Recent comments from Students who have participated in EcoLife's expeditions

Christopher Ziegler: VW02 2009
"Truly the experience of a lifetime. This expedition opened my eyes to a side of the world I never would have seen otherwise. Everywhere we went we were treated with the upmost respect by guides throughout the trip. Our trip tour guides became dear friends throughout the expedition and made it a family atmosphere. All the worries I had about food, accommodations and supplies were quickly put to rest. I will recommend this trip to anyone and everyone. I consider the trip responsible for genuinely changing my life for the better. By far the most enjoyable month of my life, with everyday seemingly better than the last."

Carlia Cortes: VWS01 2009
"Awesome experience! I am very glad I did this program. I feel very fortunate to be able to be a part of it, and very lucky to have the certificate of completion of the EcoLife course. I gained a lot of knowledge and I've grown as a person in just 3 weeks by really understanding nature."

Anne-Marie Potriawak: SIM02 2009
"It is a wonderful experience where you are exposed to a lot of challenging activities."

Chantelle Jacobsen: SIM01 2009
"I have learned quite a bit about myself, and have possibly figured out a direction for my life. I met a lot of new interesting people, that will remain friends."

Amanda Thomson: SIM01 2009 "I was very impressed with the lectures and the material we were taught. It is not your average expedition. I learned a lot and enjoyed myself thoroughly."

Katherine Yearta: VW01 2009
"These are amazing exhibitions for young adults and expands knowledge of different countries and their issues. I can not express how much I have learned on this trip, that otherwise, I never would have the chance."

Meghan McIntosh: VW01 2009
"Very useful and interesting information that isn't readily offered in veterinary schools. I loved the hands-on activities and applying those skills and lessons learned to various tests and challenges along the way. EcoLife ignited an intense passion for wildlife management in me. I was continuously challenged and pushed to the limit, and I emerged a more knowledgeable, confident individual with surefire passion for a career in wildlife medicine."

Ryan Pelletier: VW01 2009
"I have learned more than I ever expected and did more than I would ever have imagined. All the people we interacted with were helpful and truly interested in expanding our knowledge. South Africa is a beautiful place with vast biodiversity, and the program has done an excellent job of presenting it."

Meghan Zaremba: WM01 2009
"I feel privileged to have seen the things I saw and to have learned from experts in their fields. This was the best program I have ever been on."