Summer 2025 Field Studies

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

Study of North Atlantic marine life at the marine sciences laboratory of the Darling Marine Centre in Maine. Investigates the ecology, diversity, biogeography, and oceanography of coastal marine ecosystems with particular emphasis on rocky shores, mudflats, estuaries, and salt marshes. Highlights include a puffin-watching trip, Coastal Maine Botanical gardens, Pemaquid Point lighthouse, and a lobster dinner. 

• Program Leaders: Kathryn Sutherland and TBD
  
• Program Location: Darling Marine Center, Damariscotta, Maine 
• Tentative Travel Dates: July 8-21, 2025
• Credit: 2 – Standard Letter
• Prerequisites: BIO210 Introduction to Marine Science
• Course Requirements: Attendance at pre-travel meetings, participation in all on-site activities, graded detailed field notebooks, scientific data analysis, fieldwork on-site, lab practical exam, and final lab report.
• Anticipated Number of Students: 12 
• Estimated Undergraduate Program Fee: $2,400
• Program Fee Includes: Tuition, housing, all meals, on-site transportation, on-site activities, and lab facility fees
• Estimated Additional Costs: Airfare or other transportation to/from Portland, Maine $550, personal expenses, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0. 
• Visa: N/A
  
• Special Notifications: This course is physically demanding with substantial walking, walking on uneven ground or pavement, use of stairs, and strenuous activities such as one sampling trip on a boat and one field excursion using kayaks. There will also be locations with no air conditioning. All meals will be provided by Duke Marine lab's on site cafeteria which caters for vegetarians, however students with food allergies may have limited food options. Finally, this program has a zero-tolerance alcohol policy for all students.   

* All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

Lack of access to potable water and adequate sanitation are responsible for the death of 1.8 million people a year, most of them children under the age of five. Needless to say, improving water quality and sanitation and hygiene practices is a public health imperative. This field study takes you into rural communities in which water projects are being implemented to reduce the incidence of water-related diseases. You learn, firsthand, how to test water to make sure that it is potable and how people are trying to solve the problem at the household level. For a more complete overview on this field study you can watch videos from #WaSHDR2016 or #WaSHDR2015, and/or read this Rollins 360 article

• Program Leader: Pedro Bernal 
• Program Location: Dominican Republic 
• Tentative Travel Dates: Maymester Schedule 
• Credit: 4 - Credit/No Credit 
• Prerequisites: None 
• Course Requirements: Completion of a personal reflection and the program assessment. 
• Anticipated Number of Students: 12 
• Estimated Program Fee: $3,100 
• Program Fee Includes: Round-trip airfare from Orlando International Airport (MCO), housing, all meals, on-site activities, tuition, program administration, emergency insurance 
• Estimated Additional Costs: Passport $165, personal expenses  
• Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens 
• Special Notifications:   
  

*All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

Italy has always represented a point of contact between members of different cultures…Etruscans, Greeks, Romans, Jews and Early Christians, all of who saw the world through different religious worldviews. This field study will provide students with a survey of religious practices, both Pagan and Christian through visits to archaeological sites, museums, and churches. Students will explore Etruscan tombs, Greek and Roman Temples, Underground Shrines to Mithras, Ancient Synagogues, Early Churches, and a Papal Palace associated with a major Catholic Miracle. The itinerary includes Rome, Pompeii, Orvieto, and Paestum. 

• Program Leaders: Robert Vander Poppen and Scott Rubarth 
• Program Location: Pompeii, Rome, and Orvieto, Italy 
• Tentative Travel Dates: May 14–25, 2025 
• Credit: 2 – Credit/ No Credit 
• Prerequisites: None 
• Course Requirements: Pre-program readings, daily on-site journal, student site/monument presentation, post-program site comparison paper 
• Anticipated Number of Students: 14-16 
• Estimated Program Fee: $2,960 
• Program Fee Includes: Housing, onsite transportation, onsite activities, all breakfasts, two group dinners. 
• Estimated Additional Costs: Round-trip airfare from MCO $1,800, passport $165, most meals $___, personal expenses $___, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0.  
• Visa:  Not required for U.S. citizens 
• Special Notifications:   
  

* All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Application Deadline: November 4, 2024

Colombia is a nation characterized by stark contrasts.  This trip delves into its rich imperial history, tumultuous recent past, and the evolving dynamics of its traditional extractive economy. In the twenty-first century, Colombia is witnessing a transformative shift with the emergence of innovative tourism and tech start-ups. This trip aims to unravel the intricacies of these diverse facets, exploring how they intersect and shape the vibrant tapestry of this South American nation. The main goal is to challenge preconceived notions, offering students an opportunity to gain an understanding of Colombia's ongoing process of rebuilding, and the strides it has taken to forge ahead through innovation while respecting and preserving its historical roots. 

