MSID—Sustainability in Thailand
Program Overview
Study sustainability practices, resource management, and the effects of climate change in the stunning landscape around Chiang Mai, Thailand. Spend your days and nights surrounded by forests and fields, elephants, and agricultural landscapes, and learn alongside the local communities working to preserve Thailand's natural landscape.
This study abroad program is open to university students in thei...
Study sustainability practices, resource management, and the effects of climate change in the stunning landscape around Chiang Mai, Thailand. Spend your days and nights surrounded by forests and fields, elephants, and agricultural landscapes, and learn alongside the local communities working to preserve Thailand's natural landscape.
This study abroad program is open to university students in their sophomore, junior, or senior levels.
Thailand has a vast geographical landscape, with water on three sides and mountains and plains scattered throughout. These geographical differences lead to periods of extreme weather, which creates unique sustainability challenges for the country. In the northern city of Chiang Mai, you will study and observe sustainable development practices and the effects...
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- Fall
- Spring
- Asian Studies
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Earth Sciences
- American
Updated Dec 12, 2025
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Locations
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Asian Studies
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- American
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-35
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