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SFS Bhutan: Himalayan Environment and Society in Transition
Deep in the Himalayas, where few foreigners ever step foot, lies Bhutan—a country of vibrant culture, Buddhist philosophy, and diverse ecosystems. Trek through remote villages and high mountain passes to study environmental issues firsthand and learn what the people are doing to maintain biodiversity and traditional rural lifestyles in transition. Hone your field research skills as you design and ...
Deep in the Himalayas, where few foreigners ever step foot, lies Bhutan—a country of vibrant culture, Buddhist philosophy, and diverse ecosystems. Trek through remote villages and high mountain passes to study environmental issues firsthand and learn what the people are doing to maintain biodiversity and traditional rural lifestyles in transition. Hone your field research skills as you design and carry out an extensive research project and conservation and development issues in the country. SFS students will live and study at the Center for Himalayan Environment and Development Studies. The Center is at one end of the stunning Paro Valley, at the base of a towering ridgeline dotted with Buddhist monasteries. The campus is a small cluster of buildings designed in traditional Bhutanese arch...
Program Highlights
Embark on a multi-day cultural trek to experience the natural beauty of Bhutan’s countryside and the traditional lifestyles of its people.
Visit monasteries, such as the famed Tiger’s Nest, and take part in unforgettable tsechus (festivals) to learn more about Buddhism and Bhutanese culture.
Explore Bhutan’s diverse range of biomes through trips to Himalayan ridges, the subtropical Punakha and Chukha Valleys, and the alpine meadows of Phobjikha.
Study research topics including mountain ecology and conservation, climate change, Gross National Happiness, forest management, river ecosystems, agriculture, and urban migration.
Learn core skills including GIS and mapping, species identification, camera trapping and mist-netting, biodiversity surveys, research design and implementation, and data collection and analysis.
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- Paro, Bhutan
- Fall
- Spring
- Animal Science
- Asian Studies
- Biology See more
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Locations
- Paro, Bhutan
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Asian Studies
- Biology
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- Fall
- Spring
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
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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