Education Abroad offering virtual programs this summer
Two of Education Abroads faculty-led Global Seminars are going virtual this summer! and .
Wait. What? Study abroad at home? We know virtual and泭study abroad arent an obvious combination, but it has some surprising advantages. Virtual programs allow for more accessibility, are less expensive and still offer an amazing cultural opportunity and global foundation for your degree.
Beyond the Serengeti: An examination of Conservation & Indigenous Peoples in Tanzania
ANTH 4020 |泭3 credits泭
Students on the will have the opportunity to泭learn about East African cultures, try their hand at the Swahili language and泭connect with amazing people on the African continent. Guest lecturers include top experts in their field, from safari guides to indigenous leaders, many of whom are on the ground to show students the location and泭animals theyre learning about (including on a live game safari).
While you may not be spending the summer wandering the winding streets of Arusha, you can still gain meaningful cultural experiences at a fraction of the onsite program cost. This is a great option for any student looking to dip their toes into an international experience and stand out to future employers, whether theyre looking to pursue international development, environmental conservation work, medicine, law, education or the corporate world.
Learn more at the on Wednesday, Jan. 27,泭at 3:30 p.m. You can hear more from director泭Laura DeLuca, known to students as Mwalimu (Swahili for teacher), and Twiga (her emotional support giraffe) at . Or, check out the A&S Magazine article泭Tanzania or bust, with the help of Zoom.
Dont forget to join Education Abroad at the 泭on Jan. 26泭to learn details about these virtual options and many more!
Conservation Biology & Practice in Brazils Atlantic Forest
EBIO/ENVS 4340 | 4 credits in 2.5泭weeks泭
Students on the will interact with some of the worlds most accomplished conservation biologists. Students in this course will explore questions such as: What is it about a species biology that makes it vulnerable to anthropogenic stressors? How do we develop a species conservation plan that is in line with socioeconomic development for local communities, which are otherwise in conflict with conservation goals?
This program offers opportunities to learn how conservation action is accomplished in one of the worlds most endangered ecosystems. Youll have plenty of one-on-one time with instructors to guide you through activities and泭assignments. Plus, be a part of several fun cultural activities, such as meetups with local Brazil students and a cooking class from a Brazilian kitchen!
Learn more at the on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 3:30 p.m.
Virtual internships
If faculty-led isnt your thing, you can start your international career this summer with a virtual internship.泭Work remotely from the local coffee shop, your couch泭or home office, and泭network with colleagues all around the world.泭Participate in a full-time (2535 hours per week) and泭earn 56 credits toward泭your degree; or intern for 1015 hours per week and泭earn 3 credits on an .
It could be possible to join in on a happy hour in Dublin then experience a live tour of the Eiffel Tower in the same day!泭Embrace the virtual experience now for your r矇sum矇泭and泭go abroad to meet your new colleagues later on in the future. Deadline to apply is Feb. 1, so !
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