Journey to the center of the Earth’s global climate change debate. Chile is the ultimate hotbed to study wind, solar, hydro and geothermal energy and harness your curiosity.
Stretching 4000-miles, this dynamic country is leading the way in the development of alternative energy sources and new initiatives in energy research. Explore controversial renewable projects and decide where you stand. Take an overnight horseback trek, like a true Chilean, and visit a small-scale solar center. Travel to wind farms and water treatment plants. Stand atop geothermal hot springs. Work in remote Aymara communities, educating children on environmental issues. Meet all the players: the pioneers, the naysayers, advocates, engineers, elected officials and the everyday Chilean people.
“I’m going home with a deeper, more sincere, intimate connection to my environment— because I came on this trip. ” — Sydney Linder, Providence, RI
After twenty-days of witnessing the climate and energy issues firsthand, you may arrive at the realization that you too are an energy source. A source of power to join and shape the conversation and ultimately effect change – not just in Chile, but back home as well.
COLLEGE CREDIT
Three environmental science college credits through Lesley University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
30 hours of community service
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- Highlights
- Study renewable energy and climate change in dynamic Chile
- Visit controversial renewable energy projects
- Hike and horseback ride through the stunning Chilean countryside
- Visit the salt flats of the Atacama Desert
- Witness geothermal hot springs up close
- Experience wind, solar, hydro and traditional energy sources
- Experience Required
- No experience necessary
- Locations
- Atacama Desert
- Cajon del Maipo
- Elqui Valley
- Valparaiso
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