Summer Ecosystem Experience for Undergraduates (SEE-U)
The Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) are introductory ecology and conservation biology lecture, field, and lab courses.
All majors from all colleges may apply!
Live and learn in one of our beautiful locations:
First Summer Session
(May 22 - June 26, 2010)
São Paulo, Brazil
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Short Session
(June 16 - July 2, 2010)
Black Rock Forest, New York
Second Summer Session
(July - August, 2010 - exact dates TBA)
São Paulo, Brazil
Credits & Tuition:
Upon completion of the program, students receive undergraduate credits from Columbia University. At Columbia, these credits are applied to science requirements in the core curriculum. Likewise, these courses may allow students to fulfill science requirements at your university.
All non-Columbia University students are advised to get pre-approval from the registrar or academic adviser at their home institution to ensure that these credits are accepted as fulfillment to course requirements. Columbia maintains high standards and it is very likely that your institution will accept these six credits as fulfillment for laboratory requirements. If you have any questions or if your advisor would like to speak with one of our faculty members, please call or e-mail us.
Brazil & Dominican Republic - 5 weeks - 6 undergraduate credits
New York - 2.5 weeks - 3 undergraduate credits

Application Information:
We are now accepting applications for the 2010 SEE-U program!
Download and Print Application (pdf)
Applications will be considered as they are received and there are a limited number of spaces still available for our sites in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Black Rock Forest. We encourage you to apply early!
For more information on the SEE-U Program:
Please Download Our Booklet (PDF):
Click Here For More Information About SEE-U
Visit Our SEE-U Course Companion Page:
SEE-U Course Companion
If you have any questions about the SEE-U program or the application process please contact:
Desmond Beirne
Program Associate, CERC
212-854-0149
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