- Fiji
About Program
During this 4 week program on the 300-acre Vorovoro Island, students will participate in day-to-day village life alongside Mali villagers, allowing them a first-hand look into authentic island life, cuisine, and culture. Students will have the opportunity to visit sugar cane and permaculture farms, engage with local Fijians in a collaborative community project, and gain first-hand knowledge to compare and contrast the wealth of tourists versus the life of an average Fijian. This program will stretch students’ perspectives on sustainability, globalization, economic development, climate change, natural resources management, eco-tourism, and consumerism.
This program is operated through a partnership with the Auburn University School of Human Sciences. Students from any other university are welcome to apply, and will be eligible for university credit through Auburn University (4 credit hours).
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Program Highlights
- Private, pristine volcanic island "classroom" with beaches and a barrier reef in your backyard
- Hosted by Fijian chief Tui Mali and his tribe, the Mali people
- Vorovoro island is sacred and is used as a cultural gathering point to this day
- A truly special experience, often described as "life-changing" by our students
- Earn transferrable US college credit (4 credit hours)
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If you love being outdoors and in the water, Fiji will be your new favorite place. Whether you are an adrenaline junky and want parasailing or shark feeding; or you just want to relax and snorkel in the pristine water, Fiji caters all travel styles.
