Broadreach: Fiji Shark Studies
Study sharks in Fiji with Broadreach this summer! This 24 day long learning trip is offered to high school students in grades 9-12.
Participants in this program will learn about shark biology and behavior and get to dive among several species in a controlled setting. Students will have the opportunity assist researchers in conservation efforts. Participants will also learn about indigenous culture and folklore during exchanges with the people of the surrounding Fijian village. In addition to college credits, this program offers 10 hours of community service and certifications.
Check out Broadreach's website to learn more and apply now!
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The Shark Studies trip is one of the best summer programs available to teens. This academic trip isn't just a bunch of book-work looking at pictures of sharks, but daily face to face encounters with several types of sharks while collecting data. I enjoyed every part of the academics because it was fun and a topic that I enjoyed. I learned all about shark biology, behavior, conservation, and also about the Fijian culture. One of my favorite parts of the trip was our homestay on the island of Beqa. We learned so much from our families and how to live the Fijian's simple way of life. My instructors were so much fun and were always there whenever we needed help. I recommend this trip to anyone who loves to dive and also wants to know more about sharks.
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Broadreach has been running summer adventures overseas for teenagers for nineteen years. Thousands of high school students have joined Broadreach on these college-accredited educational programs abroad. These amazing programs are a mix of the finest aspects of experiential learning, traditional classroom settings and service learning with wilderness adventures, global travel and cultural exchange to create extraordinary expeditions.
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My Broadreach trip was, for the second year in a row, everything I expected and more. My three weeks in Fiji were absolutely the best three weeks of my life. Diving with bull sharks up close was absolutely exhilarating and definitely not something you can experience just anywhere. Every single dive was a new adventure and I was never disappointed. Not only did we see dozens of bull sharks feet away, but we also saw moral eels, see turtles, and tons of reef fish. We conducted real research on the sharks for our research papers. I also got to interact with locals in a non-touristy fashion and really get to know the Fijians, many of which I am still in contact with. Even the academics were fun, since our teacher on the trip was qualified and engaging. I wish everyday that I could be back in Fiji. I definitely, definitely recommend Broadreach to anyone who has a love for the ocean or adventures, and I cannot wait for next year.
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I would extend the length of the village stay. I definitely would've stayed and interacted with the people in Rukua for much longer than only 2 days.