Both Credit and Non-Credit Learning and Training Opportunities are Available
4-10 week programs
University Field Study for Credit: College students ready to complete their community service credits or conduct a field study for a quarter or semester are offered 4 or 10 week project opportunities at One Island. Students remain enrolled in their host institution and then contribute a tuition fee to One Island in exchange for an academic learning component that is customized to meet their college requirements. We will work with you to establish, guide and monitor a place-based learning program that meets your academic goals.
Tuition stipend contributions are $1,500 for a 4 week project and the 10 week option can be designed to serve as a semester or quarter project. Ten week program is $3,500. Includes instruction, lodging, meals, local field trips, and airport transfers.
Equivalency may be 3-12 credits. Academic plan activities are 34 hours a week.
We have expert botany, behavioral science, community development, renewable energy, GIS mapping, and non-profit program administration mentors available. You will arrange credit parameters with your academic advisor at your host institution and we will help you meet those goals.
We average four Field Study spaces available on rotating schedules.
Start dates are:
10 Week Programs – January 15th, April 15th, and September 15th
4 Week Programs – 15th of January, February, April, May, July, September, and October
Non-credit Field Study
If you would like to develop Green Living Farm and/or Education Stewardship skills, we also offer an option for non-credit independent study. This is great for folks rethinking what their goals are in life and wanting to explore Green Living options. Life-long learning activities are offered for folks wanting a ‘time-away’ from their regular life and who are eager to discover and learn new things. Graduated from college and need to gain some experience? Transitioning out of a corporate work environment and need time to rethink and reconnect? Retired and looking to make a meaningful contribution? The non-credit field study is a rewarding and deepening opportunity to enrich your life.
Offered as a minimum 4-week program with tuition of $250 / week. Includes instruction, tent lodging, meals, and local field trips.4 week periods can be renewed for additional months upon project completion, review, and approval. Start dates are the same as the university student program and weekly work / study load is 30 hours. This type of learning experience is required of applicants needing to gain experience in order to apply for our Assistant Farm Steward positions. Completion of this 4 week program can also prepare you to qualify for WWOOF or other farm work trade positions in Hawaii or afar, including Peace Corps preparation.
Email oneislandganesh@gmail.com to request more information
