Climate Change and Indigeneity in Samoa
Spend four weeks in Samoa exploring the impacts of climate change on the people, environment, and culture of Samoa and other Pacific nations. This program combines western, Indigenous, and Samoan perspectives to provide a holistic understanding of Indigeneity, climate science, policy, social justice and community resilience. Through immersive coursework, collaboration with local communities, and guided excursions, students will engage directly with Indigenous leaders, policy-makers, activists and artists, contributing to projects that support Samoan communities in adapting to and mitigating climate threats.

Program Highlights:

Collaborate with Indigenous leaders, policy-makers, and community activists on climate resilience projects.
Participate in cultural excursions and activities, including homestays and visits to significant local sites.
Develop and execute a community-based project focused on climate adaptation.

The program is divided into two main sections:

Section 1: In Samoa

Spend four weeks living in Samoa, where you will stay with host families and engage in a variety of activities including guest lectures, excursions, and collaborative projects with local students and or organizations. This experience will allow you to learn firsthand how climate change is affecting the communities and how they are responding to these challenges.

Section 2: Remote Project Work

After the in-country experience, you will have a one-week break, followed by a remote project phase. During this final stage, you will work on completing your projects, finalizing deliverables, and preparing comprehensive reports for submission to community partners.

This program offers a unique opportunity to understand and contribute to the fight against climate change from a deeply rooted Indigenous perspective, striving to make a tangible impact on the communities in Samoa.

GEO program fees cover tuition, housing and some meals, excursions, books and course materials, local transportation passes, and on-site orientation. Insurance and a 24-hour emergency service are also included. For information on scholarship funding, please visit our website's Scholarships page.

Application deadlines and program dates are subject to change and/or be extended, so please see the GEO program website to confirm.

To find out more about GEO (Global Education Oregon) study abroad programs:

Visit our website: geo.uoregon.edu
Email us at: geoinfo@uoregon.edu
Call us at: (541) 346-3207

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