Students on Ice: Learn about and Travel to the Arctic or Antarctic
Students on Ice offers unique learning expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. Their mandate is to provide students from around the world with inspiring educational opportunities at the ends of the earth, and in doing so, help them foster a new understanding and respect for the planet. High school, college and university students can apply. On expedition, several different learning formats are used depending on the topic being explored, the ship's location, weather conditions, and the skills and experiences of the education team members. These learning formats include: lectures, workshops and hands-on activities that will be shore, zodiac, and ship-based in setting. They also incorporate small group discussion and reflection opportunities into each day through "pod teams." A theme of "Environmental Leadership" weaves itself through the education programme in conjunction with an ongoing exploration of the history, culture, general science, and politics of the place of travel.
Listing Details
Organization Name
Students on Ice
Organization Mandate
Students on Ice is an organization offering unique learning expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. In doing so, they help foster a new understanding and respect for the planet.
Address
Natural Heritage Building, Gatineau, QC, Canada, J9J 3N7
Address 2
1740 Chemin Pink
Telephone
(1) 1-866-336-6423 or 819-827-3300
Non-profit organization?
No
Countries
Regions
Duration
2 weeks or less, 2 weeks - 1 month
Age (min)
14
Age (max)
90
Age notes
The age range is mostly between 14 and 19.
Price range
>$5000
Price incluces
Accommodation, Airport pick-up, Meals, Orientation
Academic Subjects
Lectures~ workshops~ and hands-on research activities will focus on subjects such as marine biology~ glaciology~ geology~ earth sciences~ environmental issues~ deep ecology~ politics~ polar history~ culture~ flora and fauna~ oceanography~ sustainable development~ traditional knowledge~ art~ applied technology~ and much more.
Application process and requirements
Application forms can be downloaded from the website.
Language
English
Certification
Credit is available.
Funding information
Various forms of financial aid are available.
Student status required?
Yes
Type of student status required
Qualifications required
None