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 Panama, Bhutan, Chile, and Peru.
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 learned a lot about biology, specifically biology in an environment very different from the ones that I am used to. I also feel I improved significantly in my research skills, planning a project, performing field work, writing papers, etc."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about life in rural regions and farming. I was able to experience life in a more disconnected way, allowing us to remove ourselves from our western perspective and typical experiences for a few months. We got much more comfortable adapting to any situation, and we knew to expect challenges and long days. I became..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned more about my career field and the different types of career paths in conservation. It was well worth it."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a new perspective on the environment and life in general."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained Spanish language skills, new physical abilities (this program includes lots of swimming!), and an amazing new group of friends. This program is absolutely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained knowledge about climate solutions being practiced internationally. Very worth it."
A student Brandeis University
"So worthwhile. I learned that I love hearing people's stories, love Cambodia, and the people there! I also learned how I am very adaptable, but need space from people. It is a LOT of time with the same group."
Camille N Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I did not go in with any real expectations, but I learned a lot about sustainable development which is something I had never really learned about before."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about the world and Bhutanese culture. I feel like it expanded my consciousness"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of personal growth and field experiences. It was hard but very beautiful to live in the rainforest for 3 months. Gained a very different academic experience than being in a classroom at middlebury. Very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about marine biology, and local culture. I really enjoyed the tight knit commitment, although it could be isolating at some points. "
Francesca B Middlebury College
"I made friends who were way different from me, learned how to work in groups with all kinds of people, developed field skills, learned to live without a lot of modern comforts (ex. dryer, dishwasher, wifi, heat/electricity), fell in love with being outdoors all day. One of the best experiences of my entire life. "
A student Middlebury College
"I got to live in a country that I otherwise wouldn't be able to"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned valuable research techniques, became scuba certified, and got real good at darts. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Saw Bhutans rich cultures and fell in love with the natural landscape of the area "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to conduct field research, even regarding grants and research in a foreign country. "
A student Wellesley College
"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
"YES, lots of local knowledge and ES information."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained lots of cultural competency, independent researching skills, ecology techniques, and advanced my knowledge of the Spanish language. It was worthwhile. "
Elena U Brandeis University
"This was absolutely a worthwhile experience. Staying in a bubble will not help you grow as a person or as a life-long learner. Experiencing and actively learning about different cultures is key to forming a wider worldview."
Lily M Brandeis University
"I learned how much you can learn outside of the classroom."
A student Brandeis University
"I have a lot of stories now with a lot of incredible people, in an incredible place, at an incredible time. Worthwhile absolutely."
Iain A Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I learned to live and work with challenging people and how to conduct research in the field. "
A student Wellesley College
"Beyond just new academics, this program was really a learning experience in a different lifestyle. It taught me flexibility, "pole-pole" or slow-living, the beauty of being present, a reduction in materialistic tendencies (which the world needs more of), and made community a greater priority in my life. I can't speak well enough..."
Georgiana D Wellesley College
"I got to experience how climate change, specifically drought, has transformed the landscape around the Amboseli ecosystem. People and wildlife alike have been extremely impacted, and it makes me think even more about how companies continue to pollute, quite literally threatening the lives of communities. "
Suzanna S Wellesley College
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