The New Zealand Earth Systems  analyzes current environmental issues arising from the interface between nature and society. The five-week field camp takes advantage of sites on both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand as well as the Cook Islands. Students will explore the Bay of Plenty, Banks Peninsula, Southern Alps, Kaikoura and learn about the devastating aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes through a series of interconnected field modules. During field camp, students learn the field techniques needed to solve the environmental issues. Following field camp, students transition to University of Canterbury, where they enroll in four courses, one of which is a research methods course based upon data collected in field camp.

The field camp experience will transition into a semester at the University of at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ or the University of Auckland, Auckland NZ. Research studies on based upon a field module topic.

Eligibility: 3 gpa
Type of Program: Field-Based/Research Program; University-Based Program
Areas of Study:
Environmental Studies
Geology
Natural Sciences
Program Languages: English-only
Terms Offered: Fall; Spring
Colby Status: Petition Required