Study geography all over the world
The Department of Geography offers winter term opportunities in New Zealand and Antarctica.
Students in the Meteorology major may satisfy their experiential learning requirement by participating in one of the following study abroad programs through CNRE: Dominican Republic, Antarctica, or New Zealand. Geography majors may satisfy their requirement with any three-credit university approved study abroad program.
Check out the upcoming options below. You can search for additional options by location, major, and other criteria through the Global Education Office.
Study in Antarctica
Students enrolled in this two-part fall course will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the Antarctic Peninsula via the gateway city of Ushuaia, Argentina. The six-credit course has a Fall lecture component that prepares students academically and logistically for an expected 10-day excursion to Antarctica over the winter session. While abroad, students work collaboratively on field projects focused on the cryosphere, sustainable tourism, phytoplankton, or sea birds.
Experience New Zealand
Study resource conservation issues, sustainability, physical and cultural landscapes, and the amazing natural history of New Zealand’s South Island during this three-week, six-credit course led by Virginia Tech faculty and New Zealand-based experts.
Spend a semester in Scotland at the University of Dundee
Spend a semester at the University of Dundee, an 800-year-old institution in eastern Scotland. Students who spend a semester at the University of Dundee will fulfill the Department of Geography field experience requirement. Additionally, students have an option to participate in field study classes with excursions to Iceland and Spain. Geography and environmental science courses will easily transfer to meet major elective requirements.
The Dean’s International Study Scholarship provides assistance for students who plan to study overseas. There is one application period for winter/spring programs (October 1 to November 1) and one for summer/fall programs (February 1 to March 1). Global Education Scholarships are also available.