Kenosha student participates in a J-Term study tour to Honduras

2016 Jan 28

Zachary Wade of Kenosha participated in a J-Term study tour to Honduras with Carthage College.

Students on this tour had the opportunity to study the ecology of tropical America while learning about the evolution of nervous systems and behavior. After becoming scuba certified, students learned about unique aspects of tropical coral reef ecosystems, and the taxonomy and neurobiology of marine life from invertebrates to humans. Through field observations of social animals such as leaf-cutter ants and howler monkeys, students learned about and compared the evolution of social interaction.

J-Term is a special month-long period of study in which Carthage students explore subjects outside their majors or minors, discover new interests, and test their creativity through classes held both on campus and around the world. It's a month to experiment, create and dream. Carthage is ranked No. 4 in the nation among baccalaureate institutions for student participation in short-term study abroad.