We leave the day after graduation and get back in time for summer jobs and for Drake's first summer session. Our staff has led many extended group trips and we welcome students with all levels of experience.
Discussions focus on geography, geology, ecology, anthropology, and public policy.
All participants should commit themselves to trying new things and to the well-being of other group members. For many students, this kind of trip makes new long-term friendships and proves to be one of the highlights of a Drake education. We travel via rented vans, camp in tents at established campgrounds, cook in groups, take frequent short hikes, and ocassionally find showers and laundry machines. Classwork includes field problems, journal-keeping, group discussions, and a research paper. Local students should plan on meeting at least twice during spring semester for planning purposes.