Learn outside the classroom. Work alongside the pros. Get involved and make connections.
Student Opportunities and Services
Field trips
Our classes frequently learn outside of the classroom on field trips. SEES annual spring break field trips have gone to many places across the United States.
- Southern Appalachian Mountains
- Colorado Plateau
- Florida Keys
- California
Witness the principles of geology, geography, and planning put into practice as you explore different geographic areas.
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GLG 360 students visit Morro Bay, CA.
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GRY 325 students learning in Arkansas.
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GLG 333 Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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GRY 322 Urban Geography field trip to St. Louis
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GLG 360 at the Grand Canyon and Four Corners, USA
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GRY 240 field trip to a Missouri cave
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GLG 412 Arbuckle Mountains in Oklahoma
GLG 360 - Spring 2026 - Four Corners USA - GLG 765 Graduate Student Level
Grand Canyon, Canyonlands, Arches, Petrified Forest and more…
GLG - Summer 2026 Iceland - June 4-13
Geology and Landscapes of Iceland
GRY - Summer 2026 Romania - May 16 - 24
Castles, Architecture and Planning in Romania
Dr. Melanie Carden-Jessen Below, is a photo gallery from the 2025 Spring Break in Jamaica Education Abroad
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Spring Break 2025 - Jamaica Education Abroad
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Spring Break 2025 - Jamaica Education Abroad
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Spring Break 2025 - Jamaica Education Abroad
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Spring Break 2025 - Jamaica Education Abroad
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Spring Break 2025 - Jamaica Education Abroad
Sign up now: Jamaica Spring Break 2026
Event application deadline now Nov. 21
Internships
Observe and learn while on the job. As an intern, you can build practical working experience in many areas:
- Area analysis
- Data collection and interpretation
- Mapping
- Regional study
- Travel and tourism
As a SEES student, you may also complete a senior seminar; talk to your academic advisor for more information.
Student organizations
Connect with your classmates. Get involved on campus and grow your presence. Our school advisors are linked below, please contact them for more information on how to get involved.
- AAPG, contact the club's faculty advisor with questions, Dr. Matt McKay
- AWG, contact the club's faculty advisor with questions, Dr. Lydia Tackett
- Geological Society, contact the club's faculty advisor with questions, Dr. Kevin Mickus
- MAPS, contact the club's faculty advisor with questions, Dr. Evan Iacobucci
Access the tools for success
Use resources around campus to aid your academic journey. In addition to the links below, our graduate students lead tutoring sessions for SEES students in the Blunt Hall Pit. The tutoring can be a valuable resource for you.
Find more ways to enhance your MSU experience through our Guide to Services.