Andes Meet the Sea Study Abroad Academic Information

Course Structure 

This program is 16 undergraduate credits valid during Winter Term. 

Course Schedule 

January

  • Online pre-departure orientation course

February

  • Various field stops in the Los Lagos, Los Rios, and Aysen regions of Patagonia
  • Courses include Consensus and Natural Resources, Forest Ecology, Aquatic Biological Invasions
  • A guest speaker seminar, see more details below.

March

  • Continuation from above
  • Week 2-3: OFOR488 International Internship - 3 credits

Note: Students also have the option to stay in Chile for the spring break study abroad program, "Parks and Protected Areas of Patagonia" that will include rafting and hiking in nearby national parks. 

Courses

Students will take a variety of ecology-focused courses online pre-departure and in-person at participating Chilean universities. Courses will fulfill degree requirements for College of Forestry, College of Agricultural Sciences, and CEOAS students. Other majors may use these credits are electives and professional experience (internship).

Courses include:

  • Pre-departure orientation course (1 credit)
  • Forest Ecology (FES/FOR 341 – 3 credits). This course has a prerequisite (Forest Biology or a Biology series) that students must complete by the end of Fall Term to be eligible for the program.
  • Aquatic Biological Invasions (FW421 – 4 credits)
  • Consensus and Natural Resources (FES/FW 485 – 3 credits)
  • Seminar (INTL388 – 2 credits)
  • Internship (FOR/FWCS/INTL 410 – 3 credits) at locations such as INFOR, CIEP, Parque Pumalin, Senda Darwin and others

Note: If you have already completed one or more of these courses, talk to your advisor about substituting the credits for others.

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

Physical requirements: extensive walking/hiking

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.
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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!