The ACM Brazil: Semester Exchange Programs are available to students from the 14 colleges in the ACM consortium. For each ACM student who participates, a Brazilian student will spend a semester at the corresponding ACM campus, creating a two-way student exchange. There are two distinct exchange program options available to students looking to spend a semester studying in Brazil: Liberal Arts & Sciences exchange program (UFJF) and Environmental Studies exchange program (UFJF or UnB). Students participating in either of the Brazil Exchange program options will take intensive Portuguese. Those participating in the spring semester will enroll in an intensive two-week Portuguese language class at UFJF prior to the start of their university semester. (For students who choose to participate in the fall semester, other arrangements will be made to provide some type of intensive Portuguese language instruction.) Throughout the university semester, students will then continue their Portuguese language studies.

The spring ACM Costa Rica program has given students a privileged window onto these developments since the program’s founding in 1964. Based in San José, only blocks away from the Universidad de Costa Rica, the program takes full advantage of the resources and scholars of that institution, while reaching out to local and international NGOs and investigators throughout the country to facilitate student research in science and the humanities.

The fall ACM Costa Rica program has prepared students to explore Central America and beyond through an intensive and extremely effective Spanish language program, as well as coursework and experiences that further develop language skills, while deepening understanding in particular fields of student interest. Field trips within Costa Rica give students an appreciation for the country’s astounding biodiversity, and for the cultural and historical elements that contribute to the nation’s distinct path within Central America. A highlight of the program is a three-week experience of rural life in Costa Rica, where students live with campesino families and participate in a service learning project, while making great strides in Spanish proficiency.

The fall ACM India program, located in Pune, is designed to provide students with an overview of these many aspects of Indian culture and society today. The program begins in mid-August, with a three-week orientation, in which students begin an "Introduction to India" core course, study Marathi language intensively, and draw up a plan of research for their independent study projects. The regular term begins in early September, where students continue the core course and Marathi language, choose one of three elective courses (in political science, sociology, or environmental studies), and begin to carry out their independent study projects. In each of the courses, classroom learning is augmented by weekly activities outside of the classroom, and students are also encouraged to volunteer with local organizations. The program organizes several program-sponsored overnight excursions to sites in and around Pune, while a one-week break in October provides opportunities to travel further afield in India.

The Oak Ridge Science Semester (ORSS) enables students to join ongoing investigations at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in research areas as diverse as astrophysics, cell biology, DNA sequencing, genetic mutagenesis, parallel computing, robotics, toxicology, and much more. In their research, ORSS student participants use the sophisticated resources available at the Laboratory, including supercomputers, state-of-the-art electron microscopes, lasers, and analytical instruments such as a fourier transform mass spectrometer and a scanning tunneling microscope.

AUP offers now one seven-week summer term from early June to mid-July, when AUP students as well as visiting students from around the world can earn transferable academic credit in a full range of liberal arts disciplines. AUP Summer courses are adapted from the regular AUP curriculum to fit the intensive 7-week structure. They are offered for academic credit in the U.S. university system.

Study, intern, and immerse yourself in biodiversity conservation with field specialists throughout Brazil, while exploring developments in environmental problem-solving. You'll spend 3 months in Brazil visiting nine different sites in six different states, while completing 4 courses and earning 16 undergraduate semester credits. You'll have hands-on, experiential learning in the Amazon, Atlantic Coastal Forest, subtropical forests, cerrado (savannah), and wetland environments. Work in a field internship that fits your area of interest. Study resource management and biodiversity issues with Brazilian scientists and activists and immerse yourself in local conservation issues in a small group.

Study Renewable Energy, Policy and Technology, along with German Language and Culture. It's a five-week experience offering a unique interdisciplinary curriculum which offers an introduction to the field of renewable energies as a response to today’s climate and energy problems. Based at the University of Bonn, and taught in cooperation with the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern University (ISEN).

