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Two of Education Abroad鈥檚 faculty-led Global Seminars are going virtual this summer! and .

Wait. What? Study abroad at home? We know 鈥渧irtual鈥� and听鈥渟tudy abroad鈥� aren鈥檛 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 |听3 credits听
乐播传媒 on the will have the opportunity to听learn about East African cultures, try their hand at the Swahili language and听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听animals they鈥檙e 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 they鈥檙e looking to pursue international development, environmental conservation work, medicine, law, education or the corporate world.

Learn more at the on Wednesday, Jan. 27,听at 3:30 p.m. You can hear more from director听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听鈥�Tanzania or bust, with the help of Zoom.鈥�

Conservation Biology & Practice in Brazil鈥檚 Atlantic Forest

EBIO/ENVS 4340 | 4 credits in 2.5听weeks听
乐播传媒 on the will interact with some of the world鈥檚 most accomplished conservation biologists. 乐播传媒 in this course will explore questions such as: What is it about a species鈥� 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 world鈥檚 most endangered ecosystems. You鈥檒l have plenty of one-on-one time with instructors to guide you through activities and听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 isn鈥檛 your thing, you can start your international career this summer with a virtual internship.听Work remotely from the local coffee shop, your couch听or home office, and听network with colleagues all around the world.听Participate in a full-time (25鈥�35 hours per week) and听earn 5鈥�6 credits toward听your degree; or intern for 10鈥�15 hours per week and听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!听Embrace the virtual experience now for your r茅sum茅听and听go abroad to meet your new colleagues later on in the future. Deadline to apply is Feb. 1, so !