Signature Programs
W&L Environmental Studies liberal arts based program highlights various signature programs and opportunities for experiential learning. The program offers opportunities for international exchange, campus environmental initiatives, experiential service learning and research on campus, in the community, and abroad.
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US-Brazil ExchangeA six-month cultural immersion experience where students learn Portuguese, live in Brazil, take courses, and perform research related to energy and the environment.
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Chesapeake Bay ProgramA place-based learning initiative confronting regional and national issues pertaining to the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
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Spring Term AbroadInternational experience is viewed as an important part of a comprehensive education. The purpose of Spring Term Abroad is to further one’s knowledge of the world and its cultures and to expand the opportunities and arenas for academic inquiry.
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Service LearningPractical application of student knowledge of environmental issues based on supervised volunteer work in the greater Rockbridge community.
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Co-Curricular EventsEducational opportunities to students, staff and faculty both in and outside of the classroom.
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Environmental ForumsVarious environmental topics presented as one-credit courses highlighting noted speakers and informative poster board sessions.
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