Discover how vulnerable ecosystems are impacted by human activity and climate change in Southern Patagonia and Antarctica.
WHY STUDY CLIMATE CHANGE IN PATAGONIA?
Experience the unique environments and biodiversity of Southern Patagonia and Antarctica and examine the conservation challenges posed by the impacts of climate change and human behavior. From your home base in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, you’ll discover the economic and environmental importance of this region. Learn how to apply scientific research tools and methods as you examine how climate change affects the region’s marine biodiversity.
Through site visits to the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego National Park, northern Tierra del Fuego, including Chile, you’ll see southern Patagonia’s biodiversity, ecology, and conservation issues firsthand. You will also learn about scientific research methods and environmental monitoring systems as well as the complexities of managing shared natural resources.
With the knowledge and content learned during the program, you will explore the last pristine region of the world on a 10-day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula with guided landings and zodiac cruises.
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SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework,
educational excursions, and housing.
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SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.
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"This program created a valuable combination of environmental science and Spanish language education. All of the classes were taught in Spanish by a variety of local researchers who each lectured on their specialty. We learned about the local ecosystem and human interactions with this ecosystem. We also had many excellent field trips and excursions (including Antarctica!) to learn about a place or a research technique in the field."
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