GATES OF THE ARCTIC: Journey to the Midnight Sun (Expedition #64)
Aug
2
to Aug 13

GATES OF THE ARCTIC: Journey to the Midnight Sun (Expedition #64)

OVERVIEW: A once-in-a-lifetime Remote experience! In fact, it is among the remotest of the remote! Imagine flying by floatplane into Gates of the Arctic National Preserve, the least visited of all the National Parks because access is limited to floatplane only. Imagine setting up a basecamp on a lakeshore somewhere 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle! Imagine not seeing any humans other than our group and our pilot for the entire week! Imagine that your home is also shared by caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, porcupine, wolverine, eagle, Dahl’s sheep and a host of migrating birds. The opportunity to learn communal survival techniques are lessons that you will take with you for a lifetime. Experiences of drinking from a lake so clean that the water need not be filtered. Imagine your first experience of fly fishing or gathering foods (like berries) done iN such a majestic, vast, quiet space where the sun never sets. 6 CORE CREDITS: THEO 388 (Core THEO 200, Env Sci/Studies, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective, Peace Studies Elective) and ENGL 205 (Core ENGL 205, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective). ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE (Tuition not included): $3,290. DEPOSIT: $400 non-refundable deposit secures spot. LIMIT: 12 Students.

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ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE: Journey to the Midnight Sun (Expedition #63)
Jul
24
to Aug 2

ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE: Journey to the Midnight Sun (Expedition #63)

  • Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OVERVIEW: A once-in-a-lifetime Remote experience! In fact, it is among the remotest of the remote! Imagine flying by bush plane into the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and setting up a basecamp somewhere 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle! Imagine not seeing any humans other than our group and our pilot for the entire week! Imagine that your home is also shared by caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, porcupine, wolverine, eagle, Dahl’s sheep and a host of migrating birds. The opportunity to learn communal survival techniques are lessons that you will take with you for a lifetime. Experience drinking from a creek so clean that the water need not be filtered. Imagine your first experience of fly fishing or gathering foods (like berries) in such a majestic, vast, quiet space where the sun never sets. 6 CORE CREDITS: THEO 388 (Core THEO 200, Env Sci/Studies, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective, Peace Studies Elective) and PHIL 200 (Core PHIL Perspectives, Humanities Elective, Free Elective). ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE (Tuition not included): $3,290. DEPOSIT: $400 non-refundable deposit secures spot. LIMIT: 12 Students.

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GREENLAND/ICELAND: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #62)
Jul
10
to Jul 22

GREENLAND/ICELAND: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #62)

OVERVIEW: A once-in-a-lifetime Polar Icecap experience! Greenland is the largest island in the world and now made famous because of the Greenland Iceshelf and the impacts of climate change. This is an expedition to learn about the history of climate change through periods of glacial advance and retreat and to discover how local people have adapted to these changes over centuries. It is an opportunity to witness firsthand that climate change is real and to be inspired about creative solutions. Icelandic and Greenlandic peoples have solutions from which we have much to learn! This is the opportunity to sail via icebreaker ship around massive icebergs, to see Humpback and Greenlandic whales and Ringed seals. It is a chance to learn from Icelandic and Greenlandic peoples, to get up close to the most active glacier in the world. Most importantly, it is an awakening moment—to be able to state that climate change is a nonpolitical reality—and to understand the historical context and scientific basics at the very moment you yourself are actually standing atop the Iceshelf! 6 CORE CREDITS: THEO 332 (Core THEO 200, Env Sci/Studies, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective, Peace Studies Elective) and HIST 199 (Core HIST Perspectives, Free Elective). ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE (Tuition not included): $4,900. DEPOSIT: $400 non-refundable deposit secures spot. LIMIT: 12 Students.

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YELLOWSTONE 2: Our Sacred Earth (Expedition #61)
Jun
25
to Jul 3

YELLOWSTONE 2: Our Sacred Earth (Expedition #61)

  • Yellowstone National Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OVERVIEW: The Expedition that started it all! So many lifetime memories are waiting to be made, including: late night campfires under the Wyoming celestial heavens, horseback-riding, summiting a mountain, hiking to pristine alpine lakes, swimming in glacial lakes, whitewater rafting, participating in the World Famous Cody Rodeo, venturing through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, encountering black bears, grizzly bears, bison, elk, and moose. This is the experience that bonds students together in long-lasting shared memories. 6 CORE CREDITS (with 9 CREDITS OPTION): ENGL 205 (Core ENGL 205, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective), MATH 125 (Core Math Perspectives, Free Elective), and THEO 388 (Core THEO 200 Perspectives, ERS, Enviro Sci/Studies, Humanities Elective, Peace Studies, Free Elective). Students can choose 2 of 3 courses. ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE (Tuition not included): $2,590. DEPOSIT: $400 non-refundable deposit secures spot. LIMIT: 14 Students.

