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The School for Field Studies

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1980Year established

About The School for Field Studies

We are one of the nation's oldest and largest environmental study abroad program, combining hands-on environmental studies with scientific research to develop sustainable solutions to critical environmental problems. SFS students work with communities to discover practical ways to manage their natural resources. In the process, SFS students undergo a transformational experience that assists them i...

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Erin Emmons

Erin Emmons

Participated in 2013

Alumni

Erin Emmons is from Rockville Centre, NY, and is graduating from the College of the Holy Cross with a degree in Biology in May 2015. Her involvements ...

As a biology major, I was looking to participate in a study abroad program that would give me a hands-on field experience to study ecology and environmental studies. When I heard about the School for Field Studies, I knew I had found the type of program that would allow me the immersive living-and-learning experience that I was looking for. I was drawn to the Australian rainforest specifically after reading about the incredible biodiversity of the region.

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Wes Hauser

Wes Hauser

Participated in 2013

Alumni

Wes Hauser graduated from Wabash College with an academic background based in the biological sciences and environmental studies. He possesses diverse ...

During my time at Wabash College, I was always fascinated by the fertile boundaries between the natural sciences and environmental studies. When I discovered the Rainforest Studies program in Australia with SFS, I was excited to see how it emphasized this connection in its coursework and directed research experience. The prospect of becoming fully immersed in the ecological, botanical, and environmental subjects I had encountered in Wabash’s classrooms was extremely appealing.

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