SEA Semester: Programs at Sea - Climate & Society
- Location(s): Programs at Sea, Multi-Region: Auckland, New Zealand: Massachusetts, United States
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Research
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Examine the intersection of climate change with human society… Explore the social and cultural impacts of climate change while engaging with stakeholders, community leaders, and policymakers addressing these issues at the local and global levels. ... read more
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I got to dive into environmental communication (the field I want to pursue after college); SEA's leadership education is spectacular; and I learned how to sail. Nothing compares to climbing out on the bow while we're crashing up and down on eight-foot waves. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile. Gained knowledge about sailing, the ocean, and how to do lots of scientific procedures for research A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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Examine the intersection of climate change with human society… Explore the social and cultural impacts of climate change while engaging with stakeholders, community leaders, and policymakers addressing these issues at the local and global levels. Spend ample research time on shore in New Zealand on either end of a tall ship sailing voyage throughout its waters.
Program Highlights
• Examine climate science, policy, and literature in their human social contexts
• Interact with leading researchers and writers in New England and New Zealand
• Explore cities, islands, coastal regions, and glaciers affected by climate change
• Acquire valuable communication skills and participate in digital storytelling
Who Should Apply?
This semester at sea program is designed for non-science majors who are interested in addressing climate change. It allows students with a limited background in the sciences to explore climate-related issues. Open to all majors.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadResearch
Program Length(s):
- Fall
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Science
- Earth Science
- Geography
Minimum GPA:
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