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The Beam Reach curriculum lets you practice science as you learn about critical marine and environmental issues. It's designed to let you experience the scientific process and intensive field work. The upcoming programs will focus on the southern resident orcas and our shared ecosystem. We emphasize the use of acoustic technologies to explore the underwater environment. We are expanding our passive listening capabilities and exploring active sonar and acoustic fish tagging. Your individual project in Marine Field Research can be completely unique or can build upon previous work by local scientists and past Beam Reach students.

Tanzania and Ethiopia are excellent places to study the conflict between conservation and development. Tanzania has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in the world while the majority of the population lives in poverty. Similarly, Ethiopia is one of the twelve centers of crop genetic diversity in the world. Students will stay and work out of rustic places. The academic program will largely be centered on directed learning modules and independent fieldwork; teamwork will be emphasized. Visits to cultural sites and interactions with Tanzanian and Ethiopian scientists will be important aspects of the program.

There is still so much to learn about the millions of organisms—many as yet unidentified—that inhabit this planet. On this program, we will spend the majority of our time outside, learning how we, as scientists, can address many of biology’s most exciting questions by gathering data where organisms live and die: in the field. Australia is an ideal place to learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with field research. Australia offers myriad habitats, all teeming with its unique flora and fauna. By studying these organisms in the wild, we can learn about their evolutionary history, their ecological present, and the uncertain future that all organisms face.

Through coursework and independent research, this program provides students with the opportunity to examine, from an anthropological perspective, issues of cultural continuity, resource management, and social change in Guatemala and Chiapas, as this region’s people attempt to come to terms with social inequality, human rights abuses, and sustainable development in an effort to build a multi-ethnic society.

Guarded by majestic volcanoes and green hills honoring the natural beauty that exists throughout the nation’s terrain, San Jose is a city that takes pride in its rich traditions and democratic freedom. World class museums, parks, theaters, and historic buildings are only a few reasons this city is worth discovering. Study Spanish in Costa Rica as CEA offers various options for study abroad San Jose programs. Study abroad in San Jose.

The program at the CIEE Study Center in Amsterdam is designed to provide students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds with the opportunity to explore the social, political, environmental, and cultural realities of Amsterdam and the Netherlands. This program is comprised of two sessions: Society, Environment, Transportation and Space: The Dutch Experience in Groningen and Contemporary Dutch Social Policy in Amsterdam.

The CIEE Study Center at the University of Botswana offers students from a wide range of academic disciplines the opportunity to live and study in Botswana, learning firsthand about the country and its people, while pursuing an intensive curriculum in classes with local students. Through courses at the university and a variety of community engagement and field-based research opportunities, participants will explore Botswana and learn about its important role in the Southern African region.

The summer Community Public Health study abroad program in Gaborone, Botswana is designed for students with an interest in public health issues in developing countries; the governmental, societal, and environmental factors that influence healthcare; and international health issues including HIV/AIDS. Students should expect to learn about overcoming challenges in healthcare from the context of a developing nation.

The Community Public Health study abroad program in Gaborone, Botswana is designed for students with an interest in public health issues in developing countries; the governmental, societal, and environmental factors that influence healthcare; and international health issues including HIV/AIDS. Students should expect to learn about overcoming challenges in healthcare from the context of a developing nation. Through a combination of specialized CIEE public health courses, a field practicum, and direct enrollment in courses at the University of Botswana, students will learn firsthand about the country, its people, and the public and environmental health challenges facing Botswana today.

This program is designed for students interested in learning and studying about sound tropical conservation and sustainable development to ensure future biodiversity and human welfare. Students study the intersection of humans and their impact on natural systems and how environmental issues influence economics and society. This is done through coursework and an internship in the Monteverde region, as well as visits to national parks throughout Costa Rica.

On this program you will live in a biological station surrounded by the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and gain hands-on research experience through an independent research project. You will gain a rich education through extensive travel and field study, students explore and research Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems and participate in two long field trips, including a trip to Panama to observe marine diversity in the coral reefs off the Bocas del Toro Islands. You will also get to know rural Costa Rica through a one-month homestay with a local family.

The summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation study abroad program in Monteverde, Costa Rica is designed for students with biology-related majors who have completed at least one semester of college-level biology plus one additional semester of college-level biology, ecology or environmental science and who seek intensive, sophisticated tropical field and science course work in Costa Rica from both theoretical and taxonomic perspectives. All courses are taught in English.

The Development Studies program offers students the opportunity to learn firsthand about development issues in a French-speaking West African country and introduces students to Senegalese society and to such issues as education, politics, and the impact of Islam. With the exception of the required Wolof language course, all courses are taught in French, giving advanced language students the opportunity to use French daily in and out of the classroom.

The Community Public Health program in Thailand provides an attractive option for students interested in studying community health issues and public health policy in an Asian context—in English—coupled with learning Thai as a second language. Thailand, a country known for its innovative public health system, provides a near perfect environment for students interested in an intensive and integrated immersion experience to examine issues of public health and social services on both a regional and national level through academic lectures from public health faculty coupled with site visits to communities, NGOs, and Ministry of Public Health projects.

The CIEE Study Center in Khon Kaen will allow you to engage in a unique real-world learning model and be exposed to many issues—the effects of dams and mining, urban slums, people living with HIV/AIDS, organic farming, human rights, and NGOs—from a grassroots perspective. You will become involved in an authentic exchange with villagers, NGOs, and others working for social change through site visits and hands-on field work. Finally you will get to immerse yourself in the culture through community stays, translated exchanges, Thai student roommates, peer tutors, and intensive group work.

Imagine that you are sampling aquatic organisms in an ecosystem where the water is so clean you can actually drink it straight from the lake! Imagine you are writing your Nature Writing essay propped against a rock looking up a lake where the forest stretches unbroken for miles and you see no human sign, and hear no human sound! Imagine you satisfy your lab science requirement studying island biogeography on a 10-day canoe trip into the unfragmented wilderness of Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park. Imagine you are describing the evolving dynamics of your own group in your journal around a campfire, as wolves howl in the distance. Imagine you are taking a class at the Coe College Wilderness Field Station.

The Science & the Environment program allows you to explore climate change and other environmental issues by learning from climate history. You will develop deeper knowledge of climate history in order to understand climate change theory, and you will also examine how civilization has played a critical role in creating the earth we live on today.

The Sustainability in Europe program is designed for students of environmental studies, environmental science, management, public policy, and students generally interested in environmental affairs. The core course and study tours will enhance your understanding of the divergent goals and processes connected with sustainable development. You will be introduced to a broad range of Danish and European stakeholders currently shaping the sustainability agenda, and encouraged to identify your own values and strategies for a sustainable future.

The Earth and Environment in Italy program is designed for students who are looking for a rigorous program built around field-based projects that focus on the interactions between the major earth systems: the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere (including humans). Based out of the Osservatorio Geologico di Coldigioco, we take advantage of our central location in the Marche region of Italy to take extended field trips to study the Dolomites in the Italian Alps, the famous Carrara marbles of Tuscany and the rugged coastal settlements of neighboring Croatia. Students have additional opportunities to travel throughout Italy and neighboring countries as part of their independent research projects and on days off from the academic program.

In partnership with the University of New Hampshire Department of Natural Resources, the EcoQuest Education Foundation is offering a study abroad program of intensive, applied field studies in ecology, resource management and environmental policy. We welcome applications from eligible students at accredited colleges and universities worldwide. All EcoQuest programs promote conceptual thinking, applied and integrated science, and multi-disciplinary approaches to environmental and resource management issues. Program delivery takes place in a variety of ecosytems, ranging from the mountains to the sea.

The Earth Systems programme analyzes current environmental issues arising from the interface between nature and society. The five-week field camp begins on the beaches and coral reefs of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) studying marine and coastal ecology. The programme then transitions to mainland New Zealand to study geothermal energy, kaitiakitanga, and learn environmental field techniques (water sampling, Ground Penetrating Radar, VibraCore). Earth Systems students can choose to attend the University of Auckland or the University of Canterbury, where they enroll in four courses, one of which is a research methods course based upon data collected in field camp.four courses, one of which is a research methods course based upon data collected in field camp.

