Antarctica: Human Impacts on a Fragile Environment
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Antarctica is a wondrous place, the “coldest, windiest, driest, highest, quietest, most remote, and least understood continent on earth.” It has been an object of human speculation for millennia and a prize for explorers, sealers and whalers, scientists, and geostrategists for over two hundred years. Examine this unique corner of the world and get a broad overview of its human and natural history....
Antarctica is a wondrous place, the “coldest, windiest, driest, highest, quietest, most remote, and least understood continent on earth.” It has been an object of human speculation for millennia and a prize for explorers, sealers and whalers, scientists, and geostrategists for over two hundred years. Examine this unique corner of the world and get a broad overview of its human and natural history. Special attention is given to Antarctica’s physical and ecological systems, human activity, sustainable tourism, and international collaborations.
Attend weekly preparatory lectures online with Antarctic experts from around the globe during the fall semester and work on assignments, including a research essay focusing on a topic related to an area of your interest. Spend the winter break partici...
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- Winter
- American
- Canadian
Updated Nov 11, 2025
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Locations
- Argentina
- Rural Areas, Antarctica
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
- Terms Available
- Winter
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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