Program Overview
Explore the principles of “sustainability through community” in one of Europe’s most beautiful countries – Scotland. Come live and learn in the Findhorn Community – a unique eco-village known internationally for its innovation and commitment to holistic and sustainable living. Come fully immerse yourself in an inspiring community of sustainability leaders! Come earn 3 college credits during your experiential learning adventure and return home inspired to be the change you want to see in the world.
Current Scotland Programs
- Program Dates: May 24 to June 6, 2020 (approximate)
- Length: 2 weeks
- Credits: 3 credits through Northland College, CELL’s academic partner
- Cost: $4,100 USD, plus airfare from the U.S.
- Courses: contact CELL for a full syllabus. Click here for course descriptions.
- Ecology, Humans and Sustainabilty: Lessons from Nature
- Program Dates: Currently available as a custom program in collaboration with your college. Contact us for more information.
- Length: 12 weeks
- Credits: 16 credits through Northland College or one of CELL’s direct credit partners
- Cost: $14,900 USD, plus airfare from your hometown
- Courses: contact CELL for a full syllabus. Click here for course descriptions.
- Group Dynamics Course: Beyond Conflict (LINTD ####)
- Worldviews through Mindfulness Course: Subtle activism (LINTD ####)
- Principles of the Ecovillage Course: Respecting planetary limits (LINTD ####)
- Creative Expression through the Arts Course: Exploring Sustainability (LINTD ####)
More Details
Are you interested in living and learning about sustainability in one of the world’s most famous eco-villages (Findhorn) in beautiful Northern Scotland? Findhorn has received the UN Habitat Best Practice Designation for its innovations and commitment to sustainable living. What will you learn during a CELL/Findhorn program? A WHOLE LOT! Here are some activities you can look forward to:
- Learn about the natural and cultural forces, history, geography, climate, etc. that have shaped the land and people of Scotland
- Live and breath sustainability 24/7 along with inspiring people who are committed to living socially, environmentally, and spiritually fulfilling lives
- Learn about sustainable living practices from organic gardening to solar home design, from the use of innovative building materials such as local stone and straw bales to wind turbine electricity generation
- Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint from sustainability pioneers who daily walk the talk
- Take a variety of field trips, including cultural and history excursions, castle visits, and hikes to the North Sea
- Learn about sustainable design from 61 ecological buildings, renewable energy systems, organic food production, ecological waste water treatment, etc.
- Learn from exciting classes that combine theory with practice and learning with doing
- Learn the principles of sustainability leadership and develop an action plan to implement what you learn when you return home
- Commit to being a future leader.