SRI LANKA
Field Research Methods
Dates
TBD Summer 2025
Location
Southern Sri Lanka
Course
Field Research Methods or Sustainable Tourism
Price
$3400
Join us for surf and cultural immersion in on one of the most wave rich coastlines in the world. From tea ceremonies in temples to train rides and tuk tuks – Join us as we travel to three different locations on this enchanted island.
DAY 1
- Arrive in Colombo
- Travel to Ahangama Bay
- Check in / Tea Time
- In Country Orientation
- Welcome Dinner
Day 2
- Optional Sunrise Yoga
- Morning surf / surf lesson
- Lecture
- Beach Clean Up
- Tea Time at Rajith's
DAY 3
- Optional Sunrise Yoga
- Morning Surf / Surf Lesson
- Lecture
- Temple Visit / Temple Volunteer Project
DAY 4
- Pack up for the day
- Visit to the Watura Women's Surf Club
- Volunteer Project with the WWSC
- Sunset dinner at Wijaya
DAY 5
- Optional Sunrise Yoga
- Morning Surf
- Lecture
- Tea Time
- Local Indian Cooking Class
DAY 6
- Optional Sunrise Yoga
- Morning Surf
- Lecture
- Tea Time
- Visit to Tea Plantation
DAY 7
- Optional Sunrise Yoga
- Morning Surf
- Lecture
- Volunteer in local community
- Dinner in town at Cafe Ceylon
DAY 8
- Pack up and depart coast
- Train to Yala National Park
- Guided Nature Hike
Day 9
- Sunrise Hike
- Closing Course Presentations
- Depart to Colombo to return to US
Included
- Tuition & College Credit
- Accommodations
- All In Country Transportation
- Most Meals
- Local Tours & Excursions
Not Included
- Airfare
- Airline Fee for baggage
- International Travel Insurance
- Snacks and some meals
Dr. Leon Mach
Academic Advisor
Leon’s passion for surfing has not only led him around the world, but has also guided him through graduate school. He has completed his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware’s Center for Energy and Environmental Policy with focuses in environmental justice and international tourism and also earned a Higher Education Certification. Leon has led numerous accredited study abroad programs throughout Central and South America and Southeast Asia and is an energetic advocate for encouraging students to apply what they are passionate about into their studies as he has with surfing and sustainability.