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SFS Peru: The Living Amazon

by: The School for Field Studies

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Experience the incredible biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon when you spend a semester in the rainforest studying conservation, development, and sustainability. Meet the residents, analyze environmental policies, and explore diverse ecosystems to learn about climate change, resource extraction, and other regional issues. Visit flooded forests on a multi-day riverboat expedition through a national...

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Program Highlights

Take a multi-day excursion to the village of Sucusari to learn about the livelihoods of the Maijuna people and explore the rainforest from one of the world’s longest canopy walkways.

Experience a riverboat expedition in Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area, home to species such as pink river dolphins, sloths, piranhas, primates, macaws, and giant river otters.

Visit a manatee rescue center, tropical fish exporter, and potato and butterfly farms to study a range of local agriculture and conservation organizations.

Study research topics including climate change, forest and soil ecology, sustainable aquaculture, natural resource management, forest recovery, and development in the Amazon.

Learn core skills including species identification and population monitoring, biodiversity surveys and transects, interviewing and mapping techniques, basic Spanish, and data collection.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Tarapoto, Peru
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Culture
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

1

Amazing interactive opportunity to learn about Peruvian culture and environment

February 15, 2019by: Samantha Slevens - United StatesProgram: SFS Peru: The Living Amazon
9

This program was awesome. As a zoology major, I was floored by the amazing wildlife around me. The food was amazing and the beds were comfortable. It was cool at night so we slept well and all of our health needs were taken care of immediately. Safety is the top priority for this program so sometimes rules felt a bit restrictive for experienced travellers but it was just to ensure no one got hurt. I made local friends but I did so on my own time, time I took advantage of when presented. We worked with the community's children, teaching them about environmental issues and we got a well-rounded understanding of the culture, history, language and environmental aspects of the Peruvian Amazon and Andes Mountains.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Tarapoto, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology
  • Biology

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Some Program Activity Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

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