• Program Leaders: Valerie Summet and Ed Bustos 
• Program Location: Medellin, Salento (coffee region), and Bogotá, Colombia 
• Tentative Travel Dates: May 13–26, 2025 
• Credit: 2 – Credit/No Credit 
• Prerequisites: 1 credit pre-req course (Credit/No Credit) in Spring 2025 
• Course Requirements:  daily reflections and team summaries, photo essay or multimedia presentation, research paper, personal reflection essay 
• Anticipated Number of Students: 12 
• Estimated Program Fee: $4,190 
• Program Fee Includes: Round-trip airfare from Orlando International Airport (MCO), housing, all tours, all breakfasts, 7/14 lunches, 5/14 dinners  
• Estimated Additional Costs: Passport $165, personal expenses $400, some meals, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0.  
• Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens 
• Special Notifications:   
  

* All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Application Deadline: November 4, 2024

From April to June of 1994, in a span of 90 days, a million men, women and children were murdered in Rwanda, many by neighbors and even family members. In just 28 years the people of Rwanda have rebuilt their nation and reconciled this tragic genocide in ways that are nothing short of miraculous. Today Rwanda is a peaceful people and a growing economy, welcoming international support with open arms. The 2025 Rollins in Rwanda Field Study, the seventh of its kind, will offer students an opportunity to live and work side by side with children, families, teachers and villagers in rural Rwanda for two weeks on selected projects to include: community gardening, health, and nutrition initiatives, co-teaching in community schools, English teaching, community literacy projects, and others. Includes visits to Akagara National Park in Eastern Province, Kigali, and the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

• Program Leader: Angela Griner 
• Program Location: Rwanda 
• Tentative Travel Dates: May 12–26, 2025 
• Credit: 3 – Credit/No Credit 
• Prerequisites: 1-credit orientation course during Spring 2025 
• Course Requirements: Journal, final reflection paper, and mixed media presentation 
• Anticipated Number of Students: 12 
• Estimated Program Fee: $3,550 
• Program Fee Includes: Round-trip airfare to Rwanda, tuition, housing, onsite activities, onsite transportation meals/food 
• Estimated Additional Costs: Transportation to/from Orlando International Airport (MCO) $_____, immunizations, visa $___, Passport $165, personal expenses $___, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0.  
• Visa: Yes, will be obtained upon arrival in Rwanda  
• Special Notifications:

* All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

Costa Rica is a world leader in both biological diversity and sustainable development. Indeed, the conservation and promotion of this biological diversity is a key element in Costa Rica’s model of sustainable development. Through this field study we'll view firsthand the differing habitats and management strategies associated with the wide variety of protected areas in Costa Rica. The areas visited will include national parks, national wildlife refuges, large and small private preserves, and biological corridors. Each has a role to play in protecting the natural resources necessary for sustainable development.  Itinerary Highlights: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Santa Elena Reserve, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Arenal National Park, La Selva Biological Station, Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Poas Volcano National Park, 3 species of monkeys, 2 species of sloths, anteaters, and 900 species of birds. 

• Program Leader: Barry Allen 
• Program Location: Costa Rica 
• Tentative Travel Dates: May 14-24, 2025 
• Credit: 2 credits, Letter Grade 
• Prerequisites: ENV 353 (Spring 2024) 
• Course Requirements: 15 page field report 
• Anticipated Number of Students: 12 
• Estimated Program Fee: $2,950 
• Program Fee Includes: Round-trip airfare from Orlando International  Airport (MCO), all meals, housing, all park entrances, on-site transportation, tuition 
• Estimated Additional Costs: Passport $165, personal expenses, gratuities 
• Visa:  Not required for U.S. citizens 
• Special Notifications: This field study involves considerable walking and hiking in areas of uneven ground and terrain, use of stairs, mountain roads which could induce motion sickness, high altitude and heights activities, limited food options for students with restricted diets or allergies, and no air conditioning at certain points.
  

* All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

Tour Vietnam and learn more about the history and culture of this fascinating place! Visit many of the nation’s 54 ethnic minorities. Explore the bustling business center of Ho Chi Minh City and the elegant capital of Hanoi. This trip will focus on the history of Vietnam, including the American involvement in the country, and how that history has shaped the culture and economy of the modern nation. Students will fly to Dien Bien Phu--the site of the defeat of French colonial forces, view the ruins of the Champa empire, hike with Tay natives along the Laos border, explore the palaces of the Nguyen dynasty, and enjoy an evening at the opera. At the same time, students will enjoy world-renown cuisine and experience a wide variety of indigenous and colonial art and architecture.   

