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SFS/Cambodia: Freshwater and Forest Ecosystems (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
  • Restrictions: WFU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2026 03/15/2026 03/15/2026 TBA TBA
Spring 2027 10/15/2026 10/15/2026 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 2.75 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 Prior Language Study Required: None
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Residence Hall Click here for a definition of this term Open to non-WFU Students: No
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Areas Offered: Anthropology, Biology, Contemporary Global Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Environmental Science/Studies, Religious Studies, Sociology Program Term: Fall, Spring
Program Sponsor: SFS
Program Description:

SFS/Cambodia: Freshwater and Forest Ecosystems

Trace Cambodia’s freshwater network from the swift channels of the Mekong to the flooded forests where rising waters transform entire landscapes. Follow the pulse of a river system that ties ecology to culture as you move through wetlands, chart tributaries, and track the seasonal migrations of fish that feed millions. Spend time in upland communities observing elephants and gibbons in evergreen forests, then step into the energy of Phnom Penh, a capital shaped by water, history, and rapid change. Students measure water quality, trace patterns of habitat change, and collaborate with communities navigating the realities of a changing climate. Each week builds toward Directed Research, where your findings contribute to strategies for protecting Cambodia’s living waters in a changing world.
   

   
Overview
  • Map freshwater and forest dynamics through GIS, field surveys, and community-based data collection spanning farms, floodplains, and upland springs.
  • Study elephant and gibbon behavior while engaging with conservation efforts in Cambodia’s highland forests.
  • Collaborate with scientists, fishers, and Bunong leaders to turn ecological insight into restoration solutions.
  • Explore the forest temples of Angkor Wat to understand how ecology, religion, and empire shaped the Khmer world.
  • Conduct Directed Research with faculty mentors, collect, analyze and interpret data, and present your findings to partners and stakeholders driving conservation decisions.
Visit the SFS website for more information.