Environmental and Sustainability Studies Abroad
There are hundreds of opportunities to study or intern abroad throughout the world with a focus on environmental and sustainability studies and resource management or ecology.
ENS students have free electives to complete as part of their degree requirements, which gives students a lot of flexibility for study abroad program options!
Ask your academic adviser how many free electives you have left to complete and make sure to discuss this with your study abroad adviser!
Semester and Academic Year Programs
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Location |
Program, Host Institution, or University Name |
Program Type |
Courses |
Notes |
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Australia |
Exchange |
Sunny Queensland coast—beaches, wildlife-rich campus near Brisbane |
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Italy |
Provider |
Food sustainability & environment study abroad program. |
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Thailand |
Provider |
Sustainability study abroad program. |
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Costa Rica |
Provider |
This is a GVSU signature program, offering additional support and discounts for students |
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Multiple Locations |
Provider |
Immersive, field-based environmental study abroad programs. |
Summer Programs
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Location |
Program |
Program Type |
Courses |
Notes |
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Multiple Locations |
Provider |
Immersive, field-based environmental study abroad programs. |
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Costa Rica |
Provider |
Internships focusing on sustainable agriculture, conservation, ecotourism, and community initiatives. |
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Costa Rica |
Provider |
This is a GVSU signature program, offering additional support and discounts for students |
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Asia Pacific |
WorldStrides: Internships in Australia, Thailand, New Zealand |
Provider |
Offers experiential learning like habitat assessments, sustainable farm practices, wildlife monitoring, eco-tourism planning etc |
Explore Other Program Options
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:
Search courses in your major in the Course Approval Database to see other Pre-Approved Courses. If a course is not Pre-Approved, you can get it approved by following the Course Approval Process.
Academic Advice
- The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
- Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
- Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
- Students must take ENS 201 and ENS 401 at GVSU.
- ENS majors might consider taking courses abroad that contribute to their Focus Area, expand Technical Skills, or fulfill Triple Bottom Line Overview requirements. ENS faculty encourages ENS majors and minors to participate in programs that include field work and community engagement. Internships, independent research, volunteering, as well as student involvement in faculty-led research are also encouraged.
- ENS students are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty advisors while planning their study abroad so that we can assist you in thinking through how your program can meet various degree requirements.
- Students may take courses that satisfy some requirements in Environmental and Sustainability Studies for the General Education program. Be sure to begin planning at least six months in advance.
To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.
Scholarship Opportunities
Paul A. '72 & Janet M. (Nickless) '71 Royce PATHWAY Scholarship
Global Programs Scholarship
Padnos International Center Mark A & Elizabeth C. Murray Study Abroad Scholarship
Apply for these scholarships: myScholarships
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our Scholarship Page.
