Summer Field Studies

Delve into Colombia’s rich imperial history, tumultuous recent past, and the evolving dynamics of its traditional extractive economy. Colombia is witnessing a transformative shift with the emergence of innovative tourism and tech start-ups.

Explore the differing habitats and management strategies associated with the wide variety of protected areas in Costa Rica, including national parks, national wildlife refuges, large and small private preserves, and biological corridors.

Travel into rural communities in which water projects are being implemented to reduce the incidence of water-related diseases. Learn to test water to make sure it is potable and how people are trying to solve the problem at the household level.

Investigate religious practices, both Pagan and Christian, through visits to archaeological sites, museums, and churches. Explore Etruscan tombs, Greek and Roman Temples, Underground Shrines to Mithras, and much more.

Learn how the Philippines are at the forefront of global citizenship and actively working on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Engage with locals throughout Manila and hear what global issues Filipinos are addressing and the innovations they have developed and how they are globally connected.

Live and work side by side with children, families, teachers, and villagers in rural Rwanda for two weeks on selected projects to include: community gardening, health, and nutrition initiatives, co-teaching in community schools, English teaching, and more.

Be a part of the international theatre scene at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Go on a day excursion to the Scottish Highlands and attend a variety of unique performances at The Fringe, while experiencing the culture and history of Edinburgh, Scotland, and its ties to the international theatre scene.

Experience the history of Vietnam, including the American involvement in the country, and how that history has shaped the culture and economy of the modern nation. View the ruins of the Champa empire, hike with Tay natives along the Laos border, explore the palaces of the Nguyen dynasty, and more.

Study North Atlantic marine life at the Darling Marine Centre in Maine. Investigate the ecology, diversity, biogeography, and oceanography of coastal marine ecosystems with particular emphasis on rocky shores, mudflats, estuaries, and salt marshes.

Experience the incredible biodiversity and stunning landscapes of “the Switzerland of the Americas.” Learn what it means to be a world leader in both environmental protection and sustainable development.

Study North Atlantic marine life at the Darling Marine Centre in Maine. Investigate the ecology, diversity, biogeography, and oceanography of coastal marine ecosystems with particular emphasis on rocky shores, mudflats, estuaries, and salt marshes.