Description

The School for Field Studies pilot semester program Tropical Island Biodiversity and Conservation Studies in Bocas del Toro, Panama, provides students with an exciting opportunity to conduct research and explore the rural Caribbean and the isthmus of Panama.

Highlights

Panama is the great connector between two continents - a corridor that links the natural riches of Central America to South America. Few places on Earth can claim the density of species and ecosystem richness that this isthmus can. Among its reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, estuaries, and rivers, this region boasts a variety of reef/game fish, turtles, and dolphins, as well as more novel species such as manatee, monkeys, and caiman. Our classroom in Panama is the archipelago of Bocas Del Toro, a place where forest and shore come together and present almost limitless opportunities to study the ecology and conservation of both the marine and terrestrial realms. It is the dynamic interface between forested islands and life-filled waters that will drive our learning of fragile habitats, natural resource use, and indigenous ways of life based on deep relationships with the environment.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Cost includes tuition, room, and board

Experience Required

yes

One college-level ecology, biology, or environmental studies course and one college level Spanish course (or excellent achievement in at least three years in high school Spanish); 18 years of age

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 4-6

Scholarships are Available

SFS scholarships; 0% and low interest loans

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

a few weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

The School for Field Studies's Mission Statement

SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.

Year Founded

1980