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The Glacier Bay Semester in Civic & Environmental Leadership
Immerse yourself in the communities and wildlands of Southeast Alaska, home to tidewater glaciers, flower-strewn meadows, humpback whales, and brown bears. The Glacier Bay Semester is an opportunity for young people ages 18-24 to grow as leaders, community members, and citizens of the world. The program is built around three central pillars: academic work in the liberal arts and sciences, labo...
Immerse yourself in the communities and wildlands of Southeast Alaska, home to tidewater glaciers, flower-strewn meadows, humpback whales, and brown bears. The Glacier Bay Semester is an opportunity for young people ages 18-24 to grow as leaders, community members, and citizens of the world. The program is built around three central pillars: academic work in the liberal arts and sciences, labor performed in service of campus and community, and democratic self-governance. Close-knit community life and wilderness exploration round out the experience. Based at our twin campuses, students will explore a mossy old-growth forest, paddle through icy fjords, and climb the rugged alpine summits of Glacier Bay National Park and the Tongass National Forest. All students must be legally all...
Program Highlights
Explore Glacier Bay National Park – the heart of the Alaskan wilderness – by foot and kayak.
Learn the skills of Alaskan homestead life: fishing, gardening, construction, and more.
Live and learn with a diverse student community.
Study field ecology, environmental ethics, creative writing, and Tlingit culture and history.
Earn college credit; we meet 100% of your financial need!
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Quick Details
- Gustavus, United States
- Fall
- Summer
- Environmental Studies
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
- Philosophy
- Political Science & Politics
- American
Program Details
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Locations
- Gustavus, United States
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Environmental Studies
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
Availability
- After College
- Post High School
- During College
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Letters of Reference
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Immerse yourself in the communities and wildlands of Southeast Alaska, home to tidewater glaciers, flower-strewn meadows, humpback whales, and brown bears. The Glacier Bay Semester is an opportunity for young people ages 18-24 to grow as leaders, community members, and citizens of the world. The program is built around three central pillars: academic work in the liberal arts and sciences, labor performed in service of campus and community, and democratic self-governance. Close-knit community life and wilderness exploration round out the experience. Based at our twin campuses, students will explore a mossy old-growth forest, paddle through icy fjords, and climb the rugged alpine summits of Glacier Bay National Park and the Tongass National Forest. All students must be legally all...
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Ready to Learn More?
Immerse yourself in the communities and wildlands of Southeast Alaska, home to tidewater glaciers, flower-strewn meadows, humpback whales, and brown bears. The Glacier Bay Semester is an opportunity for young people ages 18-24 to grow as leaders, community members, and citizens of the world. The program is built around three central pillars: academic work in the liberal arts and sciences, labor performed in service of campus and community, and democratic self-governance. Close-knit community life and wilderness exploration round out the experience. Based at our twin campuses, students will explore a mossy old-growth forest, paddle through icy fjords, and climb the rugged alpine summits of Glacier Bay National Park and the Tongass National Forest. All students must be legally all...