{"id":11947,"date":"2017-04-03T15:48:38","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T19:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/?page_id=11947"},"modified":"2026-11-10T10:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:10:35","slug":"study-abroad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/undergraduate\/study-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2017\/04\/IMG_8565-e1469122717666-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"photographers\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the World Through Study Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take your education beyond the classroom and gain hands-on experience addressing environmental challenges around the world. Through study abroad programs, Forestry and Environmental Resources students explore diverse ecosystems, learn from international experts and gain a global perspective on conservation and natural resource management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NC State offers a variety of programs to fit your academic interests, schedule and budget, including spring break, summer and semester-long opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ncsu.edu\/environmentalsciences\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Explore NC State Programs<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forestry and Environmental Resources Study Abroad Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students can explore faculty-led study abroad programs that combine coursework, field research and cultural experiences. Program availability and destinations may vary by year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ecuador: Tropical Wildlife Ecology (FW 405)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore ecosystems from the Andes Mountains to the Amazon rainforest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain hands-on experience with wildlife research techniques and conservation strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 credit hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bahamas: Human Dimensions of Conservation Biology (FW 445)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study biodiversity and conservation on Andros Island.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct field research and learn from local scientists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 credit hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gambusia.zo.ncsu.edu\/bahamas.html\">Explore the Bahamas Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Europe: International Sustainable Resource Use (NR 350)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Examine sustainable natural resource management and environmental policy in European countries, including Norway and Sweden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in field excursions and learn from natural resource professionals during a four-week program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Namibia: African Ecology and Conservation (FW 465\/565)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study wildlife conservation, ecology and park management in Namibia&#8217;s savanna ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain field experience and learn from conservation professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 credit hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/study-abroad-in-namibia\/\">Explore the Namibia Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Abroad Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global.ncsu.edu\/our-units\/passport\/\">NC State Passport Services<\/a> provides information about applying for or renewing a passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ncsu.edu\/\">NC State Study Abroad Office<\/a> offers information about programs, application requirements and funding opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthypack.dasa.ncsu.edu\/services-provided\/travel-clinic\/\">NC State Travel Clinic<\/a> provides destination-specific health recommendations and vaccination information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Funding Study Abroad Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College of Natural Resources and Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources offer scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500 to help students participate in study abroad programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore scholarship opportunities, application requirements and deadlines through <a href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.ncsu.edu\/funding\/nc-state-scholarships\/\">NC State Study Abroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Funding Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/student-assistance-enrichment-fund\/\">Terry Student Assistance and Enrichment Fund<\/a> \u2014 Supports College of Natural Resources undergraduates participating in study abroad, internships, research and other educational experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/allen-international-travel-endowment\/\">Allen International Travel Endowment<\/a> \u2014 Provides funding for FER undergraduate and graduate students pursuing international academic experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmanscholarship.org\/\">Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship<\/a> \u2014 Provides funding for undergraduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants to study or intern abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borenawards.org\/\">Boren Scholarships<\/a> \u2014 Support undergraduate students studying languages and cultures in regions critical to U.S. national security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-posts-feed ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">Study abroad experiences<\/h2>\n                                <a\n              href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/news\/category\/study-abroad\/\"\n              class=\"ncst-labeled-section__link\"\n                                          data-ua-cat=\"Featured Content Block\" data-ua-action=\"Label Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/news\/category\/study-abroad\/\"\n            >Read More<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/news\/2026\/04\/from-the-andes-to-the-amazon-a-journey-through-ecuador\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-29011\"\n            alt=\"A group of smiling hikers pose for a selfie in a lush, green forest. They are wearing casual outdoor clothing and backpacks, conveying a sense of adventure.\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/FWCB1-1.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/FWCB1-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/FWCB1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/FWCB1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/FWCB1-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n              <p class=\"content-card__meta\">\n                      <span class=\"content-card__date\">April 24, 2026<\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">From the Andes to the Amazon: A Journey Through Ecuador<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">By: Alex Shelton This year, my spring break was a little different than most. Instead of a week of leisure, I spent ten days with 13 other students and two faculty leaders traveling through the beautiful country of Ecuador. The trip was organized as part of the requirements for the Tropical Wildlife Ecology course offered&hellip;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/news\/2025\/06\/rhianna-abshers-semester-abroad-in-ecuador-and-the-galapagos-islands\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-28043\"\n            alt=\"Rhianna Absher sitting on a boat out in the ocean - Rhianna Absher&#039;s Semester Abroad in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/06\/Galapagos_5-scaled-e1761012125199.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n          \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n              <p class=\"content-card__meta\">\n                      <span class=\"content-card__date\">June 16, 2025<\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Rhianna Absher&#8217;s Semester Abroad in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">Rhianna spent her fall semester in both Quito, Ecuador and San Crist\u00f3bal within the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/news\/2024\/04\/tropical-wildlife-ecology-ecuador\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-25862\"\n            alt=\"Group picture of students smiling - Tropical Wildlife Ecology in Ecuador - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/KapawiGroup.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/KapawiGroup.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/KapawiGroup-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/KapawiGroup-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/KapawiGroup-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n              <p class=\"content-card__meta\">\n                      <span class=\"content-card__date\">April 18, 2024<\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Tropical Wildlife Ecology in Ecuador<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">By: Christopher Moorman Over spring break, 14 students, including 13 from Forestry and Environmental Resources, traveled to Ecuador for a 10-day trip to experience the country\u2019s natural history and culture. 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