Earth Expeditions in Thailand: Buddhism & Conservation
Program Overview
Travel to Thailand to investigate this country's astonishing Old World rainforests and diverse cultural environments. This course will address topics in ecology while exploring the emerging models of conservation and education. Possible research projects include Buddhism and the environment, indigenous ecological knowledge, spiritual connections to nature, and community forests. Discover the power of inquiry to generate knowledge and inspire conservation. All students can investigate the local ecosystem, ask questions, collect data, and present conclusions.
Before and following the field experience in Thailand, students will complete coursework via Dragonfly Workshops' Web-Based Learning Community as they apply these experiences to their home institutions.
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- Fall
- Summer
- Asian Studies
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Science
- Sustainable Development
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Sep 16, 2026
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Locations
- Online
- Bangkok, Thailand
Fields & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Biology
- Ecology
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Sustainable Development
- Conservation & Preservation
- Natural Sciences
- Science
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Other
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
- Essay
Age Requirement
18+
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