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Field Studies

In Ethical Leadership

We give students in grades 8-12 the opportunity to learn about the principle of ethical leadership from inspiring nonprofit leaders. Students discover the complexity of global challenges by working and learning alongside our trusted partners while immersed in the communities they serve.

THE RELATIONSHIPS ARE MEANINGFUL. THE LEARNING IS AUTHENTIC. THE EXPERIENCE IS TRANSFORMATIVE.

Costa Rica:Conservation

Alongside our partners, Rancho Quemado and Reserva Cloudbridge, you will learn about wildlife conservation, reforestation, and climate change alongside local community members while exploring two unique locations: the tropical rainforest of the Osa Peninsula and the cloud forest of the Talamanca mountains.  
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Spanish Immersion
Dates
June 19-June 30, 2025
Tuition
$4999
Availability
Available

Costa Rica:Sea Turtles

Alongside our partner, Turtle Trax, you will learn about sea turtle conservation and coastal ecosystems while gaining hands-on research experience in the remote southern Nicoya Península. Note: This program has two sessions to choose from. The only difference is the dates. 

Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Spanish Immersion
Dates
I. July 11-24, 2025
II. July 20-August 2, 2025
Tuition
$5599
Availability
Session I: Available
Session II: Available

Kenya

Alongside our partner, International Peace Initiatives, you will learn about sustainable development, peacebuilding, community empowerment, and systems thinking.
Course Type
  • Education,
  • Food Security,
  • Gender Equality,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 16-July 2, 2025
Tuition
$6199
Availability
Available

Key Largo

Alongside our partner, MarineLab, you will learn about marine ecology, coral reef restoration, and ocean conservation while gaining hands-on research experience in the Florida Keys.
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment
Dates
July 25-July 31, 2025
Tuition
$3299
Availability
Available

Nepal

Alongside our partner, The Small World, you will learn about sustainable development, rural education, and women’s empowerment.
Course Type
  • Education,
  • Gender Equality,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 16-July 2, 2025
Tuition
$6099
Availability
Available

New Orleans

Alongside our partner, Common Ground Relief, you will learn about coastal land loss and climate change while supporting coastal restoration by planting trees and/or marsh grasses.
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 22-June 28, 2025
Tuition
$2399
Availability
Available

Panama: Ecology

Alongside our partner, Geoversity, you will learn about rainforest ecology, biocultural leadership, and conservation while exploring the tropical rainforest habitat of the Mamoní Valley and the concrete jungle of Panama City.
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Spanish Immersion,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 22-July 1, 2025
Tuition
$4499
Availability
Available

Panama: Education

Alongside our partner, Give and Surf, you will learn about ecotourism, sustainable community development, and education in rural communities.
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Education,
  • Environment,
  • Spanish Immersion
Dates
I. June 8-June 19, 2025
II. July 20-July 31, 2025
Tuition
$5199
Availability
Session I. Available
Session II. Available

Puerto Rico

Alongside our partner, Carite 3.0, you will learn about environmental leadership, food sovereignty, conservation, and regenerative farming practices while living and working on an educational farm.
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Food Security,
  • Sustainability
Dates
I. June 8-June 14, 2025
II. June 22-June 28, 2025
Tuition
$3099
Availability
I. Available
II. Available

Peru: Amazon

Alongside our partners, Explorama and CONAPAC, you will learn about ecotourism, rainforest conservation, and building community partnerships while visiting remote communities in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. Note: Any student can apply, but alumni have priority access to this program. 
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Environment,
  • Healthcare,
  • Spanish Immersion
Dates
June 16-June 27, 2025
Tuition
$4799
Availability
Available

Peru: Andes

Alongside our partner, the Llama Pack Project, you will learn about indigenous peoples, sustainable tourism, and conservation while trekking with llamas through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 
Course Type
  • Climate Change,
  • Education,
  • Environment,
  • Sustainability
Dates
June 19-July 2, 2025
Tuition
$5199
Availability
Available

Tijuana/San Diego

Alongside our partner, Madres y Familias Deportadas en Acción, you will learn about the history of the U.S.-Mexico Border while exploring the issues of globalization, migration, and human rights across borders.
Course Type
  • Immigration
Dates
July 13-July 19, 2025
Tuition
$2699
Availability
Available

San Diego

Alongside our partner, Groundswell Peru, you will learn about ocean health, mental health, and surf therapy.
Course Type
  • Education,
  • Gender Equality,
  • Healthcare
Dates
July 7-July 13, 2025
Tuition
Coming Soon
Availability
I. Available
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