The School for Field Studies / SFS
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The School for Field Studies / SFS is a program provider offering 11 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Research abroad programs in 13 countries such as Chile, Peru, Bhutan, and Panama.
The School for Field Studies (SFS) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest environmental study abroad programs, combining hands-on interdisciplinary environmental studies with scientific research to develop sustainable solutions to critical environmental problems. SFS students work with communities to discover practical ways to manage their natural resources. In the process, SFS students undergo a transformational experience that assists them in advancing their careers as skilled professionals and globally-aware citizens.
For more information, visit our website at https://fieldstudies.org/.
Study Abroad with The School for Field Studies / SFS
"I was able to gain a better understanding for conservation, wildlife management and how to take a step back from what you learn in a classroom and use the knowledge and observations from locals living in the area to assist in a way to improve the area."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"If you want to know, email me. There is a lot. Yes it was worth every penny."
Mark McComb Baylor University
"Learned an incredible amount about myself, the United States, and Tanzania. Worth all the effort I put in to get there. "
Benjamin Hawes Keystone College
"I learned a lot about sustainable development and Costa Rica during my time there but it was also a great experience where I met a lot of great people and had a lot of great experiences that I will never forget."
A student Middlebury College
"I think it was worthwhile because it is such a unique opportunity to live in the rainforest for an extended period of time. I gained field research experience and simply grit from living in a mentally and physically challenging environment."
mountainrunnner48 Wellesley College
"I learned about interacting with cultures very different from my own. I also learned that working with the ocean is absolutely something I want to do with the rest of my life."
Emma S Wellesley College
"This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Traveling to Bhutan will never again be this easy and encompassing, and the six weeks I spent here have transformed the way I look at most things in life. The faculty, staff, and all those I met and interacted with along this trip were kind and thoughtful and greatly appreciated ou..."
Brooke H University of Portland
"SFS and my fellow students have helped me to grow in ways I never thought possible. My semester in the TCI was everything I could have wanted and so much more. I learned valuable field techniques, spent hours on end in the ocean, and really learned how to disconnect and focus on the important things. I did research that really m..."
Lindsey S Muhlenberg College
"I learned how to mesh my humanities/social science-based Environmental Studies knowledge with a more scientific-based experience. It was certainly worthwhile to be surrounded by others doing their own versions of this and learning from each other all the time. "
Maggie N Lafayette College
"Definitely worthwhile. I gained a whole new perspective and a serious case of wanderlust. "
DaTeng L University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
"This experience abroad truly changed my life. Our staff members were truly so excellent and our Bhutanese staff will always be in my heart. The Buddhist culture is so simple, peaceful, and pure. Life in Bhutan is slower, less stressful, and more meaningful. I will never forget something our driver (perhaps the most compassionate..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained actual experience in field research, I felt comfortable in a world completely different than where I come from, and I reconnected with my passion to study wildlife. "
Kamryn R Trinity University
"I had never travelled internationally prior to this experience, and this was the most perfect first time abroad I could have ever wished for. It was a dream-come-true, honestly, and more dreams were realized while on program. The amount of cultural immersion and opportunities for observation, appreciation, and critical considera..."
Kayla D Hollins University
"The program taught me that it IS possible to live and farm sustainably and to consider the environmental impact of so many aspects of your life, from visiting national parks to waste management and pest control. The new perspectives gained made the experience absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Hollins University
"My program was very much influenced by the type of people on the trip and our supervisors. Our semester also had more issues than a normal semester there would, which was not the staff's fault. However, the way certain issues and problems were handled made living at the Center uncomfortable and stressful for a large part of the ..."
A student Brandeis University
"A nuanced perspective about the world and the different conditions governing it and people inhabiting it. A new appreciation for responsible environmental policy and ethics, admiration for people whose livelihoods and cultural contexts engage with the natural world differently, extraordinary emotional connection with people whos..."
Stephanie S Scripps College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I gained a solid foundation in marine biology and a lot of hands on experience in the field. I really loved my research project while on South and I will be continuing to be active in that research going forward which is also so very exciting. I have friends that will last a lifetime and memories..."
A student Brandeis University
"This program is absolutely worthwhile! I loved the classes, the staff and professors, living in Rhotia, and I think I learned more in this semester than I did in any other semester at school. Not only was it an amazing cultural experience, but I gained so many field and writing skills through this program that I know are going t..."
beccabdavies University of Maine - Orono
"I truly learned a lot about myself and what makes me happy. It may not have been the most amazing three months of my life but I would say it changed me for the better."
Catherine E B Wellesley College
"I learned about who am I without social pressures that we have here in America while learning valuable information about my degree. I was able to learn about species that we did not cover in Maine and actually see their impacts firsthand. I was also able to have a research project that will be used to benefit the local lobster f..."
Ashley R University of Maine - Orono
"Peru is an incredible country and I'm glad that I got to spend time exploring and learning more about the people, culture, and ecosystems of Peru. However, SFS Peru, for me, was too focused on hard science and academics, but not focused enough on actual cultural integration. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I want to pursue a career that allows me to work in a hands on manner and maximize my time outside! I also gained valuable ecological skills. Lastly, my love for travel was deepened profoundly. "
A student Brandeis University
"hands on experience"
Ella L University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Real research experience. This program is perfect for those interested and passionate about wildlife, the environment, animal biology, earth sciences, and the natural world. "
Doran Z University of Vermont
"Studying in Tanzania was probably the best decision I've made in my college career. I gained new perspectives on the value of knowledge and education in places rich in natural resources. I learnt so much and I made some amazing friends. "
Gayle W Gordon College
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