"Beaufort remains a unique experience by drawing a group from all over the world to study the same material and establish lasting friendships with people you never knew existed on the campus."

BEP '98

Despite the busy schedule—which is often determined by the tides and weather—there is time for recreation and relaxation. Many of the program's key benefits are intangible:

  • opportunity for immersion in hands-on study in the marine environment
  • time for personal reflection in some of the Southeast's most beautiful pristine habitats
  • experiences shared with colleagues who become life-long friends

It's all wrapped up in an educational program that opens new perspectives on the 95% of the animal world that lacks a vertebral column.