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Student Programs to Inspire Your Inner Explorer

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Anthropology, Culture, & Tradition

Anthropology, Culture, & Tradition

Understand the links between the ancient and present worlds, communities, and traditions, encountering traces of past civilizations and experiencing vibrant traditions that exist today.

Understand the links between the ancient and present worlds, communities, and traditions, encountering traces of…

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Climate & Geology

Climate & Geology

Examine Earth processes, witness dramatic geological forces at work, and discuss the science of global climate change with local researchers.

Examine Earth processes, witness dramatic geological forces at work, and discuss the science of global…

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Innovation, Technology & Robotics

Innovation, Technology & Robotics

Get a firsthand look at new technologies that are being created to address challenges facing the world today.

Get a firsthand look at new technologies that are being created to address challenges facing…

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Marine & Tropical Biology

Marine & Tropical Biology

Delve into underwater ecosystems and better understand how the health of our oceans, seas, and shorelines impacts all life on Earth.

Delve into underwater ecosystems and better understand how the health of our oceans, seas, and…

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Photography

Photography

Set out on shoots to improve your photography or film skills, leveraging storytelling to illuminate the places you encounter.

Set out on shoots to improve your photography or film skills, leveraging storytelling to illuminate…

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Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife Conservation

Discover local wildlife and their habitats, and learn about biologists’ innovative efforts to protect and better understand them.

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On these programs, I repeatedly witness students maturing and gaining skills in self-reliance, collaboration, science, and critical thinking. In short, I watch students become leaders.

Dr. M. Jackson, National Geographic Explorer

High School & Middle School Programs

National Geographic Student Travel programs enable high school and middle school students to engage with the world in the spirit of National Geographic Explorers—fueled by curiosity, collaboration, and a desire to understand our planet and its people.

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  • Exploration

Baja & the Gulf of California

Marine & Tropical Biology
Photography
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July 12–July 23, 2024
July 25–August 5, 2024
Often called “the aquarium of the world”, the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, teems with marine life, from acrobatic dolphins and sea lions to massive manta rays and whale sharks. Travel to Baja, Mexico this summer and dive into this incredible underwater ecosystem. Choose your On Assignment theme, learn about…
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  • University Workshop

Engineering & Robotics on the MIT Campus

Innovation, Technology & Robotics
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July 5–July 14, 2024
July 19–July 28, 2024
For National Geographic Explorers, technology and exploration go hand in hand—cutting-edge science and high-tech tools are invaluable to their expeditions. Join National Geographic Explorers on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts to examine the many intersections of technology and exploration, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. Attend seminars on a range of…
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  • Exploration

Norway

Anthropology, Culture, & Tradition
Photography
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June 26–July 12, 2024
July 12–July 28, 2024
Venture to Norway this summer to experience its stunning fjords and soaring peaks, and immerse yourself in the country’s culture and traditions. Norwegians have a storied history of connecting with the natural world and their kinship with the Earth is infused into many aspects of daily life. Choose either the Photography or Anthropology, Culture, &…
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  • Photo Workshop

Yellowstone

Photography
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June 30–July 8, 2024
July 11–July 19, 2024
With erupting geysers, endless grasslands teeming with wildlife, and gem-colored geothermal pools, Yellowstone National Park is the perfect place to explore the field of photography. This summer, venture into this geological wonderland with a team of talented photography instructors and your National Geographic Explorer to document bears and bison, pronghorns, wolves, elk, bald eagles, and…