Description

Leave the classroom behind. Join us for an in-the-field exploration of tropical animal and plant biodiversity taking place in the Galapagos and the Amazon. In 1831, Darwin sailed to the Galapagos Islands, on a journey that would forever change how he saw the world and his place in it. This summer, you too have an opportunity to embark on a project of your choosing in that same magical place, working alongside full time researchers and naturalists. Who knows where your discoveries will lead. Broadreach College has teamed with the Tiputini Amazon research station and San Cristobal Galapagos research station to provide you with this unique, insightful, up-close experience.

On this three week course, students will study animal and plant biodiversity as well as cultural approaches to conservation and sustainable practices. Students will participate in lectures, discussions with local stakeholders, field activities, as well as ongoing service work at the research stations. Students will learn overland survey techniques for mammals and birds. Students will visit and study at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station in the Amazon, the Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences on San Cristobal, and take a two day hike through the Andes mountains for a comparison of three ecological zones, all with differing challenges, each in different stages of development.

Highlights

* Earn 3 college Ecology credits through Lesley University
* Conduct an independent research project
* Hands on studies of Amazonian and Galapagos flora and fauna
* Conduct research and learn survey techniques
* Learn about and practice sustainable tourism and preservation techniques
* Trek through the Andes mountains at 14,000 feet

Travel Types

• Camping
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Hiking
• Mountaineering
• Nature Tours
• RainForest Tours
• Trekking

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

yes

• Minimum 18 years old
• High school Graduate
• High school or college Biology
• Minimum GPA: 2.50
• Completed at least one semester at college or graduated high school over a year ago

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Scholarships are Available

Applications for next summer are due May 1. Scholarship awards will be made May 15th.

Application Process Involves

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-3 days

Year Founded

1993