Round River Conservation Studies
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Round River Conservation Studies is a program provider offering 6 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Research abroad programs in 6 countries such as United States, Belize, Chile, and Canada.
Round River Conservation Studies is a non-profit organization that offers students unique, field-based study abroad programs in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. These programs vary from 6 week summer programs to full semester programs. Round River's courses are accredited through Westminster College, and students can earn up to 15 semester credits on our program.
The following aspects characterize a Round River program:
Small group size (5-10 students)
Field-based (students are camping for much or all of the semester)
Hands-on, interactive learning
Research (students conduct fieldwork and gain valuable research skills)
Cultural exchange (students often work alongside local people, and/or have opportunities to interact with the local community)
Round River is dedicated to conservation strategies that preserve and restore wild places; to that end, we strive to develop and support traditions that sustain wildness. These efforts are anchored in the principles of conservation biology, supported by field research and community planning.We take our name from Aldo Leopold’s essay Round River, along with the idea that ecological study enriches one’s personal land ethic.
Our programs bring students to remote places to conduct real research and contribute to real, local conservation efforts. These experiences enhance a student's sense of place, and allow students to work alongside Round River's conservation staff as well as our local community partners. This often involves a good dose of adventure, cultural exchange, and personal growth.
Study Abroad with Round River Conservation Studies
"Academically, I gained skills in field research, critical thinking, and essay writing (we also mostly wrote our essays by hand, which was a challenge). Personally, my confidence grew an incredible amount. I felt respected and supported by my group. I also am incredibly thankful for the friendships we made. These were the..."
Alice H Colby College
"It was worthwhile, I learned about myself, the local culture, and hands on conservation."
A student Weber State University
"It was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile. I learned so much about conservation biology, it's practical application, working with local and traditional communities, field work, human's relationship with nature- the list goes on. I also learned tons about myself and what I want to do in the future with respect to those topics. Beyond all of t..."
Drew H Carleton College
"There is so much that I learned and gained from this experience that isn't quantitative. I cannot tell you, however, just how worthwhile this trip was. My leaders were thoughtful and full of knowledge. They pushed us to better understand the natural world around us as well as the new culture that we were living in. I discovered ..."
Holly B Carleton College
"I not only learned many con bio topics and methods but also how field work is done and got to meet many amazing individuals."
kasey.arts Northland College
"Learned how to relax and enjoy a beautiful natural setting. Learned about rural land use practices and issues. Learned about the difficulties of conservation in locations that people have cultural and economic ties to the environment being preserved. Very worthwhile experience."
Bolton H Macalester College
"The place and the people made it worthwhile. I learned about Patagonia, gaucho lifestyle, global eco-politics, natural history of the area, flexibility, and a bit of Spanish."
Nicp;e G University of Oregon
"My goals were to learn more about and become a competent field researcher, learn about the ecology of Patagonia, become a more flexible person and better at group living, relish in living in the outdoors for a semester, be outside always, and question what I thought I already knew about management and conservation. Round River n..."
A student Colby College
"It was a great experience to expose us to camping, the megafauna and what real conservation research is like."
A student University of Vermont
"I learned a lot about what it is like to be a wildlife researcher and in the field. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Utah State University
"I learned more flexibility is a good thing and that the unexpected is often the best thing that can happen. I gained valuable field experience and "
A student University of Vermont
"100% worthwhile. I gained passion for and strong knowledge of local natural history and general ecological concepts. I also gained conservation biology research skills, and strong connection with the Taku"
Anna W Dartmouth College
"It was one to the most incredible experiences I have every had, and I would definitely do it all over again."
Becky F Colby College
"I gained a lot of research experience in my field (biology), and also started to learn perspectives on land use management. "
A student Carleton College
"Perspective on America. Perspective on conservation abroad. "
Benjamin D University of Vermont
"Definitely worthwhile."
A student Carleton College
"Flexibility! how to live with a group! knowledge of wildlife/conservation! "
A student Middlebury College
