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The School for Field Studies / SFS

https://fieldstudies.org/

The School for Field Studies / SFS is a program provider offering 10 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Research abroad programs in 12 countries such as Peru, Tanzania, Panama, and Chile.

The School for Field Studies (SFS) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest environmental study abroad programs, combining hands-on interdisciplinary 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 in advancing their careers as skilled professionals and globally-aware citizens.

For more information, visit our website at https://fieldstudies.org/.

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October 14, 2024
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Bhutan - Bhutan - Himalayan Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Bhutan - Bhutan - Himalayan Studies

Our programs in Bhutan take place in the country’s mountains, valleys, rivers, forests, protected areas, and cultural sites. Courses and fieldwork focus on key environment...

4.7

9 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Panama - Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Panama - Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies

Covered in lush rainforests, hundreds of mangrove islands, and coral reefs teeming with diverse marine life, the Bocas del Toro Archipelago serves as a living laboratory f...

4.7

10 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Australia – Rainforest studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Australia – Rainforest studies

This is not the Australia you know. Towering strangler fig trees and rare species like the southern cassowary and mahogany glider can be found in these ancient rainforests...

4.4

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Tanzania - Wildlife Management Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Tanzania - Wildlife Management Studies

Few places in the world are more iconic than the African savanna. In Tanzania, baobabs and acacia trees dot the horizon, while wildebeest stampede through the Serengeti on...

4.7

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Chile – Climate Studies in Patagonia
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Chile – Climate Studies in Patagonia

In Chilean Patagonia, towering pinnacles clash with rivers of ice, and life persists in the face of challenging seasonal extremes. Penguins, foxes, sea lions, and guanaco ...

4.4

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Turks and Caicos Islands - Marine Resource Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Turks and Caicos Islands - Marine Resource Studies

The Turks and Caicos Islands are home to vibrant coral reefs, dramatic sea walls, a deep ocean trench, mangrove forests, and extensive seagrass beds, which together sustai...

4.4

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Kenya – Endangered Species Conservation
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Kenya – Endangered Species Conservation

Our programs in Kenya take place in world-famous national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas, and Maasai communities. Courses and fieldwork focus on endangere...

4.4

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Costa Rica – Ecological Resilience Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Costa Rica – Ecological Resilience Studies

The rugged rainforests and sandy beaches of Costa Rica are brimming with life – from sloths and frogs to brightly colored toucans and hummingbirds. Costa Rica hosts an ast...

4.5

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Cambodia – Environmental Justice and Mekong Ecologies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Cambodia – Environmental Justice and Mekong Ecologies

In Cambodia, remnants of 12th-century temples share the landscape with wild forests, Buddhist monasteries, and small villages. Diverse ecosystems, from the mighty Mekong R...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Peru – Amazon Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Peru – Amazon Studies

In the heart of the Amazon, dense green foliage blankets the horizon as far as the eye can see. For millennia, its rich natural resources have supported human communities ...

4.5

8 reviews