The major seems like a perfect fit for me but I’m hoping to find other schools that have the same major in case I don’t get into Cornell. Are there similar programs at other schools or is this only available at Cornell?
I’m pretty sure that IARD is a unique major to Cornell, I also looked for other schools offering a similar program when I applied last year. Purdue and Texas A&M both offer extensive programs in International Agriculture, but not really in the way of a major; they seem to be more research and fellowship based programs. A lot of land grant universities offer International Ag minors as well. IARD at Cornell is unique in that it combines the sciences of agriculture with the social sciences of development sociology and really aims to give you an education that is readily applied in a career.