The program will examine how social and environmental factors are shaping political and ecological dimensions of identity and culture, and how New Zealanders from many different backgrounds are envisioning and creating a shared future in Aotearoa New Zealand, the "Land of the Long White Cloud." Field seminars cover a wide and carefully chosen diversity of locations and cultural perspectives on the North Island. Throughout the program, students learn from and interact with residents, politicians, technical experts, and community leaders and activists.

This semester program gives students the opportunity to learn the science behind key environmental issues, explore the intersections between social and environmental justice, and participate in public policy and community–based strategies to achieve sustainability. Rather than simply outlining the vast challenges we face, this program gives students meaningful ways to translate what they are learning into hopeful practice and to find their place in a vibrant mosaic of local actors working to build more resilient and just communities and systems. The program includes field experiences that focus on basic ecosystem evaluation. Short trips throughout the semester offer opportunities to integrate theory and practice. As part of the field methods course, students carry out on-the-ground research as part of a community-based project. HECUA also designs an internship experience for all students that meets personal learning goals and connects program themes. Extraordinary mentors in the environmental arena lead students to participate in meaningful work during the internship portion of the program.

Founded in 1963, the IES Abroad Freiburg program offers you the opportunity to fully integrate into university student life and improve your language skills while living in a small yet cosmopolitan German city. Organized in cooperation with the distinguised Albert-Ludwigs-Univeristat, the program offers rigorous undergraduate study in a selection of disciplines, including German Language and Literature, Business, Economics, History, Humanities, International Relations, and Social Sciences. Previous German language experience is required to participate. Study abroad in Freiburg and immerse yourself in German culture. Located in the heart of Freiburg and within easy walking distance of Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, the IES Abroad Freiburg Center offers students a full range of facilities including a computer lab, small library, and classrooms.

The International Honors Program offers students a unique opportunity to examine major social justice and sustainability issues facing the world today. Students examine a thematic topic in multiple countries in the semester or academic year, exploring how people in different countries create varied solutions to the common problems they face. For over 50 years, IHP has challenged students to ask new and better questions about their lifelong roles in a global community. IHP programs offer a rigorous curriculum using different ways of learning. Experiential learning, through site visits and case studies, complements interdisciplinary team teaching led by in-country and traveling faculty. Homestays enable students to engage with local families and to immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of each country.

The modern Whiteknights Campus of the University of Reading is the academic anchor of ISA's England program, and is set on 300 acres of landscaped parkland which was once a medieval manorial estate. The campus provides an ideal setting for a modern university. ISA participants live in the arranged dorm housing with British and international students. The University of Reading has a rich history dating back to the second half of the nineteenth Century, when local initiatives established schools of arts and sciences in the region. The campus includes a conservation area with many trees and farms for agricultural teaching and research. There is an enrollment of 7,700 full-time undergraduate students and over 5,200 postgraduates, with approximately 20% of the students coming from overseas. The university operates on a trimester schedule and offers a wide variety of courses available in over forty departments.

Direct Enrollment in New Zealand universities. A variety of courses are available; for further information refer to Arcadia's, IFSA Butler's, or the universities' own websites directly. You can also consult the Off-Campus Studies staff. Some New Zealand universities that Carleton students have attended in the past are University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, and Victoria University in Wellington. Links to sites - http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/default.aspx?id=6737, http://www.ifsa-butler.org/new-zealand-overview.html

Live and work at 6 different field stations, in 6 different ecosystems throughout Costa Rica. The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) ecology, complemented by a strong foundation in the social, political, economic, and scientific aspects of resource management and conservation. The semester program, designed for biology majors but open to students from all disciplines, represents a unique opportunity to learn about the inner workings of field ecology under the direct guidance of experienced ecologists. Our programs are academically rigorous and field-based. Students have ample opportunity to enjoy a hands-on, participatory learning process, as well as to expand their academic and personal horizons in the context of a supportive learning environment.

South Africa’s rich biological and cultural diversity makes it an exceptional location in which to examine issues related to ecology and conservation. Based in Kruger National Park, field study and research exercises will expose you to different types of savanna as you view the park’s abundant wildlife.

