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Students from "Tropical Biology" and "Tropical Ecosystems," stand on a bridge in the Costa Rican rainforest.

Student scientists explore tropical rainforests and New England mountains

August 19, 2026

Twenty-nine Eastern students studied tropical ecology in Costa Rica and mountainous geology in northern New England during two global field courses (GFCs) this summer. Led by Eastern faculty, the students included 12 biology majors (Costa Rica) and 17 environmental earth science (northern New England) majors.

Students from "Global Studies in Psychology" visit Eldfell Volcano on the island of Heimaey.

Psychology students explore Nordic happiness in Iceland

August 12, 2026

Why is Iceland, a cold, remote island nation, consistently ranked among the happiest countries in the world? This June, 20 students from Eastern’s psychology program traveled to Iceland on a “global field course” to answer that question.

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Students take studies around the globe in spring 2026

May 12, 2026

Ten Eastern students studied around the globe during the spring 2026 semester, from the hills of Scotland to the coasts of New Zealand.

Bella S., England, 2024

Grace E., Switzerland, 2024

Ally A., Italy, 2023

Amirah F., Spain, 2023

Rebeckah R., Egypt, 2024

Hailey C., Italy, 2023

Brayden A., London, 2024

Frank S., Japan, 2023

Havi B., Scotland, 2024

Isabella C., Spain, 2023

Liz A., Morocco, 2022

Daria D., Italy, 2023

Katie K., Spain, 2023

Alicia A., France, 2023

Fernando J., Portugal, 2023

Global Learning Experiences

Hear from Eastern students as they share how their semesters abroad transformed their perspectives and enriched their academic and personal growth.

Fernando J., Portugal

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Liz A., Spain

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