evening, when a cool mountain breeze dissipates the heat of the day.
About the Alliance
The Alliance is one of the research centers of CGIAR, leading global research in crop breeding, climate action, and food system transformation. With over 50 years of history, the Alliance offers an excellent academic and professional environment, hosting international scientists and collaborating across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa. The Alliance’s gene bank, Future Seeds, serves as a global innovation hub for the conservation and use of crop diversity, supporting sustainable agriculture.
Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
Participation in this UC Davis Study Abroad program requires travel to and extended living in a foreign location(s) abroad. UC Davis Study Abroad endeavors to reduce and mitigate risk wherever possible. However, the environments and risks associated with living in these locations are substantially different than those found during a regular course of study at UC Davis. All participants must download and review the following information prior to departure. Any questions should be directed to the Program Coordinator.
- Study Abroad General Risk Advisory
- Program Specific Risk Advisories (TBD)
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