FEATURES
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A
four-week study abroad research component in the Peruvian Amazon.
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An
academic and experiential/practical learning experience.
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A
challenging program that enables you to grow academically, professionally,
and personally.
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A
core of dedicated faculty with many years of international experience
in a wide range of fields.
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An
interactive learning community where both students and faculty contribute
their ideas and enthusiasm to create an synergism that fosters creativity
and an excitement for learning that can't be found in the typical
classroom.
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Small
class sizes of 15-21 students on semester programs, with a high
faculty-student ratio.
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Anything
but your typical classroom!
COURSE DESIGN
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Thorough
pre-travel orientations, including health and safety information
and tools for cross-cultural understanding.
- An
interdisciplinary curriculum that develops a profound understanding
of real-world issues.
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Individualized
approach to learning whereby students design and implement their
own research projects.
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Incorporation
of a service learning project in the Amazon.
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Field
visits and educational excursions to sites of historic, cultural
or ecological importance.
- Regular
student-faculty meetings and mentoring to allow students to measure
academic achievement and progress on individual research projects
throughout the program
ACADEMIC
OUTCOMES
After
participating in the Amazon Program, students will have experience in:
- Dialoguing
with local and international experts on a wide range of topics
- Asking and
reflecting on the "big" questions
- Studying, understanding
and integrating the information in scholarly articles
- Writing introspective
essays and scholarly research papers
- Confidently
pursuing independent study projects
- Participating
in, and understanding the life of another country or culture
- Developing
an in-depth understanding of local issues and their global context
- Practicing
effective and sustainable action
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