Living Routes - Study Abroad in Sustainable Communities

Brazil: Rural Areas

Study abroad in South America and investigate new ways of creating sustainable human habitats at Ecocentro IPEC- a grassroots ecological institute in tropical central Brazil. Learn permaculture principles and create your own unique ecological design ...

Costa Rica: Monteverde

Be Part of the Solution! Explore the impact of global trends and policies on sustainable development, and environmental and social justice. Study the interrelated issues of environmental, economic and community sustainability in Monteverde, Costa Ric...

India: Auroville

Study abroad in Auroville, an international community along the tropical coast of southern India dedicated to promoting human unity. Participate in an academic program that fosters collaborative inquiry, critical thinking, and dialogue while explorin...

India: Auroville

Leave behind the Western, competitive and consumerist lifestyle and learn what it is like to live well, more lightly and more sustainably at Sadhana Forest. Dedicated to veganism, appropriate technologies and simple living, the community works to reg...

Israel: Kibbutz Lotan

Explore the connections between new forms of ecological identity and stewardship, social justice and community in Israel. Work alongside Palestinian-Arab, Bedouin and Jewish Israelis who are striving for a just and lasting peace. Gain hands-on experi...

Peru: Rural Areas

Journey to Peru's Andean Amazon to learn firsthand from local communities living lightly with their local environment. Experience indigenous Quechua principles of cultural autonomy and respect of ancient practices - that talk back to global systems o...

Scotland: Inverness, Findhorn

Examine the skills, understanding and practices that are vital to community living at Findhorn - one of the best places to study abroad for sustainability studies and holistic education in the U.K. Findhorn, located on the scenic north coast of Scotl...

United States: Shutesbury

Learn how to create sustainable, productive, and beautiful human environments using natural ecosystems as models. Permaculture is an evolving and expanding design system for ecological living, integrating plants, animals, buildings, people, and commu...