WT 2025 - Ecuador and Galapagos

Course description: A unique opportunity to explore one of the most naturally diverse regions in the world. Students will hike in the Amazon rain forest, through the Andes Highlands, and spend a week snorkeling and exploring the Galapagos Islands. While in Ecuador students will have an opportunity to learn about tropical rain forest ecology, the geology of tectonically active providences, the history and culture of Ecuador, and study the geologically, biologically, and oceanographically unique features of the Galapagos Islands where Darwin developed his ideas on the origin of species. Evaluation will be based on participation, examination(s), a field journal, and a written paper. Fulfills the environmental requirement.

This will be a rustic and physically active (and sometimes physically demanding) trip with the majority of lodging in tented camps, and travel by boat and plane. Students will be fully immersed in the environment and all the realities that this includes. Students must be open to experiencing new and different cultures and environments, maintaining a positive attitude, and ability to adapt to changing and unfamiliar environments and activities.

Course expectations include active participation, and group projects dealing with aspects of environments and culture.  Grades will be based on participation, a field journal, exams(?), and a written report/oral presentation on the group project. Fulfills the Environmental Perspective

Please see Global Education to ensure you complete the Global Education application and fulfill any of their requirements.