SFS PANAMA: TROPICAL ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS:
THE HUMAN IMPACT
(SUMMER I)
PROGRAM DETAILS
Term | Summer Session I
Credits | 4 semester-hour credits
Prerequisites | No course prerequisites | 2.5 GPA | 18 years of age
Application Deadline | April 1st. Early applications encouraged!
OVERVIEW
Study abroad in Panama and immerse yourself in the dynamic community of Bocas del Toro. Snorkel and hike through the diverse environments of Bocas – from coral reefs and mangroves to beaches and rainforests – and study human impacts, such as tourism, on the island’s ecosystems and communities.
Meet the local residents who depend on both tourism and natural resources and learn about current approaches to sustainable development in the archipelago.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
→ Enjoy the Caribbean Sea as your backyard – work, study, snorkel, and live at our island campus.
→ Travel extensively around the islands of Bocas del Toro - above and below the water -encountering mangroves, rainforests, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and agroforestry fincas.
→ Explore the intricacies of contemporary tourism in Bocas del Toro - wildlife tourism, adventure tourism, Indigenous tourism, and others - and the intersections of conservation, economy, and culture.
LOCATION
Our students live and study at the Center for Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies, once a beachfront hotel that sits among the slender palms and warm sands of Isla Colón lies the Center. You’ll take your classes over the waves of the Caribbean and among the surrounding rainforests and reefs. The laid-back tourist hub of Bocas Town is a short taxi ride away, with access to shops, restaurants, and a vibrant culture that is as unique as the mix of people who live here.
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