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Alaska Spring Trimester. $1750: $400 October, $600 January, $750 April Next trip: Spring 2008 |
| Alaska Field Study: Overview |
| The Alaska Field Study focuses on the cultural and natural history of the state. Through readings, museums, speakers, activities, and travel the students will gain a better understanding of the Alaskan people, history, and ecology. We concentrate our travel on several geographic areas: the Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, and the Interior. |
| Camping | Beginner to Expert: State Park Style Campgrounds for the majority of evenings. |
| Hiking | Moderate to Strenuous: Several Hikes on Mountain Trails, Forests, & Glaciers, Hikes range from 45 minutes to 5 Hours |
| Weather | Cool and Wet: 40-65 degress F, 20+ Hours of Daylight |
| Meals | Food will Consist of Student-cooked Camp Meals and Local Restaurants |
| Alaska Field Study: Curriculum | |
| Museums | Anchorage Museum of History & Art, Pratt Museum of Natural History in Homer, Talkeetna Historical Society Museum, Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Visitor Center at Portage Glacier |
| Activities | Rafting, Hiking, Whale-watching, Tide Pooling, Fishing, Biking, Water Color Painting, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Mountain Climbing, Journaling, Meeting and Listening to Local Speakers, Watching Alaskan Films, Participating in Discussions, Cooking |
| Texts (provided) | The Readers' Companion to Alaska, Alaska Magazine, Local Newspapers, Articles of Local Interest |
| Alaska Field Study: Packing List (pdf) |
| Alaska Field Study: Sample Itinerary (pdf) |