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Belize Wilderness Emergency Medicine

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification and healthcare service

The perfect adventure for anyone interested in medicine. Earn your WFR, then volunteer in health outreach. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
WMA Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Community service: 20+ hours College credit: 2 credits (optional)	Mayan healing workshop Health care service work Rainforest hiking Spelunking Tubing Visit Mayan ruins Snorkeling Village Visits Canoeing

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Costa Rica & Panama Primate Studies

Primate ecology, field research, rehabilitation, and conservation

Travel to the wilds of Central America to study monkeys and work to protect them from extinction. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
Community service: 20+ hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Hands-on studies Field research Habitat conservation projects Whitewater rafting Zip line and canopy tour Rainforest exploration Snorkeling Hiking

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Costa Rica Veterinary Medicine

Experiential veterinary medical school experience – College

Experience veterinary medicine firsthand at a veterinary hospital in Costa Rica. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College credit: 3 credits Community Service: 35+ hours	White-water rafting Snorkeling excursion Help with turtle conservation efforts Hiking Explore an active volcano	June 13â€“July 7 ($5480) December 27â€“January 20 ($5480)

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Panama & Costa Rica Primate Behavior and Conservation

Primate ecology, field research, rehabilitation, and conservation – College

Join us in the wilds of Central America to study monkeys and work to protect them from extinction. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
Community service: 25+ hours College credit: 3 credits	Overnight whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River Rainforest hikes Zip line and canopy tour Community service Island exploration and snorkeling in Panama’s Bocas del Torro	June 13â€“July 7 ($5280) December 27â€“January 20 ($4980)

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South African Conservation Biology

African wildlife safari, rehabilitation and conservation – College

Study and assist with efforts to conserve, protect and increase threatened African wildlife populations. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College credit: 3 credits Community service: 40 hours	Game drives Hiking Overnight safari Animal rehabilitation Public education and outreach	June 11â€“July 5 ($5780)

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South Africa Ultimate Predators

Wildlife safari, snorkeling, predator ecology and behavior – College

Study Africa’s extraordinary predators both on land and in the sea during the South African Sardine Run. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College credit: 3 credits Community service: 25+ hours	Great White cage diving Shark dissection with The Natal Sharks Board Sardine Run Dives Snorkeling Game drives Public outreach	June 6â€“July 2 ($5880) July 4â€“July 30 ($5880)

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Galapagos & Amazon Biodiversity

Ecology and biodiversity from the Amazon to the Galapagos – College

Do conservation work and study Ecuador’s incredible biodiversity and ecology with expert researchers. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College credit: 3 credits Community service: 35 hours Independent research project	Hands-on research Trek in the Andes: geology lessions and leadership training Amazon rainforest expedition Field work in the Galapagos	June 13â€“July 7 ($5980)

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Belize Wilderness First Responder

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, outdoor leadership – College

Earn your WFR and develop outdoor leadership skills required to be a successful outdoor professional. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College credit: 3 credits Community Service: 20 hours Wilderness First Responder Certification	Whitewater rafting River hiking and bouldering Zip line and canopy tour	July 9â€“August 2 ($4980)

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Costa Rica Veterinary Medicine

Experiential veterinary medical school experience – College

Experience veterinary medicine firsthand at a veterinary hospital in Costa Rica. READ MORE

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