Study Abroad

Students in the Environmental Studies Program are encouraged to take advantage of study abroad opportunities. Studying outside of the U.S. provides a global perspective on environmental and sustainability issues.

Conduct Research Abroad

Research

Study abroad programs can be a great way to do preliminary research for a senior thesis. Meet with a thesis advisor before departing and gain preliminary approval for your topic to ensure that it will be accepted.

For more information on doing research on your study abroad, contact the ENVS office: envstudies@bc.edu

Study Abroad Credits

3

Students should not expect to fulfill more than 3 major, minor, or core requirements while abroad.

Approval is required, so contact your advisor and program director to discuss. 

Katie Luniewicz '19 in South Africa to research her senior thesis on elephant conservation with the program SIT Tanzania - Wildlife Conservation and Ecology.

Katie Luniewicz '19 in South Africa to research her senior thesis on elephant conservation with the program SIT Tanzania - Wildlife Conservation and Ecology.

Photo by Gabriela Tejeda '20, while studying abroad in Melbourne, Australia and working at the Melbourne Zoo, a zoo based conservation organization committed to fighting extinction. Due to the clearing of trees and habitat loss, the ring tailed lemur is considered an endangered species.

Photo by Gabriela Tejeda '20, while studying abroad in Melbourne, Australia and working at the Melbourne Zoo, a zoo based conservation organization committed to fighting extinction. Due to the clearing of trees and habitat loss, the ring tailed lemur is considered an endangered species.

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