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Studying in 博茨瓦纳

lion family in the wild
college group in front of a large tree
profile of student sitting on a rock
group helping with darting of white rhino
profile of student writing in a journal while sitting in a land rover
student balancing on a rock
student listening to a community meeting
sunset over the delta
students and guide in a primitive dugout
land rover with sunset in the background
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BIO2711: Field Studies in Wildlife Conservation

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Map of 博茨瓦纳 showing program locations

2019年项目负责人

Headshot of 安德鲁•斯坦 smiling

学术总监:
安德鲁•斯坦

注意事项

Consider the following to determine if this course is right for your learning style.

Free time/Independence: LOW
This program requires that students be adaptable and comfortable living for 3 weeks with limited solitude.

Physical Demands and Accessibility: TBD
Flights to and from 博茨瓦纳 are l-o-n-g (sometimes over 20 hours from New York). Your program will start while you are still experiencing jet lag.

Conditions in 博茨瓦纳 in July/August are dry and dusty.

Prerequisites: EDU1001/1011, WRT1011, 3-credit 1000-level Natural 科学 (BIO, 切, 地理, or NSC) course (or permission of instructor)

请查看 博茨瓦纳2019博客.

项目概述

Primary goal: to introduce multidisciplinary approaches in addressing challenges to species conservation and community-based natural resource management

  • Study in two iconic African ecosystems: the Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert
  • Learn techniques for studying wildlife communities and tracking African predators
  • Explore African culture by visiting local villages and ancient rock paintings
  • Develop an understanding of the complexities of wildlife conservation issues, 包括狮子, 大象, 和犀牛
  • Adapt to rustic living situations, changing schedules, and challenging environments

Special 注意事项

  • Flights to and from 博茨瓦纳 are l-o-n-g (sometimes over 20 hours from New York). Your program will start while you are still experiencing jet lag.
  • No visa is required, but immunizations are highly recommended (see U.S. Center for Disease Control guidelines).
  • Conditions in 博茨瓦纳 in July/August will be dry and dusty.
  • This program requires that students be adaptable and comfortable living for 3 weeks with limited solitude.

项目成本

The 博茨瓦纳 program fee includes:

  • 4-credit课程
  • 集团航班
  • In-country transportation
  • Field trips and housing
  • 大多数食物

Estimated additional costs:

Student spending can vary depending on the individual. Additional costs include:

  • Some meals: students will be responsible for paying for approximately one breakfast, 一个午餐, 九顿晚餐.
  • 空闲时间的活动
  • Cell phone costs, if students plan to activate a roaming plan or purchase a local SIM card
  • Souvenirs, gifts, etc.
  • Additional luggage fees beyond the first checked bag

Limited financial aid is available; contact Michael Mertes, Director of 金融援助.

2019 Program documents:

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