Have you ever wanted to wake up to the sound of tropical birds greeting the day, or see the sunrise over the warm waves of the Caribbean? Are you ready to snorkel among coral reefs and mangrove forests, hike through lush green rainforests, and catch a glimpse of a lounging sloth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re an experienced traveler or looking for your first trip to another country, studying abroad is an important component of your college career. Living abroad gives you the opportunity to explore new places and learn about different cultures, gaining important global perspectives, discovering new things about yourself, and building lifelong friendships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our programs in Panama take place in the diverse environments of the Bocas del Toro archipelago \u2013 coral reefs, mangrove islands, inland rainforests, and sandy palm beaches. Courses and fieldwork focus on key environmental issues faced here such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, tourism impacts, and ecosystem health. Climate change and increased tourism on the islands have led to ecosystem and natural resource degradation while also threatening islanders\u2019 traditional livelihoods. Our research on the environmental impacts of tourism and development on the natural ecosystems in Bocas provides the community with data necessary to support more sustainable policies and protect the beautiful islands so many call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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