SEA Semester
The Sea Education Association (SEA) offers unique and immersive experiences for students to study in the field or on board a tall ship! Students start their studies in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, then set sail on voyages traveling in the Caribbean, New Zealand, Polynesia, and more. Students conduct all the duties of sailing the ship, standing watch, collecting samples, and working in the shipboard lab. ESF students have sailed in the Caribbean, New Zealand, and Phoenix Islands. SEA also offers programs that are entirely shore-based, which provide the opportunity to conduct snorkeling research on coral reefs in the Caribbean. 

Students who complete a semester program with SEA Semester can earn a minor in Marine Science (contact Kim Schulz at kschulz@esf.edu for more information).

See All Available SEA Voyages

IES Abroad
IES offers programs around the world in a variety of disciplines. Many of their programs also offer internship opportunities. ESF students will receive an automatic Public University Grant in addition to being eligible to apply for additional financial aid from IES. 

Some of the programs best suited to ESF students include Environmental Studies & Sustainability in Freiburg, Germany and the Galápagos Academic Institute for the Arts & Sciences on the Galápagos Islands.

IES Website

The International Sustainable Development Studies Institute
The International Sustainable Development Studies Institute, or ISDSI is based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, but your studies will take you throughout the country as you visit and live amongst different communities. ISDSI emphasizes the importance of partnering with local and indigenous communities to facilitate field-based experiential learning. ISDSI offers semester programs with coursework related to ecology, sustainability, and sociology as well as a new summer program focusing on the ecology, production, and consumption of coffee.

ISDSI Site

Round River Conservation Studies
If you enjoy backpacking, camping, and the idea of living in a tent in another country for a few months while participating in ongoing conservation efforts, Round River may be the program for you! Their study abroad programs offer students the opportunity to take part in ongoing projects and research and to learn about conservation work firsthand. ESF students have participated in programs in Botswana (Wildlife Monitoring and Conservation Planning), Patagonia (Adventures in Conservation), and Mongolia (Wildlife Monitoring and Exploration).

Round River Conservation Studies Programs

The School for Field Studies
Ten field centers around the world offer students the unique opportunity to engage in coursework and field work related to various environmental issues. Each center has a slightly different focus, although all are dedicated to promoting sustainable environmental stewardship and conservation. ESF students have participated in SFS programs in Cambodia (focus on Conservation and Development Studies), Costa Rica (focus on Sustainable Development Studies), and Tanzania (focus on Wildlife Management). Visit their website for details on all their programs to find the one that best fits your interests and goals.

SFS Website