{"id":33930,"date":"2024-09-13T15:33:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T13:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=33930"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:36:40","slug":"from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest\/","title":{"rendered":"From classroom to canopy: IE University students\u2019 journey into the Amazon rainforest"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>At IE University, we prioritize sustainability and encourage our students to enhance their education by traveling to various locations around the world to observe real sustainability challenges for themselves. They gain firsthand experience of the innovative ways in which these challenges are being approached\u2014and have the chance to make their own positive contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">Students from IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs recently traveled to Colombia and journeyed into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to see the specific environmental challenges facing some of the local communities.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-3-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-3-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Through hands-on experiences, they saw how sustainability and conservation issues are being tackled, and gained new and invaluable insights that will stay with them through their studies and well into their future careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Journey into the Amazon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The group stayed in the municipality of Puerto Nari\u00f1o, deep in the Amazon rainforest. The location would provide students with a truly unique and authentic experience, immersed in nature and in direct contact with the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trip was organized in collaboration with the <a href=\"https:\/\/omacha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Omacha Foundation<\/a>, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of ecosystems and species in the Amazon and beyond. They work closely with local communities to educate, engage and promote sustainable practices. The Amazon is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwf.org.uk\/where-we-work\/amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home to about 10% of the world\u2019s known species<\/a>, and it contains an ecosystem that has been sustaining the environment for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though there is still so much to be learned about the Amazon, the vast region is fragile and susceptible to environmental degradation. Natural habitats and local indigenous communities are increasingly threatened by issues such as climate change, deforestation and pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trips like this one enhance students\u2019 environmental education through a high-impact, immersive experience. As well as seeing the threats and challenges for themselves and understanding their impact on these communities, they also had the opportunity to participate in real sustainability initiatives and explore the positive contributions they can make as individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A truly hands-on experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students were lucky enough to participate in a wide range of diverse activities that gave them different insights into different environmental challenges and sustainability initiatives. Going far beyond traditional classroom methods, they gained hands-on experience through direct involvement with real projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They helped to plant trees as part of a reforestation project, for example. And they joined a workshop on natural inks, visiting the area where they\u2019re cultivated and getting their hands dirty through some creative activities with the inks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another highlight was the chance to swim with dolphins. Pink dolphins are native to the Amazon and are currently an endangered species due to habitat loss and pollution, among other issues. Students learned more about the challenges facing the species and the ways in which efforts are being made to protect it. It was an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tackling local development challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At a time when global environmental issues are more pressing than ever, local communities within the Amazon rainforest are facing their own, unique set of challenges. In such a diverse environment, the challenges are wide-ranging, from deforestation, resource exploitation, pollution and climate change to the threats indigenous communities and traditions face from external influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Omacha Foundation is dedicated to conservation and sustainability within the Colombian Amazon and beyond. With a strong focus on environmental education, sustainable learning and research, their work addresses a range of biological, cultural and economic challenges. A crucial part of their work is the formation of strong ties with local communities in order to maintain valuable cultural and social traditions\u2014as well as educating locals on the part they can play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-2.jpg\" alt=\"From classroom to canopy: IE University students\u2019 journey into the Amazon rainforest\" class=\"wp-image-33933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-2-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-2-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\">IE University\u2019s collaboration with the Omacha Foundation provides a mutually beneficial partnership that allows students to play a role in addressing some of these critical challenges. <\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And for the Foundation, they welcome the input that comes from the diverse knowledge and perspectives of our students. Fernando Trujillo, the Foundation\u2019s scientific director, commented that, \u201cFor me, it\u2019s essential to work with students. That\u2019s where passion, heart and the desire to do things are shaped.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Manuel Quiros, who played an instrumental part in the trip, agrees. \u201cThis represents an amazing opportunity for IE University students to reconnect with nature and also to apply some of their skills and knowledge to enhance the local economies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participant Andrea C\u00e1ceres felt that the experiences they had during their time in the Amazon were a privilege, \u201cFrom going to the rainforest at night, to understanding the sacred trees, to understanding the role of women in fisheries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An experience that will never leave them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The memories of students\u2019 experiences on trips such as this one will stay with them long into the future, influencing both their personal and professional selves. The Amazon experience was both impactful and inspiring, providing insights that just aren\u2019t possible inside the classroom. It was a truly unique journey that will help our future graduates stand out as they embark on their professional journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Andrea, the trip was \u201cincredible.\u201d She commented that she\u2019ll \u201cbring back all the knowledge and even more eagerness to continue to contribute to indigenous peoples and indigenous rights all around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fellow participant Avaani Singh already sees how combining her in-class studies with experiences like these is essential to really understand sustainability. Her eyes were opened particularly to how developed a local community can be in the center of the Amazon rainforest. She was also impressed that sustainability is taught to local children from very early on. Avaani contemplated how the takeaways from the whole experience can be used in the most effective way. \u201cIt ties in perfectly for the future in looking at what\u2019s really important in a bigger picture, and how we can bring that all together to start focusing on those little things that end up mattering in the end,\u201d she tells us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">Antonio Barreiro really appreciated the firsthand experience that such an immersive experience gave him. \u201cThe interaction with local communities, and being in contact with nature, was incredible. I really recommend this experience for everyone,\u201d he says.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-1.jpg\" alt=\"From classroom to canopy: IE University students\u2019 journey into the Amazon rainforest\" class=\"wp-image-33934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/from-classroom-to-canopy-ie-university-students-journey-into-the-amazon-rainforest-1-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This trip is just part of the huge range of extracurricular activities that IE University offers its students as part of a learning ecosystem that extends far beyond the classroom. Each of them promises to be impactful and transformative experiences, providing takeaways and practical knowledge that will stand every participant in excellent stead for years to come.<br><br>For innovative, experiential learning experiences that take you out of your comfort zone and a long way from the classroom, check out the programs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/the-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"boost-your-career-with-our-master-in-management\"><strong>Ready to tackle global challenges?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content\">Discover the range of programs we have at IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs, and find out how you can become a future leader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/the-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered why the Master in Customer Experience &#038; Innovation is part of IE University\u2019s Marketing, Communication &#038; Sales programs? 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