Oregon State University

SIT Brazil: Amazonian Resource Management and Human Ecology

Americas
Country: 
Brazil
Host Institution: 
School for International Training study center
Location: 

Belém, the program base—ideally located at the mouth of the Amazon— is a principal center for Amazonian research. Excursions take students throughout the Amazon River Basin.

Deadlines

Summer, Fall, Year: Feb. 15
Winter Term, Spring Semester: Oct. 15
Spring Term: Nov. 15

Language: 
English

Mandatory Application Checklist

Program Administrator: 
SIT
Class Format: 
Classes Primarily with US Students
Academic emphasis: 
Anthropology
Biology
Environmental Science
Natural Resources
Political Science
Restricted to the following majors: 
All majors are welcome
Requirement: 

Minimum 2.5 GPA and sophomore standing. Previous college-level coursework in environmental studies, ecology or development studies is strongly recommended. A background in Portuguese, Spanish or other Romance language is also recommended.

Duration: 
Fall term
Duration: 
Winter/Spring Semester
Housing: 
Varies
Program Details: 
Visit the SIT website
Contact: 
Teppei Hayashi
Program Costs: 
Visit the SIT website