Course Structure 

This program is 15+ credits valid during Winter Term. 

See a samply Syllabus & Itinerary from 2023. Stay tuned for 2025 updates!

 

Course Schedule:

January: online re-course work

February: 4 weeks at the Universidad de Chile Forestry Department's Field Station at Frutillar including field trips to Chiloe Islands. Courses include Consensus in Natural Resources, Forest Ecology, Salmon Conservation, 1-3cr. NR Seminar (guest speakers).

March: 

week 1: field course in Coyhaique. 1-3cr.

week 2-3: OFOR488 International Internship. 3cr.

 

Students have the option to stay on for the NEW spring break program AND/OR new tudents can come down for the 1 week TRAL course as a 3 credit spring break program. 

 

Requirements

At least sophomore class standing by beginning of program
2.75 OSU GPA or higher
Satisfactory OSU Conduct Record
All applicants must successfully complete an interview demonstrating academic purpose and maturity.
Knowledge of Spanish is beneficial, but not necessary

Physcial requirements: extensive walking/hiking

 

Natural Resource Majors: See how this program fits within your major requirements!

 

Steps to Apply

1.  Complete the application through the OSU GO Application Portal
2. All students will be interviewed by the program leaders as the final step in the application process. Applicants will be individually contacted for interviews.
3. Check out our page with tips and recommendations for submitting a strong application!

 
NOTE: After beginning your application, you are permitted to save and return to it repeatedly. Just make sure you complete all items before the deadline!

 

Applications open summer 2024!
 

Background

Check out our student story about the Mountains to the Sea program on our blog.