The programs described on this page are samples. We can develop a new custom program on any subject, anywhere in the Western Hemisphere or Europe, including locations in the United States for “study away” programs. We specialize in community-based and culturally-immersive experiences.
Bahamas: Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Bahamas: Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Students will embark on a 9-day immersive trip to the Bahamas, exploring agriculture and natural resource management through hands-on learning and cultural exchanges in Nassau and Eleuthera.
Program Highlights
Engage with agriculture and natural resource experts at a marine education center on beautiful Eleuthera island
Snorkel a James Bond sunken airplane and learn about colonial history in Clifton Heritage National Park
Learn about small ruminant livestock at a government operated demonstration farm
The Bahamas trip offers students a comprehensive exploration of agriculture, natural resource management, and cultural heritage through hands-on activities, expert-led tours, and immersive experiences in Nassau and Eleuthera, including visits to agro-industrial farms, heritage parks, and pristine marine environments.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival to Nassau. Orientation and welcome dinner.
Day 2
Visit to Gladstone Road Agro-Industrial Park. Meeting with local students.
Day 3
Workshop on Food, Culture, and Agriculture
Day 4
Visit to Clifton Heritage Park and Beach with guided snorkeling of an underwater sculpture park and a James Bond movie scene
Day 5
Travel to Eleuthera. Coral Reef Ecology Lesson and Snorkel
Day 6
Stone Crab Work with Researchers.
Day 7
Visit of a farm, specializing in small ruminant production.
Day 8
Invasive Species Lesson & Lionfish Dissection. Mangrove Ecology and Snorkel
Day 9
Swim in the Queen’s bath. Departure
