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Water sampling at geothermal hot springs

Frontiers Abroad offers two unique study abroad programmes for geology, earth system, and environmental science students. The Geology of New Zealand (Geology) studies the geologic evolution of New Zealand while the Earth Systems Programme analyzes current environmental issues arising from the interface between nature and society. Both programmes begin with 5 weeks in the field! Through a series of interconnected modules, students will explore the various environs of New Zealand.

The Geology programme field camp begins in the South Island, studying mountain building and tectonics of the Southern Alps. Following three modules in the Southern Alps students travel to the North Island where they will focus on studying the world's largest volcanic eruptions, and geothermal energy. Following field camp students spend a semester at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, NZ.

The Earth Systems field camp begins their program learning about marine and coastal ecosystems in the Cook Islands

The Earth Systems Programme will begin field camp on the beaches and coral reefs of the Cook Islands studying marine and coastal Ecology. Following the Cook Islands, the programme transitions to mainland New Zealand to study geothermal energy, environmental pollution at a pulp and paper mill, and learn environmental field techniques (water sampling, Ground Penetrating Radar, VibraCore). Central to the Earth Systems Programme is Kaitiakitanga - Maori perspectives on environmental guardianship. Earth Systems Director Dan Hikoroa is a Maori scientist and an expert at how indigenous practices can be utilized in modern society. Following field camp students spend a semester at the University of Auckland in Auckland, NZ.

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