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The School for Field Studies (SFS) Australia - Watersheds of the Wet Tropics (Summer II) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Atherton Tablelands, Australia
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 03/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Type of Program: UCCS Program Providers Areas of Study: Anthropology, Biology, Botany, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Geography, International Studies, Sciences, Tourism, Zoology
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.6
Minimum Class Standing: 1. Freshman, 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior, 5. Graduate Housing Type: Residence Hall
Themes & Meta Majors: Programs with Graduate Course Options, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Society, Human Behavior, and Public Service
Program Description:

SFS AUSTRALIA: WATERSHEDS OF THE WET TROPICS (SUMMER II)

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PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Term: Summer Session II
  • Credits: 4 semester-hour credits (8 credits if taken with Session I)
  • Prerequisites: No course prerequisites: 18 years of age
  • Application Deadline: Rolling admissions. Early applications encouraged
  • Financial Aid: All accepted students can apply for need-based scholarships, grants, and loans


OVERVIEW

The Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rainforests of northern Australia are part of a complex ecosystem. This summer, live in Queensland, Australia and learn about rainforest and watershed management in this tropical region. Examine policy solutions and other actions needed to maintain healthy waterways in the face of a changing climate.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
  • Go snorkeling off a Great Barrier Reef island and learn about the links between rainforest restoration and water quality on the reef while observing sea turtles, giant clams, corals, and other marine organisms up close.
Students live and study at the SFS Center for Rainforest Studies. Our Center lies at the end of a narrow, winding road, in the middle of a lush rainforest. The 153-acre property is surrounded by protected World Heritage forests, and you can see incredible wildlife from the front steps of your cabin. Nearby Yungaburra and Cairns provide the occasional return to civilization.

 

SUMMER COMBINED

Take back-to-back summer sessions and get the hands-on learning and skill-building experiences of an internship, while also going off the beaten path and exploring the world. Each summer session focuses on a different topic, and you’ll have time to travel independently between sessions. Receive a $1,000 discount on your second session.


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