Domestic and Abroad Programs
Studying away from Skidmore is a major facet of an ESS education at Skidmore. Although
not required, 80% to 90% of ESS majors study abroad or participate in an off-campus
domestic program. Over the past several years, ESS majors have studied in countries
all over the world through various programs.
Students studying abroad or in an off-campus domestic program work through Skidmore鈥檚 Office of Off-Campus Study and Exchanges to apply for programs. They also work with their academic advisor to choose a program
and courses that will enhance their education and interests.
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in order to see the list of ESS-approved programs. Note that ESS students are not
required to choose an ESS-approved program.
Environmental Studies majors should complete two of the three required core courses
before studying abroad. Environmental Science majors should complete both of their
core courses. Only two courses taken abroad can count toward the major during any
given semester, but all courses can usually transfer back for general credits. Courses
taken abroad cannot substitute for any core course.
Each year, Skidmore sponsors a number of faculty-led travel seminars to locations around the world. Travel seminars that complement the ESS curriculum
allow students to learn about environmental issues in another part of the world. Travel
seminar courses meet weekly over the course of a semester, plus involve a trip where
students accompany one or two faculty members as they explore a focused topic that
uses the destination as a classroom.