Location
  • United States of America
Term
Fall
Subject Areas
Biology Conservation and Preservation Environmental Studies Liberal Arts Political Science Wildlife Sciences

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Boat
Language
English

Pricing

Starting Price
27148
Price Details
Augsburg Tuition for 2019-20: $19,648
Educational Field Activity Fees: $5,300
Room and Board: $2,200
Additional personal spending and fees may apply; see website for full breakdown of costs and available scholarships
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Meals Transportation Travel Insurance Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare
Feb 05, 2019
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About Program

Spend your semester paddling the Mississippi River from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Along the way, you will study topics like water pollution, political activism around environmental issues, race relations and social justice, and urban riverfront revitalization. The group will camp on the river and cook their own food, learning additional skills in leadership and communication. This program is ideal for anyone interested in:

*Environmental Studies/Science
*Outdoor Leadership
*Biology/River Ecology
*Environmental Justice & Social Justice
*Effects of Climate Change

The River Semester aims to live a green semester and reduce the carbon emissions of a study away semester. Enjoy the food, hospitality, and culture of the heartland of the US. No camping or canoeing experience required, but you must be willing to learn, adapt, and grow!

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Program Highlights

  • Travel by canoe from Minneapolis to New Orleans on the Mississippi River.
  • Engage with communities along the river from small towns to large urban hubs.
  • Study and complete coursework with your cohort of peers in an outdoor environment; discussing items around the campfire.
  • Live a green semester by spending time on a program that works hard to reduce individual carbon emissions.
  • Gain skills that go beyond the classroom including communications, leadership, and adaptability.

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