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WFU/Antarctica: Human Impact on a Fragile Environment (Fall Short-Term) (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica; South Shetland, Antarctica; Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Program Terms: Fall Short-Term
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall Short-Term 2026 01/02/2026 01/02/2026 08/24/2026 12/07/2026
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 2.50 Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2 semesters completed
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Open to non-WFU Students: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Areas Offered: Contemporary Global Studies Program Term: Short Term
Program Sponsor: WFU
Program Description:

Discover Antarctica: Human Impact on a Fragile Environment

The "Human Impacts on a Fragile Environment" program is a hybrid study abroad experience that aims to provide students with a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of Antarctica. It combines a preparatory fall course led by various experts with an in-person, two-week field course in Antarctica. Through the curriculum, students explore the continent's history and natural systems, analyze the effects of human activity and climate change, and participate in hands-on research projects, such as seabird observation and oceanography. The program also encourages collaboration between students and faculty from different universities.

On-campus Academic Portion 2026: August 24th - December 7th, 2026
Abroad Portion: December 16th - December 30th, 2026
 
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Overview Discover Antarctica: Human Impact on a Fragile Environment

The "Human Impacts on a Fragile Environment" program is a hybrid study abroad experience that aims to provide students with a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of Antarctica. It combines a preparatory fall course led by various experts with an in-person, two-week field course in Antarctica. Through the curriculum, students explore the continent's history and natural systems, analyze the effects of human activity and climate change, and participate in hands-on research projects, such as seabird observation and oceanography. The program also encourages collaboration between students and faculty from different universities.
Location Ushuaia, Argentina; South Shetland Islands; Antarctic Peninsula
Program CGS: Discover Antarctica: Human Impact on a Fragile Environment
 
Faculty Paul Jones, PhD
Associate Professor of Chemistry
336.758.3708
jonespb@wfu.edu
Accommodation TBD
Excursions Planned excursions to be announced. 
Selection
  • Good Academic Standing
  • Interest in subject matter
  • Open to all majors
Costs TBD
  • Program Fee
  • Airfare (estimated)
  • Personal Expenses (estimated)
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Scholarships Scholarships are available through the Center for Global Programs and Studies
Visa & Passport Passport Information
Students need to check their passport's expiration date and ensure that it will be valid for at least 1 year after the program's end date.
US passport holders who need to renew their passport should visit the U.S. Department of State's passport website for information on this process.
Non-US passport holders who need to renew their passport should refer to their home country's passport office.

Visa Information
If you are a US citizen, you most likely will not require a visa for your short term abroad program. If you do, details will be shared with you by GPS. Non-US passport holders should check with their host country's embassy or consulate to find out if a visa is required for their program or not.
Contact Paul Jones, PhD
Associate Professor of Chemistry
336.758.3708
jonespb@wfu.edu

Amanda Batten
Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
(336) 758-3194
battena@wfu.edu
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