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RWANDA/UGANDA: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #65)
Jun
20
to Jul 5

RWANDA/UGANDA: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #65)

OVERVIEW: A once-in-a-lifetime African Safari experience. Rwanda and Uganda are home to the remaining populations of the endangered mountain gorillas. They are also home to chimpanzees and various primates, elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, giraffe, zebra, etc. This expedition would include visits to two gorilla families, a troop of chimpanzees, troops of golden and blue monkeys. It also would include visits to communities in Rwanda and Uganda dedicated to protecting gorillas and to sustainable agriculture and to community projects committed to securing clean-drinking water and promoting health education. This expedition would also include safari game drives to see elephants, hippos, lion prides, giraffe, hosts of various antelope and birds. CORE COURSES (6 CREDITS): THEO 332 (Core THEO 200, Env Sci/Studies, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective, Peace Studies Elective) and ENGL 205 (Core ENGL 205, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective). ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE (Tuition not included): $4,650. DEPOSIT: $400 non-refundable deposit secures spot. LIMIT: 12 Students.

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YELLOWSTONE 1: Our Sacred Earth (Expedition #60)
Jun
14
to Jun 23

YELLOWSTONE 1: Our Sacred Earth (Expedition #60)

  • Yellowstone National Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OVERVIEW: The Expedition that started it all! So many lifetime memories are waiting to be made, including: late night campfires under the Wyoming celestial heavens, horseback-riding, summiting a mountain, hiking to pristine alpine lakes, swimming in glacial lakes, whitewater rafting, participating in the World Famous Cody Rodeo, venturing through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, encountering black bears, grizzly bears, bison, elk, and moose. This is the experience that bonds students together in long-lasting shared memories. 6 CORE CREDITS: ENGL 205 (Core ENGL 205, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective) and PHIL 200 (Core Philosophy Perspectives, Free Elective). ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE (Tuition not included): $2,590. DEPOSIT: $400 non-refundable deposit secures spot. LIMIT: 14 Students.

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NAMIBIA 3: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #59)
Jun
5
to Jun 20

NAMIBIA 3: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #59)

OVERVIEW: A once-in-a-lifetime African Wildlife Safari experience. Namibia is home to the oldest hunter-gather culture in the world and is among the remaining haven for black rhinos, white rhinos, and cheetah. This expedition includes visits to Damara and Himba villages and to Etosha National Park. It includes experiences of lions feeding up close, and intimate visits to a rhino orphanage to meet the orphans and to learn about the challenges facing Namibians in protecting rhinos from extinction. This expedition also includes an ATV sundowner to see ancient Bushmen rock engravings and elephant trekking. It also includes safari game drives to see rhinos, elephants, cheetah, oryx, kudu, wildebeest, zebra, impala, springbok, baboon, jackal, giraffe, hippo, and lions. It is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, 6 CORE CREDITS: THEO 332 (Core THEO 200, Env Sci/Studies, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective, Peace Studies Elective) and BIOL 108/9 (Core Science Perspectives, Science Elective w/ lab, Free Elective). ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE (Tuition not included): $4,390. DEPOSIT: $400 non-refundable deposit secures spot. LIMIT: 14 Students.

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NAMIBIA 2: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #58)
May
22
to Jun 6

NAMIBIA 2: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #58)

OVERVIEW: A once-in-a-lifetime African Wildlife Safari experience. Namibia is home to the oldest hunter-gather culture in the world and is among the remaining haven for black rhinos, white rhinos, and cheetah. This expedition includes visits to Mbuzu and Kavango villages and to Bwabwata and Mahangu National Parks. It includes experiences of lions feeding up close, and intimate visits to a rhino orphanage to meet the orphans and to learn about the challenges facing Namibians in protecting rhinos from extinction. This expedition also includes elephant trekking, boat safaris and game drives to see rhinos, elephants, cheetah, oryx, kudu, wildebeest, zebra, impala, springbok, baboon, jackal, giraffe, hippo, and crocodiles. It is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, 6 CORE CREDITS (with 9 CREDITS option): Choose two of three including: MATH 125 (Core Math Perspectives, Elective, a course on the principles of wildlife opulation and habitat modeling); THEO 332 (Core THEO 200, Env Sci/Studies, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective, Peace Studies Elective) and ENGL 205 (Core, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective). ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE (Tuition not included): $4,390. DEPOSIT: $400 non-refundable deposit secures spot. LIMIT: 13 Students.

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NAMIBIA 1: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #57)
May
9
to May 24

NAMIBIA 1: Story of Earth, Story of Us (Expedition #57)

OVERVIEW: A once-in-a-lifetime African Wildlife Safari experience. Namibia is home to the oldest hunter-gather culture in the world and is among the remaining haven for black rhinos, white rhinos, and cheetah. This expedition includes visits to San Bushmen and Damara villages and to Etosha National Park. It includes experiences of lions feeding up close, and intimate visits to a rhino orphanage to meet the orphans and to learn about the challenges facing Namibians in protecting rhinos from extinction. This expedition also includes elephant trekking, safari game drives to see rhinos, elephants, cheetah, oryx, kudu, wildebeest, zebra, impala, springbok, baboon, jackal, giraffe, hippo, and lions. It is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, 6 CORE CREDITS: THEO 332 (Core THEO 200, Env Sci/Studies, ERS, Humanities Elective, Free Elective, Peace Studies Elective) and PHIL 200 (Core PHIL 200, Humanities Elective, Free Elective). ALL-INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM FEE (Tuition not included): $4,390. DEPOSIT: $400 non-refundable deposit secures spot. LIMIT: 14 Students.

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