The Center for Rainforest Studies lies at the end of the Atherton Tablelands in the heart of the traditional land of the Yidinji people. Protected World Heritage forests and farmland surround the rolling, tropical site. Sightings of tropical birds, bandicoots, pademelons, primitive musky rat kangaroo, amethystine pythons, and other unique rainforest species are common.

During the program, students will register in four academic courses through Boston University:

BI/EE (NS) 369 Rainforest Ecology
EE (NS) 370 Principles of Forest Management
EE (SS) 302 Environmental Policy and Socioeconomic Values
EE 491 or 492 Directed Research

Coursework includes lectures, classroom work, field research, community research, and faculty led "directed" reesarch.

Field research includes: collecting data on potential responses to global climate change' researching habitat use and animal behaviors, resilience to cyclonic events, land use; local resident involvement in restoration projects; and discovering cost effective and ecologically beneficial methods of restoration.

Student work represents a vital contribution toward broader studies on global climate change, biological integrity of rainforest fragments, and developing restoration practices to maximize rates of plant growth and colonization by fauna.

Students are actively involved in either rainforest replanting or site maintenance with local landcare groups.

The main building has a fully-equipped computer laboratory, 24-hour internet access, an up-to-date scientific library, and a student common room.

Subjects:

Art/Fine Arts, Australian Studies, Biochemistry, Biology (General), Communications, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Sci. (Atmosph.), Environmental Studies, Field-Study, Media and Cultural Studies, Science, Social Sciences, Student Trips (non-credit), Sustainable Development, Travel / Tourism, Tropical Biology

Admission for SFS's programs are rolling, and applications from qualified candidates are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. It is therefore to your advantage to submit a completed application as early as possible.

Programs may fill quickly, so you are encouraged you to apply early to ensure admission into the program of your choice.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online (http://www.fieldstudies.org/pages/1884_online_application_preparation.cf...).

Supporting application documents (references, transcripts, Participation Approval Form) should be mailed to:
The School for Field Studies
10 Federal Street, Suite 24
Salem, MA 01970-3876

Semester Program Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, in good academic standing and have completed at least one college-level ecology or biology course. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA.

Fall/ Spring 2009: $16,150

Fees include: tuition, room, board, local travel.

Students are also responsible for international airfare.

The following table displays the breakdown of costs that are provided in each term:

Term	Included In Cost	Not Included
(spring)		airfare books cell phone course materials excursions housing: home stay housing: residence hall housing: shared apartment housing: studio International Student Identity Card laundry local transportation pass meals medical insurance tuition visa services
(fall)		airfare books cell phone course materials excursions housing: home stay housing: residence hall housing: shared apartment housing: studio International Student Identity Card laundry local transportation pass meals medical insurance tuition visa services

A third of the property's 153 acres is mature rainforest within which the student cabins are nestled. The site is alive with the sounds of the rainforest. Students share furnished eight person cabins with adjacent shower and bathroom facilities. Meals are included in the price.

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