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Field Studies

In Ethical Leadership

We give students in grades 8-12 the opportunity to learn about the principle of ethical leadership from inspiring nonprofit leaders. Students discover the complexity of global challenges by working and learning alongside our trusted partners while immersed in the communities they serve.

THE RELATIONSHIPS ARE MEANINGFUL. THE LEARNING IS AUTHENTIC. THE EXPERIENCE IS TRANSFORMATIVE.

Costa Rica:Conservation

Alongside our partners, Rancho Quemado and Reserva Cloudbridge, you will learn about conservation, reforestation, climate change, and sustainable tourism while exploring two unique locations: the tropical rainforest of the Osa Peninsula and the cloud forest of the Talamanca mountains. Note: This program has two sessions to choose from (Costa Rica I or Costa Rica II). The only difference is the dates. 
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Spanish Immersion
Dates
I. June 14-June 27, 2024
II. July 13-July 26, 2024
Tuition
$5499
Availability
I. Available
II. Available

Costa Rica:Sea Turtles

Alongside our partner, Turtle Trax, you will learn about sea turtle conservation and coastal ecosystems while gaining hands-on research experience in the remote southern Nicoya Península. Note: This program has two sessions to choose from (Costa Rica I or Costa Rica II). The only difference is the dates. 

Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Spanish Immersion
Dates
I. July 12-25, 2024
II. July 20-August 2, 2024
Tuition
$5499
Availability
Session I: Available
Session II: Available

Dartmouth

Alongside our partner, Round The Bend Farm, you will learn about food systems, climate change, and sustainable living while living and working on a 115 Acre working farm in Massachusetts.  
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Education,
  • Environment,
  • Food Security,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 24-June 30, 2024
Tuition
$2599
Availability
Available

Kenya

Alongside our partner, International Peace Initiatives, you will learn about sustainable development, peacebuilding, community empowerment, and systems thinking.
Course Type
  • Education,
  • Food Security,
  • Gender Equality,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 14-June 30, 2024
Tuition
$6199
Availability
Available

Nepal

Alongside our partner, The Small World, you will learn about sustainable development, rural education, and women’s empowerment.
Course Type
  • Education,
  • Gender Equality,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 14-June 30, 2024
Tuition
$6099
Availability
Available

New Orleans

Alongside our partner, Common Ground Relief, you will learn about coastal land loss and climate change while supporting coastal restoration by planting trees and/or marsh grasses.
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 15-June 22, 2024
Tuition
$2399
Availability
Available

Panama

Alongside our partner, Give and Surf, you will learn about ecotourism, sustainable community development, and education in rural communities.
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Education,
  • Environment,
  • Spanish Immersion
Dates
I. June 16-June 27, 2024
II. July 14-July 25, 2024
Tuition
$5199
Availability
Session I. Available
Session II. Available

Peru: Andes

Alongside our partner, the Llama Pack Project, you will learn about indigenous peoples, sustainable tourism, and conservation while trekking with llamas through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Education,
  • Environment,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 20-July 3, 2024
Tuition
$5199
Availability
Available

Puerto Rico

Alongside our partner, Carite 3.0, you will learn about environmental leadership, food sovereignty, conservation, and regenerative farming practices while living and working on an educational farm.
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Food Security,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 15-June 22, 2024
Tuition
$3199
Availability
Available

San Diego/Tijuana

Alongside our partner, Madres y Familias Deportadas en Acción, you will learn about the history of the U.S.-Mexico Border while exploring the issues of globalization, migration, and human rights across borders.
Course Type
  • Immigration
Dates
July 13-July 19, 2024
Tuition
$2799
Availability
Available
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