Antioch - Brazilian Ecosystems: The Protection and Management of Biodiversity
Location
Brazil: Curitiba, Manaus, Rural Areas
Description
Brazilian Ecosystems is a hands-on field based study abroad program with both Fall Semester and Summer Term options. Since 1989, this program has engaged students in field studies across a variety of biomes in Brazil. Both fall and summer students begin the program together with the Introduction to Brazilian Ecosystems course. After four-weeks, the summer program concludes and the fall semester students continue their studies in Brazil.
Both Summer and full semester students explore the flora, fauna, and ecological characteristics of the Amazon Rainforest, Atlantic Coastal Rainforest, and coastal marine systems. Fall semester students continue in Brazil with a Portuguese language intensive and homestay in Curitiba, and advanced studies of the impact of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem function. Each full semester student also engages in a month-long field internship in ecology or conservation, based on their individual interests.
Students engage in hands-on studies in the Amazon Rainforest (Manaus, Amazonas), Atlantic Coastal Rainforest (Morretes, Southwestern Brazil), Marine and Coastal Biomes (Parana), and full semester students study Portuguese language and have a homestay in Curitiba. This program is affiliated with the Federal University of Parana and the National Institute of Amazonian Research.
The application deadline is March 15, but applications are considered on a rolling basis, and late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.
Highlights
Hands-on field study in multiple ecosystems. On-site support from our Program Director, Professor Suzanne Kolb, and support faculty and staff. Cultural immersion through week-long language intensive and homestay for fall semester students.