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Earth and Environment - Study Abroad Programmes
GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND University of Canterbury
Rediscovering New Zealand - Communities, Culture & Landscapes
GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND University of Canterbury
The Geology of New Zealand Programme combines a geology field camp experience with a campus semester at the University of Canterbury. Field camp includes a series of interlinked modules that explore the stratigraphy, tectonics, volcanology and geomorphology of New Zealand. This programme is designed for US University students studying geology, geoscience, hydrology and environmental science. It is not open to students in other majors.
EARTH SYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rediscovering New Zealand - Communities, Culture & Landscapes
GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND University of Canterbury
The New Zealand Earth Systems Programme is an environmental science programme that combines environmental sciences, geosciences, and ecology to analyse current environmental issues. Field camp includes geology, ecology, and indigenous knowledge modules. This programme is designed for US University students interested in environmental science or studies, geoscience, ecology or environmental chemistry. It is open to all science majors.
Rediscovering New Zealand - Communities, Culture & Landscapes
Rediscovering New Zealand - Communities, Culture & Landscapes
Rediscovering New Zealand - Communities, Culture & Landscapes
Discovered by Polynesian navigators millennia ago, Aotearoa-New Zealand has been significantly changed by colonization and globalization. Frontiers Abroad's newest program track, Rediscovering New Zealand: Communities, Culture & Landscapes, is deeply rooted in the exploration and appreciation of New Zealand's evolving culture with a modern movement that emphasizes the integration of traditional Māori knowledge (Mātauranga) and practices (Tikanga) into modern society. .
About Frontiers Abroad
Frontiers Abroad is a life changing experience weaving (raranga) together personal exploration and wellbeing with academic pursuits across the physical and cultural landscapes of New Zealand (Aotearoa) and its communities. Our philosophy is that learning and growth occur when you are well, your mind is open, and you’re having fun!
Frontiers Abroad’s unique programme model seamlessly blends a multi-week field course component and a full semester on campus. There are two Earth and Environment programme options at the University of Canterbury (Geology of New Zealand and New Zealand Earth Systems - Environmental Sciences) with flexibility in tailoring your courses to fit your specific majors and interests.
Raranga- Maori weaving is an art form with practical outcomes of building food baskets and rope, but raranga is also used more symbolically for unity and togetherness of people, knowledge, and what binds our Earth.
Aotearoa- Land of the long white cloud
21 Siska Place, Upper Riccarton
FA STUDY CENTRE & Office
Located 5 minutes from campus is Frontiers Abroad's Study Centre and Office. As FA's base of operations, students can utilise the office as an extra place to study, unwind, garden or plan trips. At the office you will also find Dalton, Max's hypoallergenic dog, lots of coffee, tea and ice cream in the freezer!