Ecological & Cultural Opportunities for Exchange and Sustainability (EXO-EXCHANGE)
This program offers U.S. students in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Agroforestry, and Biodiversity an interdisciplinary field-based learning experience in Mindanao. Hosted by the University of Mindanao, participants explore tropical ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience through classroom instruction, field immersion, and intercultural engagement.
10 Nights (academic sessions, field immersions, and cultural activities)
Background in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Agroforestry, Biodiversity, or related disciplines; proficiency in English; willingness to participate in outdoor field activities.
Davao City, University of Mindanao Campus, Philippine Eagle Center, conservation sites, mangrove forests, indigenous communities, and agroforestry farms
Program Highlights
Biodiversity Hotspot
Mindanao is home to some of the Philippines’ richest ecosystems, providing an exceptional setting to study tropical biodiversity, wildlife conservation, and ecosystem restoration.
Sustainability in Practice
Students examine how conservation, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience are integrated through partnerships with local communities, government agencies, and environmental organizations.
Community-Based Environmental Management
The program highlights interdisciplinary approaches that connect ecological research, indigenous knowledge, and environmental stewardship.