AUIP Fiji Short Program: Humans and the Environment (8 days/3 credits)

  Fiji

Nadi,  Sigatoka,  Suva

Term: Summer 
Dates: May, June, July

Description: This program examines the human and cultural aspects of Fijian ecology and the conservation, preservation, and management of Fiji's unique system of marine, coastal, and mountain/rainforest natural resources. Students will use applications in cross-cultural analysis and techniques to explore the management and conservation of natural resources with a focus on issues related to human use of plant, forestry, wildlife, ecology, recreation and tourism, and/or coastal/water resources. The impact of humans on these resources will also be emphasized, including a long term historical perspective. Our program will focus on topics related to sustainable development (sustaining human societies and the natural environment) through educational travel, field trips, active participation, lecture presentations and seminars, and coursework exercises.

This program is designed as an optional extension for the AUIP short programs (3.5 weeks, 6 credits) in Australia and New Zealand (although it is also open to all students).

Objectives:

1. Understand the geography, ecology, natural history, and social and political contexts of the Fijian islands.
2. Understand the impacts of humans on the natural environment.
3. Develop a working understanding of traditional Fijian knowledge of the natural environment, such as in plant use and maritime and subsistence practices.
4. Be able to address relationships between human societies and their natural environments form multiple disciplinary perspectives and to develop a complex, multi-faceted and holistic view of human environment connections that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Highlights:
* AUIP is one of the few organizations that offers you the chance to explore the vibrant traditional culture and spectacular natural environment of Fiji.
* You will spend much of your time out in the field, visiting and observing Fiji first-hand. At AUIP, we believe that students learn from study abroad experiences both in and outside of the classroom.
* You will have the chance to snorkel through clear blue waters to see colorful coral reefs, visit white sand beaches on remote coral atolls, participate in a traditional kava ceremony, and learn from the leading experts in Pacific studies.
* You will learn from leading Fijian academics and professionals with expertise in subjects related to the People & Nature theme.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $1150

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Fiji Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15 - 30

Scholarships are Available. For more information, please contact us.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

AUIP - American Universities International Programs's Mission Statement: To provide enjoyable, yet academically rigorous, educational and travel study abroad programs that enable students to experience the culture, society, and natural environments of the host country. Select universities will work with students one-on-one to ensure that the program meets their academic needs and is personally and academically rewarding.

Year Founded: 1971