Field studies

Opportunities to gain experience

Students will find many opportunities to gain valuable experience (paid or volunteer) in and around the Goshen College community.

International experience

Most Goshen College students spend a semester abroad in GC’s unique Study-Service Term (SST). Biology majors who are interested in a health-related career are encouraged to spend their six-week period of service working in a health-related assignment, such as a hospital or clinic. Students interested in environmental studies may be able to spend their service working on a farm or another location where they may experience the use of the environment in another culture.

Health-related experience

Students are encouraged to shadow a physician or volunteer in the emergency room at Goshen General Hospital (across the street from GC). Students may also seek employment at Greencroft, a large nursing home/ assisted living center (within walking distance of GC) or Oaklawn, a psychiatric hospital (a 10-minute drive from GC).

Experience in environmental studies

Students interested in environmental biology and environmental education can gain field experience at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center (part of Goshen Ccollege), the marine biology facility in Long Key, Fla. or through the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies.