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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A Peru study abroad becomes a metaphor for the Appalachian Experience
About Appalachian State University
As the premier public undergraduate institution in the Southeast, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls nearly 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