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The Taku offers students the opportunity to experience an intact wilderness ecosystem by living and working in remote camps reached only by floatplane, hiking, and/or running the river. Students often begin with fisheries work on Atlin Lake - British Columbia’s largest natural body of freshwater- that includes snorkeling surveys for grayling and Bull trout, gill netting Lake trout, visiting with members of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, and learning about important cultural sites. Students spend the majority of their time in the Taku watershed helping to record the traditional oral history of Tlingit elders, collecting grizzly bear DNA through non-invasive hair snaring, conducting amphibian studies, and ground-truthing habitat models for species such as the woodland caribou.

Our program in Namibia offers a rich experience in community wildlife conservation. Students spend their time conducting various types of research in the Kunene Region and come away with diverse perspectives of how conservation is done here in local communities; perspectives that certainly cannot be taught in a classroom. Students will participate in many of the following activities: assist Round River with the KREA project by conducting community interviews, collecting GPS data for villages and water sources, and mapping livestock grazing patterns within a conservancy. This may also involve training community game guards on how to use GPS units; assist Save the Rhino Trust researchers in base-line ecological research efforts, including rhino census studies and habitat model field validation. Students typically spend two weeks per program “rhino-tracking,” often in very remote regions of the Kunene; and much much more.

Spend days hiking through Patagonian steppe and rare temperate grasslands watching herds of guanaco (a llama-like camelid) and exploring the beech forests and high peaks of the future Patagonia National Park. Learn from local residents and park guards how to track the local wildlife, survey critical habitat, and document the biodiversity of this ecologically rich and important region. Interact with local farmers and assist families in their efforts to learn about the area’s ecological and economic importance. Wander the landscape amongst snow-capped peaks and glacial rivers while experiencing the vibrant Chilean culture. Students will participate in many of the following activities: * Conduct ecological restoration activities * Monitor native species using motion-sensor cameras * Inventory flora and fauna species * Learn basic Spanish while participating in education events within local communities * Aid Conservación Patagónica to document the biodiversity and prioritize their conservation actions The Chacabuco Valley, the spectacular heart of the future Patagonia National Park, is located in a transitional zone between the semi-arid Patagonian steppe and temperate beech forests, thereby boasting amazing scenery and a span of habitats, from grasslands and wetlands to high alpine peaks. This habitat diversity supports the highest levels of biodiversity found in the Aysen region of Chile. While camped in Chacabuco students, in addition to their fieldwork and academics, participate in experiential learning with local researchers and residents on the region’s ecological, cultural, and agricultural history. Spanish language skills are not required, but a basic Spanish course is taught and Chilean students often participate in the program. With this exception all lectures and field activities are in English.

This is our newest student program, and we completed the Summer 2010 season with more possibilities and enthusiasm for future efforts than could have been anticipated. We have always said that getting involved early on research projects was one of the most dynamic periods because so many of the questions are still being formulated. This program is allowing students to have significant input in the direction of subsequent work. The overall theme of the Wyoming-based program is looking at issues related to climate change and how that is affecting local ecosystems and the people and animals living there.

By coming to SEA, you can get a semester’s credit for a 12-week program that takes place half on shore and half at sea. Our interdisciplinary program begins in Woods Hole, one of the world’s great centers for ocean research. Here you will study the chemistry, biology, physics, and geology of the oceans and you will design your own research project that you will carry out at sea. You will learn the history and culture of mariners who for centuries have gone to sea, an ancient tradition that you will join. You will discuss the major policy issues that will be tomorrow’s headlines. And you will learn what it requires to take a vessel under sail safely to the deep ocean and to international ports.

The SIT Australia: Sustainability and Environmental Action study abroad program is designed to empower students to make a positive contribution towards making our societies more sustainable. Students are not only given the knowledge needed to make informed judgments about environmental issues; they are inspired to believe that they can make a difference and are motivated to take action to address environmental problems. The program is based on the philosophy that environmental issues such as global climate change are so important in today’s world that all students, no matter what their major, should be 'ecologically literate.' Therefore the program welcomes students from all majors and values the diversity of academic perspectives that this brings.

