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The Earth Sciences Field Camp: A Short-Term Study Abroad Program Design, Catherine Tartaglia
The Earth Sciences Field Camp: A Short-Term Study Abroad Program Design, Catherine Tartaglia
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For earth science students, a field camp is the culmination of years of dedicated study: an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they have gleaned in the classroom, to develop personally and professionally, and to travel with intention. Although short-term, these programs are nevertheless impactful and academically demanding. They require students to synthesize and employ the entirety of their scientific knowledge as well as collaborate with a team to achieve their learning goals.
Their experiential nature makes field camps the perfect opportunity for earth sciences students - who may, due to the nature of their curricula, be excluded from an …