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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 are just a few of the region’s hardy wildlife. Situated in the Ring of Fire,... read more
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I gained a sense of political and social dimensions of conservation in Chile as well as a real-world sense of geological concepts that we cover in Wellesley classes but don't get the chance to see A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how much you can learn outside of the classroom. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
YES, lots of local knowledge and ES information. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and a lot about Patagonia - it was worthwhile A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
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The fragile ecosystems of southern Chile are especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change – unpredictable storms, glacial melt, shifting temperatures, fires, and droughts. Our research in Patagonia examines ecology and geologic systems, the motivations and trade-offs of conservation decisions in the region, and species found nowhere else on the planet..
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Wild Patagonia: Fire and Ice (SEMESTER PROGRAM): Patagonia is a land of fire and ice. Here, massive glaciers and active volcanoes form a wild landscape unlike any other. Spend a semester amid soaring peaks, narrow fjords, and fields of ice as you study conservation and the impacts of climate change. The trails of Torres del Paine National Park will become your classroom for research and field work. The semester ends with an extensive research project in the field. -
The Patagonian Winter (SUMMER I PROGRAM): With June comes the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, a significant period of the year for both ecology and society. Join SFS Chile in the rugged landscape of Southern Patagonia, at 51 °S latitude, for a deeply interdisciplinary exploration of how ecology and society intertwine to usher in the new season. Travel to the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park to study how terrestrial and freshwater plants and animals have adapted to meet this yearly challenge in the land of glaciers. Celebrate the indigenous New Year on the night of the Winter Solstice and learn how lifeways adapt to the extreme southern environment. Take time to explore the various facets of winter at the southern end of the Americas.
Program Type(s):
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Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Natural Resources, Conservation
- Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Science
- Natural Resources Management
- Forestry
- Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management
- Area, Ethnic and Group Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Botany, Plant Biology
- Ecology, Evolution Biology
- Natural Sciences
- Global Studies
- Anthropology
- Geography
- Sociology
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All students are eligible to apply for these need-based awards. SFS will work with you and your home school to understand and meet your financial need.
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