The School for Field Studies / SFS
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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 Bhutan, 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/.
Study Abroad with The School for Field Studies / SFS
"I was able to learn a lot about myself though this experience and broaden my worldview while gaining a lot of knowledge that I can take to my majors. It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"Peru gave me the confidence to travel and live abroad, amazing friends, and applicable experience for my future as an ecologist. I never regretted for a second that I went."
A student University of Colorado - Boulder
"Costa Rica is beautiful, and I learned some neat stuff. Throughout the semester, I was extremely frustrated that I wasn't trusted to take care of my self. I feel like I missed out on a lot because I wasn't able to do anything on my own."
A S Kenyon College
"I learned about another culture and the biodiversity in other parts of the world. Due to being there, I was able to see hands on new kinds of plants and environmental interactions instead than read about them. I also got to know how Costa Rica has become a leader in environmentalism and how we may be able to bring that back to t..."
Ben K Lefkowitz Muhlenberg College
"I think that this program showed me a lot about the importance of the human side of conservation, and got me really excited about conservation strategies that actually consider the livelihoods and wellbeing of people. This is an issue that is certainly not as widely discussed in the US, and I think that coming to Tanzania and do..."
A student Brandeis University
"This experience has been life-changing, so I would certainly say it was worthwhile. I learned much about myself, in terms of self-reliance, self-compassion, and self-reflection. I learned about a new culture and way of life that is unlike anything I had experienced before. I learned how complex environmental problems are and how..."
Marta Rardin Muhlenberg College
"I gained a thorough understanding of local ecology, conservation efforts, and political and social movement in theory from my semester abroad. I think the only thing that could have been improved upon was the local cultural immersion through more opportunities to explore the city on our own, less curfew and campus building restr..."
Bailey J Nordin Columbia University
"I learned how to navigate foreign cities and that some people are really into plants."
Abby Hirshman Carleton College
"Yes, I improved my use of the spanish language ten-fold and I now have an extensive knowledge on some of the issues that the Amazon Rain Forest is faced with. I now use this information daily to educate children through my job as a wildlife educator and I hope I can teach the next generation that it is important to stop them. "
Samantha Delaware Valley University
"This program is so worthwhile. I learned so much about the Peruvian culture, ecology, political and social landscape, and got a wonderful experience that I will always carry with me."
Anna Gonzaga University
"I learned so much about environmental justice and how ecology is so tied in to people's well being."
Henry Hurt University of Richmond
"I gained a new way to look at things by being surrounded by people coming from different universities and countries, and I also gained skills I'll take to the field one day. This experience was extremely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"To name a few: * practices in navigating through multicultural environments * friendships * resilience * understanding the complexities of environmental problems in Cambodia through field research * field research techniques, data management and analysis * self-understanding * Khmer culture and ways of life Defi..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained an understanding of just how big the world is, and a sense for the different parts of biology I want to study later in life. It was worthwhile."
Emma Liddle Grinnell College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about Buddhism, GNH, environmental governance, Bhutanese culture, elevational zonation, mountain ecology, and political dimensions of the environment. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about environmental science, how living in another country is different from living in the US, and I gained new friends!"
Fiona Harrigian Wellesley College
"I gained research skills and became a better global citizen and more aware of my environmental impact. "
A student Wellesley College
"I got to experience an amazing country and solidify my choice to work in environmental education abroad. I believe that this experience was worthwhile because I grew as a person, experienced a new country, met a lot of new people, and learned about elephants. Although the field experience was not what I expected, I do think that..."
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned that it is important to advocate for yourself and your needs, especially in regards to your mental and physical health. It was worthwhile, but I would not do it again. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about local culture, ecology and land use, and myself. It was worthwhile."
Dylan Quinn Brandeis University
"I gained more confidence in my ability to interact with people from a different culture. I feel more comfortable having to navigate a language barrier and talking to strangers."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a group of friends who care about the same things as me and have experienced living in the amazing town of Bocas. "
Carly Winner University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I learned a lot about myself as a person because I didn't know anyone going there. I learned a lot about field research techniques in my field, which was very exciting. I gained a better perspective of what it's like to do the kind of work I want to do. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"SFS Tropical Rainforest Studies offered the unique opportunity to truly live in the rainforest! This is an incredibly intimate view of an ancient and endangered ecosystem which boasts incredible biodiversity and ecosystem services. As a participant in this program, I was not a visitor to the rainforest, but actually living insid..."
Guthrie Brandeis University
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