Living Routes - Study Abroad in Ecovillages

"Study abroad programs like Living Routes' are playing a critical role in preparing the next generation to bring sustainable ways of living into the mainstream." — Patch Adams

Bring your education to life by studying in Ecovillages around the world. Ecovillages are ecological communities that provide ideal campuses for students to learn about real-world issues including sustainable development, green building, organic agriculture and women's empowerment. Learn to live in harmony with local environments as you investigate personal and community based solutions to real world issues with one of the most innovative environmental study abroad programs.

Earn college credit from University of Massachusetts Amherst on our semester, Summer and January-term study abroad programs (also available to gap year students). Through academic and experiential coursework, environmental community service learning, and cultural excursions, you develop the understanding, skills and commitment to restore our planet and prepare for careers that make a difference. Living Routes is a carbon conscious organization.

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		" I learned more about myself and my capabilities in those three weeks than I have maybe in my whole school career. Working together with people for a common cause, living together, traveling, learning, and loving one another opened a piece of me. I learned to love each person for the wonderful attributes they brought, fell in love with the country and its people, and was inspired to my core with the work being done by Centro Sachamama." (Laura Williams* - Peru Winter 2010)* " I had never been to an ecovillage before and was not quite sure what to expect...I really can't express how much I love the way this place looks. I think that a lot of people assume that to live sustainable (or at least in greater harmony with the earth) we need to give up aesthetic pleasures. However this community is a living example of how visually appealing ecovillages can be. It has given me a lot of hope because I feel that this is something a lot of people can get into. " (Samantha Dillingham* - Mexico Winter 2010)*

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