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New Zealand Earth and Environmental Science Study Abroad Programmes

Frontiers Abroad offers two unique New Zealand study abroad programmes for geology, earth system, and environmental science and engineering students. Both the Geology of New Zealand and New Zealand Earth Systems combine a 5-week field camp with a campus semester at the University of Canterbury or the University of Auckland. Our programmes combine field-based education, inquiry-based learning, and research projects to provide an incredible study abroad experience. Transcripts for all Frontiers Abroad programmes are provided by Lafayette College, our US school of record.

Geology group photo - 2010

The Geology of New Zealand Programme begins with a five-week field camp, a series of mapping exercises and interlinked modules, that explores the stratigraphy, mountain building, and tectonics of the South Island  and the volcanology and geothermal geology of the North Island. Following field-camp students transition to a campus semester at the University of Canterbury located in Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island. While at the University of Canterbury students enroll in four courses, one of which is a research methods course based upon data collected in field camp.

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Earth Systems field camp begins their program studying marine and coastal ecosystems in Roratonga (Cook Islands)

New Zealand Earth Systems Programme analyzes current environmental issues arising from the interface between nature and society. The five-week field camp begins on the beaches and coral reefs of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) studying marine and coastal ecology. The programme then transitions to mainland New Zealand to study geothermal energy, kaitiakitanga, and learn environmental field techniques (water sampling, Ground Penetrating Radar, VibraCore). Earth Systems students can choose to attend the University of Auckland or the University of Canterbury, where they enroll in four courses, one of which is a research methods course based upon data collected in field camp.four courses, one of which is a research methods course based upon data collected in field camp.

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Central to both programmes is research based learning. Data collected during field camp is analyzed over the campus semester.

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Geology
Students will travel throughout the North and South Islands, deciphering the geologic evolution of New Zealand from a series of dedicated and linked field modules. Following field camp students spend a semester at the University of Canterbury.
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Earth Systems
Students explore the interaction between nature and society by analyzing environmental issues including: energy, environmental contamination, coastal erosion, climate change, and  indigenous vs. "modern" management practices.
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Spotlight: Student Research
Learn about our students research projects and how they are part of an ongoing research programme in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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