Are you an undergraduate student, a member of an environmental faculty, or an academic adventurer seeking a transformative educational experience in the realm of sustainability and global environmental change? Look no further! NSFSS proudly offers an array of immersive study abroad programs designed to ignite your passion for sustainability and equip you with invaluable knowledge and skills.
At NSFSS, we’ve cultivated strong partnerships with universities in host countries, ensuring that this experience is academically enriching and culturally immersive for all. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our choice of highly qualified professors who are dedicated course facilitators, guiding you on your educational journey.
To be a globally recognized leader in experiential education, connecting students with diverse cultures and environments, and igniting their passion for sustainable living. We envision a future where every individual is empowered to make informed decisions that positively impact the planet and its communities.
At NSFSS, our mission is to empower students with transformative learning experiences, fostering global awareness, cultural understanding, and environmental stewardship. Through our innovative programs, we aim to inspire the next generation of leaders who will shape a sustainable and interconnected world.
What sets us apart is our unique learning approach that delivers hands-on, experiential education that transcends the classroom into the open environment, with 80% of our classes taking place in the field. This technique allows students to engage intellectually, socially, and physically while addressing real-world challenges. It’s not just education; it’s an adventure!
NSFSS believes in experiential learning. Hence, our field studies program is tailor-made for those who seek to combine academic rigour with tourism exploration and cultural immersion. And the best part? It’s affordable thanks to our strategic local partnerships that guarantee high-quality education while keeping tuition costs low, actualising your dream of studying abroad.
Explore the world with us through our innovative programs like the “Bush to Beach Program,” “Wildlife Safari Learning,” and “Field Studies Safari.” These transformative study abroad experiences are more than just educational journeys; they’re learning adventures that will broaden your horizons, deepen your understanding of sustainability, and foster a profound connection with the environment.
Join us at NSFSS and embark on a life-changing expedition in sustainability education, with experiential learning as your academic journey’s cornerstone. Immerse yourself in nature, cultures, and landscapes as you tackle climate change education head-on. It’s time to turn your study abroad dreams into reality and become a part of our vibrant community of global learners.
Make academia an adventure with NSFSS!
Dr Gary Jones has a long and rewarding background living and engaging with diverse communities across the globe. Having been employed as a volunteer, teacher, project officer, programme director and senior advisor covering the United Nations, Non-governmental Organizations, private sector and academia, Dr Jones is committed to promoting inclusion and transparency – and leaving no one behind.
Dr Jones is an active consortia board member facilitating conflict resolution and as global advisor promoting peace and reconciliation. Additionally, he has been a Guest Lecturer at universities in Australia, Africa and Europe on subjects relating to cross-cultural communication, health and education and provides cohort mentorship for Master and PhD research students.
Dr Jones holds a Bachelor’s degree (Honors) from Coventry University, a Masters Degree (Distinction) from Reading University and a PhD from James Cook University and collaborates widely on research, policy, communication and advocacy strategy to end global inequalities in health and education.
Justus has had a distinguished career and experience in international education. For nearly 10 years, he worked for the School for Field Studies, one of the largest study abroad organisations in the USA, with campuses in 10 countries. He is an accomplished teacher, researcher, and environmental policy expert, with extensive experience in facilitating experiential field-based learning for undergraduate students.
Justus has also served in a variety of teaching and research positions at Macquarie University and the University of Sydney. He has conducted research projects in Papua New Guinea, North Ryde (Sydney) Australia’s Wet Tropics and Coastal East Africa. His past and recent research work has had a strong focus on East Africa, where he recently led an international multidisciplinary team to co-design prototypes on smart-sustainable growth.
Over the years, Justus has spent time as a visiting scholar at the University of Santiago (Chile), Universite Cheikh Anta Diop (Senegal), University of Dar es salaam (Tanzania) and the University of Sunshine Coast (Australia). Justus was born in Kenya, but moved to Australia in 2007. He is a graduate of the University of Hertfordshire (UK) and holds a Law degree from Central Queensland University, and a PhD from Macquarie University (Australia).
Justus is passionate about the environment and believes in equipping the next generation of leaders with practical skills, awareness and the passion needed to address environmental challenges and shape a sustainable future for generations to come.
Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, Greg is a seasoned experiential education professional with an intimate understanding of field-intensive study abroad programs. With a background heavily steeped in sustainable development, conservation and natural resource management, as well as STEM education and training.
Greg lends his strategic and programmatic management skills to North-South Field Studies Safari to engage with students seeking to sharpen their analytical skills and understandings of ecology, environmental policy, and socioeconomics. With over a decade of experience in education, marketing, and business development, Greg has managed student programs across Australia, Bhutan, Laos, New Zealand, Tanzania, and Thailand.
As the North America Representative for NSFSS, Greg is committed to working with universities and their students to guide interested participants through what will become a transformational education and cross-cultural experience they will not soon forget.
In recent years, Greg earned his graduate degree in Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and has consulted for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UN Development Programme, among others.
Greg currently resides in Denver, Colorado, and never misses an opportunity to explore new places, get outside, or see live music.
Sylvie Amayo is an MBA graduate in Strategic Management from JKUAT as well as an alumni of Pwani Uni with a BSC in Hospitality & Tourism Management.
She’s worked in the financial and banking industry for 9+ years in sales, team management, customer service, problem-solving, and customer and product risk identification and mitigation.
A lover of travel, nature and forests, and a health and fitness enthusiast, it makes her sad to see the destruction of sanctuaries, green spaces and touristic sites.
As such, she’s passionate about engagements geared toward mitigating climate change and hazardous human activities to enhance environmental wellness, human health and sustainable development in a bid to save the planet and achieve a sustainable future to support human, animal and marine life for generations, and still have beautiful places to tour and a conducive weather to support it.
She also believes the best way to achieve this objective is through the youth as the bridge between past and future generations, and custodians of innovation and sustainable change.
Sylvia‘s favorite place in the world is Karura Forest. If not in the forest, you’ll catch her in the nearest nature sanctuary, gym, blogging about fitness and mental health, teaching life skills to kids and the youth, or hunting down great coffee joints.
