Study Abroad
p: 704-894-2250
f: 704-894-2120
e: abroad@davidson.edu
Mailing Address:
Box 7155
Davidson, NC 28035
Shipping Deliveries:
209 Ridge Rd.
Davidson, NC 28035
ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS
Transportation:
While you can make environmentally-conscious decisions in many aspects of your study abroad experience, one thing that is virtually unavoidable is your international flight. The carbon emissions from your overseas flight can actually be more than your carbon footprint in an entire year. There are a couple of ways that you can help address this problem.
Hotels:
During your semester abroad, you will likely take short trips to other destinations. As you plan your travels, be mindful of the lodging you book. Look for hotels which participate in sustainable practices and/or have a green certification. Keep in mind this can mean different things in different parts of the world.
There are many different “green certification” programs which rate hotels on a variety of criteria: LEED, Energy Star, Green Key Global, and Green Globe International are just a few. When you book a hotel room, be sure to ask them about any environmental certifications and sustainable practices in which they participate.
While you can make environmentally-conscious decisions in many aspects of your study abroad experience, one thing that is virtually unavoidable is your international flight. The carbon emissions from your overseas flight can actually be more than your carbon footprint in an entire year. There are a couple of ways that you can help address this problem.
- Purchase carbon offsets for your flights and other transportation.
- Look for airlines with sustainable practices.
- Use alternative forms of transportation for local and regional travel while abroad.
During your semester abroad, you will likely take short trips to other destinations. As you plan your travels, be mindful of the lodging you book. Look for hotels which participate in sustainable practices and/or have a green certification. Keep in mind this can mean different things in different parts of the world.
There are many different “green certification” programs which rate hotels on a variety of criteria: LEED, Energy Star, Green Key Global, and Green Globe International are just a few. When you book a hotel room, be sure to ask them about any environmental certifications and sustainable practices in which they participate.
- Expedia, the travel booking website, has partnered with Sustainable Travel International to compile a search engine for green hotels.
- The Green Tourism Business Scheme is the national sustainable tourism certification in the U.K.
- Many travel guide books now include commentary and advice on eco-friendly hotels.