November 5, 2026

Study Abroad Programs: Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the complex interactions between humans and the natural environment. It encompasses a range of subjects, including ecology, biology, geology, chemistry, sociology, and economics. Students of Environmental Studies can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the environmental challenges facing our planet and develop the skills to address these challenges.

Study abroad programs in Environmental Studies provide students with the opportunity to explore these issues in a global context. Programs may focus on a specific region or theme, such as sustainability, conservation, or climate change. Students can engage in hands-on research and fieldwork, working alongside experts in the field to gain practical experience. Additionally, study abroad programs in Environmental Studies often provide opportunities for cultural immersion, allowing students to learn from local communities and gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment. Reviews from previous program participants can help future students choose the right program to meet their academic and personal goals.

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Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad - Middlebury in Florianópolis
Middlebury Schools Abroad - Middlebury in Florianópolis

Designed for students with advanced Portuguese language proficiency, the Middlebury School in Brazil provi...

4.3

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Galápagos Islands Direct Enrollment - GAIAS
IES Abroad: Galápagos Islands Direct Enrollment - GAIAS

There’s a reason why many of the world’s most famous scientists have visited the Galápagos Islands—now it’s your turn to discover one of the world’s most beautiful and bio...

4.2

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Samoa - Social and Environmental Change in Oceania
SIT Study Abroad: Samoa - Social and Environmental Change in Oceania

Discover the social, economic, and political impacts of globalization, westernization, and climate change in Oceania. From your base in Apia, Samoa’s capital, study social...

4.0

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture
CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

Known for its hospitality and the family-like way it welcomes visitors, the western tip of Europe is the perfect place to launch your study abroad experience! Suppose you ...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Iceland - Renewable Energy, Technology & Resource Economics (Summer 2)
SIT Study Abroad: Iceland - Renewable Energy, Technology & Resource Economics (Summer 2)

With untapped reserves of geothermal and hydroelectric power, Iceland is the perfect place to study renewable energy and sustainability. You will gain hands-on experience ...

4.7

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for American College of Greece: Athens - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
American College of Greece: Athens - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Located in Athens, DEREE The American College of Greece was founded in Smyrna, Asia Minor in 1875 and is Europe’s oldest and largest, comprehensive, U.S.-accredited academ...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Monteverde - Tropical Ecology and Conservation
CIEE: Monteverde - Tropical Ecology and Conservation

Your Tropical Ecology + Conservation program in Monteverde lasts a full semester and features key components including: Three CIEE biology/ecology courses, one Spanish lan...

4.7

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Potsdam
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Potsdam

the Middlebury School in Germany offers students a fully immersive academic and cultural experience at one of three distinct program sites. In Potsdam, students study and ...

4.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Pachaysana Institute: Ecuador - Rehearsing Change
Pachaysana Institute: Ecuador - Rehearsing Change

A semester-long, community-based study abroad program in Ecuador (with community partners located in Quito, the rural Andes mountains and the Amazon Rainforest). Like no ...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health
CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health

With one of Africa’s most vital healthcare systems, Botswana is an ideal place to explore regional, social, and scientific health issues. Gain hands-on experience and furt...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Sea Education Association: Programs at Sea - Climate & Society
Sea Education Association: Programs at Sea - Climate & Society

Finding solutions to the problems brought about by climate change requires going beyond scientific data. We must also consider the possibilities found within social and po...

3.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Tanzania - Zanzibar Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management
SIT Study Abroad: Tanzania - Zanzibar Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management

Study coastal and marine ecology, biodiversity, and natural resource management in Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. From your base in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Si...

5.0

1 review