Students on this course will gain an academic and experience-based understanding of community climate resilience in the American Southwest, especially in Northern and Western New Mexico. Students will also engage in a daily practice of creating artwork in response to climate change and community resilience. The theme of this course is “Community Resilience in a Changing Climate.” Students will specifically explore agricultural adaptations and systems, Spanish and Indigenous cultural resilience, and both biophysical and societal adaptations to climate change.

Students must be prepared for a rigorous academic and physical experience. WRFI assesses each student's preparation through our Academic Course Application, including references for academic capability.

Tuition after NSE Discount (10% of total tuition): $7,195.50 Credit Registration Fee (required): $350 Food Costs: $650 (estimated) Books/Misc: $100 (estimated) Travel to/from Albuquerque, NM for course start: Various Total Estimated Program Cost: $8,295.50