• Program Leaders: Claire Strom and Nicole Solomon 
• Program Location: Vietnam 
• Tentative Travel Dates: May 18–31, 2025 
• Credit: 2 – Credit/No Credit 
• Prerequisites: Either History of Vietnam, or Decade of Decisions: 1960s 
• Course Requirements: Attendance at pre-trip meetings, in-country attendance, participation in regular discussions and debriefings, individual site presentation with accompanying reflection paper, cultural reflection assignment, and post-trip survey. 
• Anticipated Number of Students: 14 
• Estimated Program Fee: $2,480 
• Program Fee Includes: On-site transportation, housing, admission fees, tips, breakfasts, and some other meals 
• Estimated Additional Costs: Round-trip airfare to/from Orlando International Airport (MCO) $1,500, Passport $165, additional meals $___, personal expenses $___, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0 
• Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens 
• Special Notifications:

* All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

An archipelago of over 7,600 islands, the Philippines is a nation whose culture is heavily influenced by Spanish colonization and American military oversight while maintaining Asian roots. After emerging from the authoritarian Marcos regime, the Philippines has prioritized economic development to reduce the wealth gap among its citizens while working to reverse previous environmental damage and conserve the natural beauty of the country. Students will learn how the Philippines are at the forefront of global citizenship and actively working on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Students will engage with locals throughout Manila and hear what global issues Filipinos are addressing and the innovations they have developed and how they are globally connected. We will start in cosmopolitan Manila, the “texting capital of the world”, taking in the historical influence of Spanish rule and then visit the University of the Philippines and engage with local students. Then we’ll move onto Cebu and experience the natural beauty of the Philippines and take a river cruise on the Loboc River. In Bohol, we’ll get close to the Tarsier monkey, one of the smallest primates in the world. We’ll also spend a day with a local organization engaged in community service. The program concludes in Boracay, and students will hear from locals about their struggle for Indigenous Land rights. 

• Program Leader: Mary Choi Robinson 
• Program Location: Manila, Cebu, and Boracay, Philippines 
• Tentative Travel Dates: May 11-20, 2025 
• Credit: 2 - Credit/No Credit 
• Prerequisites: None 
• Course Requirements: Attend pre-trip meetings, complete readings, research NGOs, participation in program activities and discussions, cross-cultural interview, 4-5 page essay, cultural reflection essay   
• Anticipated Number of Students: 16 
• Estimated Program Fee: $3,170 
• Program Fee Includes: Tuition, program administration, emergency insurance, accommodation, in-country flights, on-site transportation, on-site English-speaking guide, on-site activities and entrance fees, a few meals 
• Estimated Additional Costs: Round-trip airfare from Orlando International Airport (MCO) $1,800, passport $165, personal expenses, most meals 
• Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens 
• Special Notifications: 

* All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

Be a part of the international theatre scene at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! The Edinburgh Fringe is the world's largest arts festival with over 2,500 international performances from 60 nations taking place in over 300 venues over a 25-day period. The Fringe was established in 1947 as an unjuried alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival, and has often showcased experimental works that might otherwise not be invited to a more conservative festival. Students will go on a day excursion to the Scottish Highlands and attend a variety of unique performances at The Fringe; experiencing the culture and history of Edinburgh, Scotland and its ties to the international theatre scene. 

• Program Leaders: Lisa Cody-Rapport and Lauren Cushman 
• Program Location: Scotland 
• Tentative Travel Dates: July 25-August 7, 2025 
• Credit: 2 – Credit/No Credit 
• Prerequisites: None – preference to Theatre, Art, English, and History majors and minors 
• Course Requirements: Attend daily class meetings, mandatory group ticketed shows, day-trip Highlands tour, and complete daily journal. 
• Anticipated Number of Students: 18-20 
• Estimated Program Fee: $2,700 
• Program Fee Includes: Housing, some meals, some show tickets, airport transfers in Edinburgh, and day-trip bus tour of Scottish Highlands  
• Estimated Additional Costs: Round-trip airfare to/from Orlando International Airport (MCO) $1,200, Passport $165, personal expenses $___, most meals, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0.  
• Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens 
• Special Notifications:   

* All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations. 

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program. 

Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

On this field study, students in the Master of Liberal Studies program at the Hamilton Holt school will learn about the rich culture and history of Morocco, a majority Muslim country with Arab, Berber, and African identities located at the crossroads of Europe. This trip will also examine many of the contemporary challenges Morocco faces, including migration, climate change, urbanization, and maintaining the stability of a monarchy in a region wrought with conflict and turmoil. In Morocco, we will visit several historic cities that were constructed by Arabs expelled from Andalusia in the 15th century, learn about the contemporary challenges Moroccan migrants face in Europe, while also learning about Morocco’s own migration issues with sub-Saharan migrants. We will also learn more about the food, culture, art, religion, and music of Morocco, including its Jewish past. 

• Program Leader: Rachel Newcomb and Nour Bennani 
• Program Location: Morocco 
• Tentative Travel Dates: May 31-June 9, 2025 
• Credit: 2 – Credit/No Credit 
• Prerequisites: MLS Program 
• Course Requirements: Pre-trip meetings and presentations, on-site presentations, post-trip research paper 
• Anticipated Number of Students: 12 
• Estimated Program Fee: $2,580 plus MLS tuition 
• Program Fee Includes: Housing, most evening meals, on-site transportation, museum, concert, and site entrance fees, tuition, program administration and emergency insurance 
• Estimated Additional Costs: Round-trip airfare from Orlando International Airport (MCO) $1,200, passport $165, lunches and additional meals $100, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0. 
• Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens 
• Special Notifications:

* All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.

** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.