Aysén Region, Southern Patagonia, Chile

Timing: Spring Break Applications open now

OSU students will travel to southern Patagonia, Chile to discover land management and recreation in the Andes. You'll experience beautifully diverse landscapes from luminous mountains to glacial blue rivers, and discuss the people, policies and practices that conserve them. Students will have many opportunities to immerse themselves in the vibrant and resilient culture of Chilean Patagonia!

Activities include rafting on the world-famous Rio Futaleufu, cultural immersion experiences, and hiking in protected areas between Coyhaique and hiking Chile’s first IUCN Green-list park, Cerro Castillo National Park. 

• Faculty Leaders:
  • Andrew Hawley, Senior Instructor and Program Coordinator for the Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership degree program (College of Forestry)
  • Shalynn Pack, Senior Instructor and Internship Coordinator in OSU's Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences (College of Agricultural Sciences)
• Coordinator: Rachael Fahrenbach – Director of International Programs. Contact Rachael with any questions about the course, application process, funding, itinerary or other logistics. 

Note that this program will include:

• Hiking (day trips)
• Rafting/Floating (no prior experience necessary)

Read about one student's experience in Chile on our blog!

Faculty-led programs are open to all OSU students!
College of Forestry faculty-led programs are open to every Oregon State University student — from all majors and campuses, including Corvallis, Ecampus, OSU Cascades and dual-enrolled community college students. These short-term experiences bring together a vibrant mix of learners: graduate and undergraduate students, online and in-person, from all backgrounds and walks of life. That diversity makes every trip richer — new ideas, new perspectives, and new connections that make your Oregon State experience truly global.