Study Abroad
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As part of the college experience at FER, many students pursue study or work abroad opportunities that put them on the frontline of worldwide forestry and environmental resources management. Internships are often made available through FER’s cooperative and extension programs, or through arrangements with international industry or academic partners.
One of the hallmarks of NC State's internationalization efforts is the number of organized student trips abroad led by faculty members each year. Between the opportunities offered within FER and those offered by other areas at NC States, students can choose from a variety of programs that fit different scheduling and budget needs, including programs that take place during spring break, summers, semesters and even year-long programs.
Study Abroad opportunities
- Summer China Forestry Program with Drs. Bailian Li and Ted Shear
- Fish and Wildlife Sciences Africa Tours with Dr. Werner Dorgeloh.
- Natural Resources Summer in Sweden with Dr. Gary Blank.
- Spring Break Tropical Forestry Study Tour: Dry Tropical Environments in Northwestern Costa Rica with Dr. Ted Shear.
- Ghana Study Tour with Dr. Erin Sills
- Production Forestry in Chile with Dr. Susan Moore
- Private Conservation Incentives in Costa Rica with Dr. Erin Sills
- Forestry and Natural Resource Management in Turkey with Drs. Fikret Isik, John Frampton, and Bronson Bullock
- Chile: Spring Break Forestry Study Tour with Drs. Dr. Doug Frederick and Susan Moore
Upcoming Study Abroad opportunities
- Namibia Summer Program: May 18-June6 with Dr. Werner Dorgeloh
- Ghana: May 29-June13with Dr. Carol Kline and Dr. Kofi Boone
Namibia: Summer2008
The program is structured around lectures, discussions and field exercises. Students will familiarize themselves with the flora and fauna of the different ecosystems visited, interact with staff from various organizations, and will be able to participate in hands-on learning. For more information, contact Dr. Werner Dorgeloh.
A local market in Chile, site of FER-sponsored spring break study tours in 2007 and 2008.
Ghana: Summer2008
The Landscapes in Ecotourism program provides a challenging academic experience that focuses on ecotourism, preservation of cultural resources, community development and the Ghanaian tourism system. We will attend seminars at the Department of Tourism and Geography at the University of Cape Coast located a short drive from Kakum National Forest, the fishing village of Elmina, and historical Cape Coast Castle. The course will tour the southern regions of the country, offering rich first-hand experiences with the many settings, traditions, and people of Ghana.
Palm fronds being carried across the beach in Ghana
In addition to the upcoming trips listed above, you can find more information on trips, scholarships, financial aid and many other study abroad programs by visiting the NCSU Study Abroad Office website or the Office of International Affairs, CNR programs website. FER students are eligible to participate in OTS courses; for deadline and costs, see the OTS website For information on scholarships and other financial aid that can help defray the costs of studying abroad, please visit our Scholarships & Fellowships section. Note that the Nicholson Fund provides generous scholarships for academic year or summer study at SLU in Sweden.
