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Individual Student
Expeditions

Travel solo, but not alone. EPI runs Individual Student Travel Programs for middle school, high school, and college students. You'll travel to some of the world's most incredible field sites, work with endangered wildlife and renowned scientists, and meet like-minded peers that care about the future of the planet. Check out our destinations below.

Sea Turtle Ecology

Costa Rica

Tuition

$2,995

Duration

9 Days

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Sea Turtle Ecology

Study an endangered reptile with a 100-million-year history. Protect critical ecosystems. Walk beneath lush rainforest canopies and learn about the immense biodiversity of tropical flora and fauna. Exchange ideas about life, science, and our shared world with Costa Rican students.

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Felines & Primates

Costa Rica

Tuition

$2,795

Duration

9 Days

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Felines & Primates

Explore the rainforest at Pacuare Reserve, home to howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and white-faced capuchins. Track jaguars. Set camera traps. Learn how to protect these critical ecosystems, and end the course by rafting one of Costa Rica's beautiful rivers.

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Tropical Ecology

Belize

Tuition

$3,445

Duration

9 Days

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Tropical Ecology

From the incredible diversity of inland rainforests to the swaying seagrass beds of the Caribbean, Belize is a country of profound beauty. Conduct research in the Maya Mountains and help protect the fascinating marine life of the Belize Barrier Reef.

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Winter Ecology

Yellowstone

Tuition

$2,545

Duration

9 Days

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Winter Ecology

Winter in Yellowstone is a dynamic and thrilling season. Bison crowd around thermal pools while the park's predators prepare winter strategies. Join EPI and a group of other passionate students to assist with wildlife research in the field while observing and learning about the intricacies of this nearly intact ecosystem.

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Wildlife Ecology

Yellowstone

Tuition

$2,545

Duration

9 Days

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Wildlife Ecology

With rugged mountain vistas, steaming thermal features, and iconic species like bison and wolves, Yellowstone National Park is brimming with ecological wonders. You’ll get up close with many of them as you collect data alongside park and national forest scientists. By the end of your course, you’ll have a strong understanding of the complex conservation issues facing the region.

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Island Ecology

Galapagos Islands

Tuition

$5,795

Duration

9 Days

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Island Ecology

There's no better laboratory for conservation biology field studies than the Galapagos Islands. From the waters teeming with species found only here, to the highlands inhabited by giant tortoises, you'll work to understand and protect this fragile ecosystem.

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Marine Science

Baja, Mexico

Tuition

$2,745

Duration

7 Days

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Marine Science

Join EPI and a group of other students at the world’s aquarium for the adventure of a lifetime. Spend your days and nights surrounded by sky-blue waters and red rocks as you collect data on the incredible marine life that call this ecosystem home.

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Whale Ecology

Baja, Mexico

Tuition

$3,145

Duration

9 Days

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Whale Ecology

The waters of Baja, Mexico are home to more than a third of the world's marine mammals. Travel to the Gulf of California to study one of the most charismatic—the grey whale. Work with researchers to gather important baseline data about the whales in the area and help establish a photo-ID database.

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Study Abroad

Discover your independence

What's it like to travel on EPI's field ecology programs? Follow Tyler as he works with wildlife, helps out scientists, and discovers a new sense of independence.

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