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SIT Study Abroad: Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystem
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On Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation, you'll explore rain forests, coral reefs, highland canopies, and coastal mangroves while studying tropical conservation and ecology. Panama has some of the world’s most biodiverse and complex ecosystems, from highland cloud forests to Caribbean coral reefs. You will conduct seven weeks of field studies in five unique...
On Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation, you'll explore rain forests, coral reefs, highland canopies, and coastal mangroves while studying tropical conservation and ecology. Panama has some of the world’s most biodiverse and complex ecosystems, from highland cloud forests to Caribbean coral reefs. You will conduct seven weeks of field studies in five unique settings in Panama and Costa Rica. Learn how to estimate forest biodiversity, evaluate coral reef health, calculate mangrove carbon, identify tropical fish species, and quantify neotropical mammal abundance among other skills. In Panama City, one of the leading bases for international NGOs and the United Nations, you’ll explore conservation topics such as sustainable agriculture, Indigenous re...
Program Highlights
Study in one of the most biodiverse and complex ecosystems in the world.
Engage in seven weeks of travel and field study in Panama and Costa Rica.
Hike highland ecosystems and lowland rainforests and live in local communities.
Conduct extensive fieldwork in a wide variety of tropical and marine ecosystems.
Visit a teaching agroforestry farm that grows sustainable, organic chocolate and an industrial banana plantation in Bocas del Toro.
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- Limon, Costa Rica
- Panama City, Panama
- Spring
- Fall
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Spanish
- American
- All Nationalities
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The best summer of my life!
by: Mary Klein - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine EcosystemThis program pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way! I grew so much as a person and as a scientist. The people truly made the place. The excursions and adventures were so much fun. Disconnecting from my life at home and social media allowed be to take in the experience. Panama is a beautiful country. I was exposed to traditional ecological knowledge.
Most amazing 3 months of my life!
by: Thomas Manning - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine EcosystemDon't miss out on this opportunity! If you're at all considering this program, I highly recommend it! I learned so much from this program, academically, socially, and culturally. This program taught me to step out of my comfort zone, be comfortable with not knowing the road ahead, and made me much more confident interacting with new people. The educational opportunities this program offers are like no other, from snorkeling in the Carribean and studying fish and coral reefs, to doing research on...
An unforgettable experience
by: Makayla Baessler - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine EcosystemThis program was a once in a lifetime opportunity and one I will never forget. I had the opportunity to fully immerse myself in the Panamanian culture through our travels and home-stays. I was able to build connections with the families I stayed with, in addition to the other students in the program with me. I also had the opportunity to study things I otherwise would not be able to at my home institution. Being able to conduct field work in a country as diverse as Panama was truly unforgettable...
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Locations
- Limon, Costa Rica
- Panama City, Panama
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- Spring
- Fall
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
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- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
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