Explore the key issues in natural resource management and human ecology currently affecting the Brazilian Amazon. Students consider the conflict between finite ecological resources and seemingly infinite human development demands on the Amazon River Basin. Belém, the program base at the mouth of the Amazon, is a principal center for Amazonian research. Participants gain firsthand insights into resource management and human ecology through excursions to rainforest villages, research laboratories, extractive industry sites, and archaeological sites. Excursions to southern Pará, an area of extensive logging and land degradation, provide opportunities to focus on current land use strategies and struggles, including a chance to interact with members of the Landless People’s Movement.

Examine the multifaceted dynamics shaping development patterns in northeastern Brazil. These include social, political, and economic forces. Through thematic coursework, educational excursions, field study, and independent research students gain exceptional insight into the socioeconomic challenges facing the region's diverse populations. Cultural immersion in both urban and rural settings provides students with additional perspectives on the impact national and international socioeconomic and political policies are having on northeast Brazil.

Explore the natural history of tropical ecosystems and the complexities of human adaptations to different environments in Ecuador. This country is home to more than 1,500 species of birds and 10 percent of the world’s known vascular plant species. Interactions with community members and local stakeholders who are grappling with conservation strategies within the context of heightened political, economic, and social pressures provide valuable context. The program base is historic Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Educational excursions take students to the high sierras of the Andes, the epiphyte-rich cloud forest, the rugged snow-line páramo, and the vast rainforest of the Ecuadorian Amazon. A guided, weeklong visit to the extraordinary Galápagos Islands provides access to plant and animal species found nowhere else on earth.

Discover a stunning range of natural environments and rich and diverse traditional heritage in Ecuador, a country rooted in ancient cultures. Today, development in this highly indigenous nation faces new challenges, including the recent dollarization. As Ecuador copes with political and economic transition, increasing participation on the part of indigenous organizations offers hope for a more inclusive and representative democracy. Quito, Ecuador's picturesque 9,000-foot-high capital, is a bustling city with international, colonial, and indigenous influences. Homestays in the semirural outskirts of Quito, as well as educational excursions to communities in the high sierras of the Andes, Amazon basin, and Pacific Coast, further students' understanding of the impact of Ecuador's cultural, political, and economic transformation on its national and cultural identity.

Examine the physical processes of energy utilization and the economics of energy use and its environmental impact. The Iceland: Renewable Energy, Technology, and Resource Economics study abroad program is offered in the summer. The program’s small group size facilitates exemplary student support. Iceland is a world leader in developing the use of renewable energy. While this is partly attributable to the country's ample endowment of geothermal and hydroelectric resources, Icelanders have also made unique economic choices, valuing the social benefits of energy independence differently than much of the world. Students gain insight from the Icelandic experience that can be applied elsewhere in the world.

Examine socioeconomic development trends in northern India in the context of North Indian culture and identity. The program focuses on the state of Rajasthan, historically a princely and aristocratic state, and a center of Hindu, Jain, and Muslim traditions. Through thematic coursework, field study, and complementary educational excursions, students consider the diverse factors - internal and global - shaping India's development strategies and patterns and evaluate the sustainability of recent development efforts in North India. A central focus of the program is on capacity building, resource use, and social and economic change.

Study ecology in an island nation that has been isolated from other landmasses for more than one hundred million years. Madagascar’s unique evolutionary path has produced an immeasurable contribution to the world’s biodiversity—more than 80 percent of the flora and fauna are endemic. Classroom and field-based instruction in natural and social scientific methods encourage students to analyze environmental issues in an array of ecosystems, including rainforests, dry spiny forests, alpine and transitional forests, savanna, gallery and littoral forests, mangroves, and coral reefs. Studies in French and Malagasy, combined with a homestay, a village stay, and numerous excursions to national parks, offer students a balanced social- and natural-science view and perspective on long-term conservation and the development needs of local populations.

