In Depth Conservation Experience in Patagonia Past Review
By Emma W (Environmental Science, Colby College) - abroad from 01/21/2015 to 04/15/2015 with
Round River Conservation Studies - Patagonia, Chile Program
The Round River Patagonia program gave me an in depth understanding of on the ground conservation work. Doing hands on field research for 2 different local conservation programs and interacting with the local people affected by the conservation efforts gave me a deep understanding of the pros and cons of conservation. Round River challenged many of my previous views of conservation and gave me the chance to grow as both a scientist and a conversationalist. The instructors were engaging, knowledgeable, passionate and the group size was perfect - enough people that there was diversity, but not so many people that you couldn't connect with each person. Finally, Round River also gave me the experience to explore and form a really in depth relationship with the stunning landscape of Patagonia.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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Although I learned a lot from Round River in the class room setting I learned the most from our hands on experience with conservation. Round River gave me a deeper appreciation of what it means to conserve a place and the challenges that will ensue. I deeply grateful for this for its knowledge you can't gain from a book or lecture. |
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Tents are the best form of housing! What a view... |
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The food is as good as it can be given the remoteness of the location |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
No much cultural integration, but only because much of the semester is spent in the field. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
All expenses were paid for. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | - |
