Wildlands Studies
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Wildlands Studies is a program provider offering 12 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Gap Year, and Research abroad programs in 11 countries such as Iceland, United States, Nepal, and French Polynesia.
Wildlands Studies field programs provide students with the rare opportunity to work side by side with educators and field researchers in some of the world’s most remarkable and dynamic ecosystems, studying wildlife habitat, conservation initiatives, environmental impact assessment, environmental policy, geologic and climatic factors that affect various habitats, and the relationship between culture and environment. Learning through direct experience and immersion, program teams consist of 8-16 undergraduates working with a lead instructor who provides onsite instruction and directs all field study activities. Each program grants 5-15 units of upper-division credit that easily transfers to the student’s home institution. Wildlands Studies students leave our programs well-versed in field research methods, data acquisition and connected to a global network of scientists and researchers. They set themselves apart when applying for internships, professional employment, or graduate school by citing the knowledge and experience cultivated during the program.
Study Abroad with Wildlands Studies
"I definitely increased my confidence with backcountry field skills. I feel very confident walking into future interviews that I have the necessary mindset to spend long hours in the field collecting data and navigating remote locations. This experience was definitely worth it."
Sami W University of Washington
"I gained a deep appreciation for how all the scientific branches work together. And I also learned that it's important to develop social skills as well, because it's not just about the science, but also teaching others about what you learn. "
A student Northern Arizona University
"Lots. Yes. "
A student Western Washington University
"It was worthwhile. I got the credits i needed to graduate while learning about coral reefs in a hands on way."
A student Western Washington University
"I gained invaluable experience living in another country and adjusting to other customs and lifestyles. I tried new foods, new toilets, new places, new languages, etc. It was absolutely a worthwhile experience and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a similar experience."
A student Western Washington University
"I learned about an ecosystem that is very different from my own. 100% worthwhile. "
rachbellamy Western Washington University
"Yes! I learned that there is so so so much to learn about this world of ours, culturally, ecologically, historically, geologically etc."
A student Western Washington University
"This program was a great way to integrate all of the environmental education I have had so far in my student career in a place with both beautiful and unique ecological systems."
Zachary W Western Washington University
"I learned so much about ecology in a totally different climate and with the best group I could have possibly asked for."
Heidi R Western Washington University
