BOONE, N.C. — In summer 2018, two groups of Appalachian State University students traveled through Peru participating in climate change research and sharing sustainable energy practices with local residents.

Their study abroad courses — “Climate Change, Glaciers, and Water Resources” led by Dr. Baker Perry in the Department of Geography and Planning, and “Appropriate Technology in Peru” led by Dr. Jeremy Ferrell in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment — were among 60 faculty-led programs offered by Appalachian in 2017–18 to expand students’ global competency while enhancing their academic experience.

This photo gallery opens a window to the Peru travelers’ journey and experiences.

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From the Appalachians to the Andes

A Peru study abroad becomes a metaphor for the Appalachian Experience

March 15, 2019

In summer 2018, two groups of students, led by Appalachian professors, trekked the highest peaks of Peru and explored the Amazon rainforest, sharing sustainability practices and conducting critical climate research along the way.

Stories

• Climbing into thin air for climate research
• Appalachian’s international collaboration yields renewable solutions for Peru village
• Dr. Baker Perry: collecting critical data at 18K feet
• The graduate experience: conferences, collaboration and scaling the Andes
• A different point of view

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• Peak to peak — Mountaineers study abroad in Peru

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• Peru study abroad programs, summer 2018

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As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.