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Two of Education Abroad’s faculty-led Global Seminars are going virtual this summer! and .
Wait. What? Study abroad at home? We know “virtual” and“study abroad” aren’t 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 |3 credits
ֲý on the will have the opportunity tolearn about East African cultures, try their hand at the Swahili language andconnect 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 andanimals they’re 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’re looking to pursue international development, environmental conservation work, medicine, law, education or the corporate world.
Learn more at the on Wednesday, Jan. 27,at 3:30 p.m. You can hear more from directorLaura DeLuca, known to students as Mwalimu (Swahili for teacher), and Twiga (her emotional support giraffe) at . Or, check out the A&S Magazine article“Tanzania or bust, with the help of Zoom.”
Don’t forget to join Education Abroad at the on Jan. 26to learn details about these virtual options and many more!
Conservation Biology & Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
EBIO/ENVS 4340 | 4 credits in 2.5weeks
ֲý on the will interact with some of the world’s most accomplished conservation biologists. ֲý 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 world’s most endangered ecosystems. You’ll have plenty of one-on-one time with instructors to guide you through activities andassignments. 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’t your thing, you can start your international career this summer with a virtual internship.Work remotely from the local coffee shop, your couchor home office, andnetwork with colleagues all around the world.Participate in a full-time (25–35 hours per week) andearn 5–6 credits towardyour degree; or intern for 10–15 hours per week andearn 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!Embrace the virtual experience now for your résuméandgo abroad to meet your new colleagues later on in the future. Deadline to apply is Feb. 1, so !