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SIT Study Abroad Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Eligibility: Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Minimum GPA Required: 2.5 Housing Option(s): Homestay, Hotel/Hostel
Areas of Study: Anthropology, Biology, Botany, Design, Earth Science, Ecology, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, Independent Study, Latin American Studies, Marine Science, Sciences, Social Policy & Administration, Spanish, Zoology Program Type: Study Abroad
Program Administration: Direct Provider: SIT Study Abroad
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation

 

 

Explore rain forests, coral reefs, highland canopies, and coastal mangroves as you study tropical conservation and ecology.

 

 

WHY STUDY TROPICAL ECOLOGY IN PANAMA?
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 resource use, and ecotourism. You will also conduct four weeks of independent, original field research project on a topic of your choice.

Your program also includes five homestays during which you will learn about urban and rural life, experience local culture, and examine the environmental challenges these communities face.

In addition, you will develop the Spanish language skills needed to discuss ecological issues and conduct field research through classroom learning, cultural immersion, homestays, fieldwork, and excursions.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

 

 

MONEY MATTERS

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.  

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  

 

 

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Testimonial:
Testimonial:
My favorite class was the terrestrial ecology and Spanish because I felt like I learned the most in these classes. In the ecology class we worked in groups of 4 to accomplish a task and we were not spoon fed the information. It was lab-based learning and we would then present in spanglish after having some time to work on creating a mini presentation of the results. It gave practice in working in groups, talking in spanish, presenting, and field experience. Spanish class was a favorite because it was only 2 other students in my class. With only 3 people I felt more open to speaking in spanish and practicing in my class. Also I could ask more questions and have more time for one on one learning.
     — Jacolvy Garcia, Spring 2014
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