Integrating a sustainability-focused theme into custom faculty-led study abroad programs offers a variety of benefits that enrich the educational experience and foster environmental consciousness of students. By embedding sustainability into curriculum and activities, institutions can align with global educational trends and support their broader mission of promoting social responsibility and demonstrating a commitment to global citizenship.
Learning Objectives:
Design and implement faculty-led study abroad programs that incorporate sustainability themes. Participants will develop innovative program aspects, including activities, excursions, and guest lectures, which use real-life examples to demonstrate sustainability in practice. Participants will also learn to engage local communities and leverage experiential learning opportunities to enhance students’ understanding of sustainability as a lived experience.
Assess how study abroad providers can effectively collaborate with local communities to create sustainable experiential learning opportunities for students. Utilizing an understanding of local culture and resources, participants will learn to coordinate impactful and formative experiences that provide students with firsthand knowledge and skills in environmental stewardship, contributing to their overall academic and personal growth.
