SEMESTER FALL | SPRING HIMALAYAN ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY IN TRANSITION Spend a semester in a corner of the Himalayas where few foreigners ever set foot. Trek through remote villages and high mountain passes to experience Bhutan’s vibrant culture, Buddhist philosophy, and environmental issues firsthand. Learn about the challenges of maintaining biodiversity and traditional rural lifestyles in a time of transition. Develop skills in field research and data collection, and apply them to a research project on conservation and development issues in Bhutan. AUSTRALIA BHUTAN 15 WEEKS CREDITS 18 JAN 27 - MAY 06, 2020 AUG 31 - DEC 09, 2020 CAMBODIA COURSES SFS 2010 SFS 3040 SFS 3050 SFS 3060 SFS 4910 Religion and Culture of Bhutan Political and Socioeconomic Dimensions of Env’t Land Use, Natural Resources, and Conservation Mountain Ecology Directed Research 2 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits CHILE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Embark on a multi-day cultural trek to experience the natural beauty of Bhutan’s countryside and the traditional lifestyles of its people. Visit monasteries, including Tiger’s Nest, and take part in unforgettable tshechus (festivals) to learn more about Buddhism and Bhutanese culture. Explore Bhutan’s diverse range of biomes through trips to Himalayan ridges, the subtropical Punakha and Chukha Valleys, and the alpine meadows of Phobjikha. CO S TA R I C A K E N YA SUMMER SESSION I FORESTS IN THE LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON Explore the rich culture, biodiversity, and dramatic mountain views of the Bhutanese Himalayas and learn how forests – which cover more than 70 percent of the landscape – are integral to the goals of Gross National Happiness. Spend four weeks surveying forests, visiting ancient shrines, and studying conservation and development in one of the most fascinating countries in the world. PA N A M A SESSION II BIG CATS OF THE HIMALAYAS: TRACKING AND CONSERVATION In Bhutan, a deep cultural and spiritual reverence for life has aided in the preservation of the country’s tigers, snow leopards, and other wild cats. Using camera traps and radio telemetry, study the conservation of these elusive creatures and learn how adaptation and management strategies can ensure their survival in a changing world. PERU 04 WEEKS CREDITS 04 JUN 01 - JUL 01, 2020 04 WEEKS CREDITS 04 JUL 06 - AUG 05, 2020 TA N Z A N I A COURSE SFS 3181 Himalayan Forests and Gross National Happiness 4 credits SFS 3191 COURSE Tracking and Conservation of Big Cats in the Himalayas 4 credits T U R K S & C A I CO S PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Trek across forested ridges and through remote villages, camping out under the stars and learning about Bhutanese culture and ecosystems firsthand. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Set up camera traps in and around the sacred landscape of Taktsang with some of Bhutan’s top biologists and capture images of endangered species such as the tiger and snow leopard. COMBINE TWO SUMMER SESSIONS AND GET MORE OUT OF YOUR SFS EXPERIENCE: WWW.FIELDSTUDIES.ORG/SUMMER 11