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SFS Peru: The Living Amazon
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...
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 reserve and travel to the highlands of the Andes, where you’ll explore cloud forests and see the historic Incan capital of Cusco, the hub for visitors to Machu Picchu. SFS students will live and study at the Center for Amazon Studies, which lies halfway between the remote city of Iquitos and the port city of Nauta, nestled in the Amazon. The sounds of the forest permeate our campus, from student...
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
- Tarapoto, Peru
- Fall
- Spring
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
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- All Nationalities
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Amazing interactive opportunity to learn about Peruvian culture and environment
February 15, 2019by: Samantha Slevens - United StatesProgram: SFS Peru: The Living AmazonThis 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.
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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
Cost per week
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
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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