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CIEE Ecology + Sustainability in Lisbon, Portugal (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Lisbon, Portugal
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accounting, Anthropology, Architecture, Arts, Biology, Business, Communications, Culture, Design, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Gender Studies, Health Science, History, IT/Computer Science, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion/Theology, Sociology, Sustainability, Urban Studies Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Ecology + Sustainability

Lisbon, Portugal

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Program Overview

Your Ecology + Sustainability program in Lisbon lasts a full semester and is designed for you to engage with the world's most pressing environmental challenges in a local context. You will enroll in a combination of sustainability- and discipline-focused CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, to develop your understanding of the ecological, social, economic, and political contexts of environmental sustainability in Lisbon. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to sustainability and the environment. Live and learn in Lisbon!

Unique Experiences

EXPLORE THE MARINE PROTECTED AREA AT AVENCAS BEACH

TO CONDUCT A BIODIVERSITY SURVEY OF THIS ROCKY SHORE ECOSYSTEM AND DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTED AREAS IN NATURE CONSERVATION

VISIT THE IBERIAN WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER

TO WITNESS THE WORK BEING DEVELOPED TO REHABILITATE WOLVES THAT WERE VICTIMS OF TRAPS, MISTREATMENT, OR ILLEGAL CAPTIVITY

VOLUNTEER WITH A LOCAL CONSERVATION NGO

TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARD THE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF A LOCAL SAND DUNE ECOSYSTEM AND ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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Program Highlights

  • Featured Courses: Choose from a set of theoretical and practical Ecology and Sustainability courses that explore today's pressing environmental issues.
  • Sustainability in Practice Workshop: Take part in an optional workshop to compare different models of sustainability in your host country and around the world. Topics may include business, public policy, technology, waste-management, and more.  
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities and volunteer work on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and more while applying real-life solutions to challenges in the fields of energy, waste management, and conservation. 
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in a for-credit internship, directed independent research project, or service-learning to connect with local leaders on environmental protection projects.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Lisbon will open doors for you to explore Portugal’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities:

  • Dolphin watching with marine biologists in the Sado estuary, learning about the protected dolphin population that lives in the bay of Setubal 
  • Embark on a kayaking adventure on the Tagus River during an excursion to Tomar and Constância, renowned for their medieval history, monuments, and diverse ecosystems.  

  • Participate in a cooking class to learn how to bake the famous pastel de nata, Portugal's beloved custard tart and discover how traditional baking methods can be sustainable, supporting local ingredients and reducing waste

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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