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Australia
Rainforest Studies
Staff Post

2018 Photo Contest Winners!

by Kris Pieper

SFS recently announced the winners of the 2018 photo contest, which ran from Fall 2017 to Summer 2018. This year's contest saw more than 650 entries from 78 students - spanning 8 SFS centers across the globe. One grand prize...
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January 16, 2019 
		
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Peru
Amazon Studies
Student Post

Final Impressions of Peru

by Sam Slevens

At the beginning of the fall semester, we asked student Sam Slevens about her first impressions of Peru. Now, as the semester comes to a close, she shared her thoughts with us again. The dreaded week has come… our time...
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December 6, 2018
Costa Rica
Sustainable Development Studies
Student Post

Final Impressions of Costa Rica

by Daisy Montalvo

At the beginning of the fall semester, we asked student Daisy Montalvo about her first impressions of Costa Rica. Now, as the semester comes to a close, she shared her thoughts with us again.   What did you like most...
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December 6, 2018 
		
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Bhutan
Himalayan Environment and Development Studies
Student Post

Final Impressions of Bhutan

by Erin Baggs

At the beginning of the fall semester, we asked student Erin Baggs about her first impressions of Bhutan. Now, as the semester comes to a close, she shared her thoughts with us again.   What did you like most about...
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December 6, 2018 
		
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Costa Rica
Sustainable Development Studies
Staff Post

Field Research in Costa Rica

by Travis Walker

  So you may have wondered, “What is field research really like abroad on an SFS program?” You might have already had experience in field research at your home university, or maybe you have never delved into field research, and...
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December 5, 2018
Panama
Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies
Staff Post

Directed Research in Bocas

by Jorie Heilman

The start of our Directed Research projects has come up quickly here in Panama. The students have practiced various field methods throughout the semester and now they get to put their skills into action. Our faculty selected three topics they...
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November 26, 2018 
		
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Turks & Caicos Islands
Marine Resource Studies
Staff Post

Keep Calm and Marine Science On!

by John DeBuysser

This week, students gained a hands-on appreciation for the "field" in The School for Field Studies as they completed two days of intensive Directed Research and the Tropical Marine Habitat Assessment. The research projects are taking shape nicely and students...
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November 26, 2018 
		
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Panama
Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies
Student Post

Connected to the Field

by Brian Sands

The biggest appeal of SFS, to me, is written right there in the name: field studies. The importance of field work as a way to improve the retention of information is substantial. One day I learn about a topic, maybe...
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November 26, 2018 
		
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Peru
Amazon Studies
Student Post

"Firsts" in Peru

by Molly Sayles

1. First time experiencing fabulous new fruits. We have been lucky enough to visit local chacras and sometimes the farmers hack into a fruit with a machete and let us try it!   We didn’t eat this little pineapple, but...
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November 7, 2018 
		
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