Calling all third and fourth year undergraduate students! Learn about water security, climate change and plastic pollution in an exciting hands-on learning opportunity this spring in Egypt!
- Dates: June 4 - August 7, 2026
- Approximate cost: All costs associated with this program are covered by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship. All travel, accommodation, and meals are paid for as part of the program, making this opportunity more accessible. That said, if students wish to purchase additional items, such as souvenirs, they will need to use their personal funds.
- Earn credits: ENVS 476C (1.5 units) and SCI 300 (0.5 units)
- Application deadline: Spots are open to Environment students until December 1, 2025. Express your interest by emailing beyondb@uwaterloo.ca.
This is an excellent opportunity to expand your worldview and develop intercultural competence while earning credits toward your undergraduate degree. This unique experience will help you enhance your communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership skills, all of which are essential for a globalized world.
If learning more about global environmental challenges in a new place outside your comfort zone excites you, we think this opportunity is for you.
The Beyond Borders Field School in Egypt is offered through Waterloo International in collaboration with the Faculties of Environment and Science.