Witness the challenges facing Nepal as it works to balance tradition and progress and negotiate economic, political, and social change. Renowned for its scenery, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the remnants of tropical jungles in the tarai, Nepal is a land of complex ethnic and cultural diversity. Many Nepalese communities—shaped by their physical environments and pressured by scarce resources—have found innovative solutions that have helped them move forward in a challenging environment. Today, international development, internal political conflict, an emerging civil society, and the global market are all working to redefine Nepal in the twenty-first century. Based in the Kathmandu Valley, students also take field excursions to the tarai, the Indian hills station of Darjeeling, and a village in the Himalayas, as they examine topics ranging from preservation of historic cities to tourist impact on local culture and national parks.

The program gives students a rare opportunity to study tropical ecology up close in one of the world’s most diverse wildlife and plant environments. Students interact with research and conservation experts, local organizations, and indigenous groups to gain an in-depth understanding of how issues related to development and conservation affect lives and livelihoods within local communities. Intensive language instruction and homestays with host families in both urban and rural settings give students a rare, personal experience of the country, its cultures and livelihoods.

Examine coastal ecology and natural resource management in one of the most remarkable areas of the world: Zanzibar and the islands of the Western Indian Ocean. The region's geographic location and distinct ecological conditions allow students to study specific environmental topics, including tropical forest management and coral reef conservation, in a unique context. Through thematic coursework and direct field experience students are exposed to multiple sources of knowledge in order to better understand the dual imperatives of economic growth and environmental protection. The program is based in Zanzibar's historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on Unguja Island. In Stone Town, students attend lectures at the well-regarded Institute of Marine Science, where they work on a range of observation assignments.

Develop insight into the delicate balance between socioeconomic goals and ecological concerns in the vast wilderness expanses of Tanzania. Home to Serengeti National Park—the site of the largest wildlife migration on earth—Tanzania features tropical, temperate, and alpine forests. Ngorongoro Crater, a 12-mile-wide extinct volcano, is one of the wonders of the natural world. Within these disparate ecosystems, issues of population growth, land use, and tourism development are in tense juxtaposition with wildlife conservation efforts. From the program base in the heart of Tanzania's most renowned wilderness parks, students explore the country’s diverse human and natural environments through seminars and field visits to nature reserves and conservation areas. Swahili language study and a rural stay with a Maasai community complement classroom work and field research.

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Located in the heart of the coastal belt of Karnataka, just north of Kerala, this exciting new program focuses primarily on health sciences, with direct-enroll course options addressing rural public health, global health, national health policy, and Ayurveda. These courses include field-based practicum components alongside other Manipal students, with regular visits to the university’s rural health clinics and main hospital. In addition to courses on public health, students also take courses on Indian Studies, including a specially-designed Contemporary Indian Society course exclusively for Alliance students, and other electives within the university’s Study Abroad Programme (SAP). Students primarily interested in Indian Studies can also opt out of the public health courses and participate fully in Manipal’s general SAP.

Direct Enrollment in United Kingdom universities. A variety of courses are available; for further information refer to Arcadia's, IFSA Butler's, or the universities' own websites directly. You can also consult the Off-Campus Studies staff. Some UK universities that Carleton students have attended in the past are King's College-University of London, Oxford University, Queen Mary-University of London, University of Aberdeen, University of Cambridge, University College London, University of Cardiff, University of Edinburgh, University of Lancaster, University of St. Andrews as well as others.England: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/england-overview.html, Wales: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/wales-overview.html, Northern Ireland: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/northern-ireland-overview.html, Scotland: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/scotland-overview.html

Our curriculum is based on an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary hands-on course of study focused on the world's oceans and coastlines. Together, students of all majors study the history, literature, policy and science of the sea. And of course, your classroom is the nation around us, enriched by three field seminars. An ocean voyage off of Cape Cod or Florida exploring this vast world of water begins our semester's studies. Beaches, tugboats and container ships are part of a cross-disciplinary study on America's Pacific Coast. In the Gulf of Mexico, bayous, marshes and oil rigs in Louisiana lay the foundation for our studies of this dynamic coast.