Round River Conservation Studies
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Round River Conservation Studies is a program provider offering 6 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Research abroad programs in 6 countries such as Chile, Belize, United States, and Canada.
Round River Conservation Studies is a non-profit organization that offers students unique, field-based study abroad programs in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. These programs vary from 6 week summer programs to full semester programs. Round River's courses are accredited through Westminster College, and students can earn up to 15 semester credits on our program.
The following aspects characterize a Round River program:
Small group size (5-10 students)
Field-based (students are camping for much or all of the semester)
Hands-on, interactive learning
Research (students conduct fieldwork and gain valuable research skills)
Cultural exchange (students often work alongside local people, and/or have opportunities to interact with the local community)
Round River is dedicated to conservation strategies that preserve and restore wild places; to that end, we strive to develop and support traditions that sustain wildness. These efforts are anchored in the principles of conservation biology, supported by field research and community planning.We take our name from Aldo Leopold’s essay Round River, along with the idea that ecological study enriches one’s personal land ethic.
Our programs bring students to remote places to conduct real research and contribute to real, local conservation efforts. These experiences enhance a student's sense of place, and allow students to work alongside Round River's conservation staff as well as our local community partners. This often involves a good dose of adventure, cultural exchange, and personal growth.
Study Abroad with Round River Conservation Studies
"I learned so much about conservation and about my passion for wildlife and nature. It was incredibly worthwhile to spend this time in the bush understanding natural systems and how humans interact and depend on the environment."
Emma R Colby College
"My time in Chile was incredible. Not only did I learn a lot about the science and practice of conservation, but I learned a lot about myself and what is most important to me. I met a lot of amazing people and started life-long friendships through this program."
Sylvia K University of Vermont
"I can say will full confidence that I will continue to learn from my time in Patagonia for the rest of my life. The people I met and the ideas I was introduced to completely changed my way of thinking. I met lifelong friends, defied my perceived physical limits, and was constantly having fun. "
Natalie s College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johns University
"I learned a lot about field work and conservation studies. My instructors were knowledge and open to questions. I never thought I would be so into wildlife studies but this program opened my eyes to some really cool research opportunities. "
izzy l University of Vermont
"I gained a lot of knowledge about the environment and its problems from the classes and grew as a person in strength and confidence through the type of program. It really is unlike a lot of programs and it is all hands on learning and in the best places. "
A student Northland College
"The most useful and interesting thing I learned was how to do actual fieldwork. This was a wonderful change of pace from the more theoretical classroom approach to environmental studies. Also the countless memories of sharing fun times with amazing people in truly immense natural spaces is something I will carry with me for the ..."
Joe V Westminster College, UT
"Academically, I gained skills in field research, critical thinking, and essay writing (we also mostly wrote our essays by hand, which was a challenge). Personally, my confidence grew an incredible amount. I felt respected and supported by my group. I also am incredibly thankful for the friendships we made. These were the..."
Alice H Colby College
"It was worthwhile, I learned about myself, the local culture, and hands on conservation."
A student Weber State University
"It was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile. I learned so much about conservation biology, it's practical application, working with local and traditional communities, field work, human's relationship with nature- the list goes on. I also learned tons about myself and what I want to do in the future with respect to those topics. Beyond all of t..."
Drew H Carleton College
"There is so much that I learned and gained from this experience that isn't quantitative. I cannot tell you, however, just how worthwhile this trip was. My leaders were thoughtful and full of knowledge. They pushed us to better understand the natural world around us as well as the new culture that we were living in. I discovered ..."
Holly B Carleton College
"I not only learned many con bio topics and methods but also how field work is done and got to meet many amazing individuals."
kasey.arts Northland College
"Learned how to relax and enjoy a beautiful natural setting. Learned about rural land use practices and issues. Learned about the difficulties of conservation in locations that people have cultural and economic ties to the environment being preserved. Very worthwhile experience."
Bolton H Macalester College
"The place and the people made it worthwhile. I learned about Patagonia, gaucho lifestyle, global eco-politics, natural history of the area, flexibility, and a bit of Spanish."
Nicp;e G University of Oregon
"My goals were to learn more about and become a competent field researcher, learn about the ecology of Patagonia, become a more flexible person and better at group living, relish in living in the outdoors for a semester, be outside always, and question what I thought I already knew about management and conservation. Round River n..."
A student Colby College
"It was a great experience to expose us to camping, the megafauna and what real conservation research is like."
A student University of Vermont
"I learned a lot about what it is like to be a wildlife researcher and in the field. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Utah State University
"I learned more flexibility is a good thing and that the unexpected is often the best thing that can happen. I gained valuable field experience and "
A student University of Vermont
"100% worthwhile. I gained passion for and strong knowledge of local natural history and general ecological concepts. I also gained conservation biology research skills, and strong connection with the Taku"
Anna W Dartmouth College
"It was one to the most incredible experiences I have every had, and I would definitely do it all over again."
Becky F Colby College
"I gained a lot of research experience in my field (biology), and also started to learn perspectives on land use management. "
A student Carleton College
"Perspective on America. Perspective on conservation abroad. "
Benjamin D University of Vermont
"Definitely worthwhile."
A student Carleton College
"Flexibility! how to live with a group! knowledge of wildlife/conservation! "
A student Middlebury College
