Melanie Colón Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Please help spread the word to perspective students. HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO GO TO AFRICA? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN AFRICAN WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION? DON¹T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS AMAZING AFRICAN EXPERIENCE!! We¹re now accepting applications for our 2015 study abroad program CONSERVATION & BIODIVERSITY IN SOUTH AFRICAN PARKS & NATURE RESERVES May 20 June 17, 2015!! (28 days in country!!) This will be the 9th year of this South African program. If you'd like more information, please email me and I'll send you PDFs of the program brochure and informational powerpoint, as well as answer any questions you might have. Also be sure to see the information below and program website (https://osa.isp.msu.edu/Programs/program/index/106334 https://osa.isp.msu.edu/Programs/program/index/105673> ). This program is open to all students, not just those from Michigan State University. We can take no more than 12 students. The application deadline for the 2015 summer study abroad programs is March 1, but applicants are admitted on a rolling admission basis and we hope to be full by January. So, don¹t wait to apply. Don't miss an opportunity to participate in this AMAZING Study Abroad program to South Africa. JOIN US IN SOUTH AFRICA!!! Jim Schneider schne181@msu.edu 517-353-2979 ======================================== Conservation and Biodiversity in South African Parks and Nature Reserves https://osa.isp.msu.edu/Programs/program/index/106334 https://osa.isp.msu.edu/Programs/program/index/105673> Summer 2015: May 20 -June 17, 2015 Program Description Southern Africa is home to some amazing biodiversity, including: 24,000 flowering plants, 1,500 trees, 900 birds, 324 lizards, 300 mammals, 156 snakes, and 130 frogs. How many can and will you find? This program, offered by the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, will examine various parks, nature reserves and ecosystems throughout South Africa, including the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere and the Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, the Kalahari desert, De Hoop Nature Reserve, the Fynbos biome and the Western Cape, Platbos Forest, various Marine Protected Areas and Table Mountain National Park. The role of nature reserves and national parks as management tools will be investigated as well as a comparing natural area management systems between South Africa and the United States. Students will spend more than 14 days on safari, where you will be expected to see and record as many South African species as possible, compare species presence and absence between the different regions visited, discuss why species do or do not exist across all locations, and what role management has in species presence or absence. Students will also interact with government officials and land managers and participate in hands-on learning. ** ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS - Bushwalk through the Kruger ecosystem; Camping in Kruger National Park; night game drives in Kruger and Kalahari national parks; Rhino notching in Pilanesberg National Park; and interacting with African Penguins just to name a few. This is a once in a lifetime conservation adventure! ** Academic Overview Students will be required to enroll for six (6) credits in the following course: ISB 202 Applications of Environmental and Organismal Biology 3 cr. (ISB 202 credits still pending) FW 480 International Studies in Fisheries and Wildlife 3-6 cr. Additional Requirements This program is primarily intended for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in biological sciences, environmental biology, natural resource management, wildlife ecology, zoology, or a related field, but students from all academic majors, as well as students from other universities, that are interested in wildlife conservation are encouraged to apply. Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of at least 2.0 at the time of application. Meeting this minimum grade point average does not, however, guarantee admission. Preference will be given to students with a biological, environmental, natural resource or fisheries and wildlife-related background. Additionally, students must submit an essay with their application stating why they wish to participate in this program. It should be noted that not all activities involved in this program are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Applicants¹ participation may be denied or their participation approval may be revoked if their conduct before departure raises doubts as to their suitability for program participation. Housing Overview Accommodations will include tourist-class motel or hostel facilities in Middleberg, Struisbaii and Cape Town; and cabin-style facilities while at the South African Wildlife College and in Kruger National Park, Tswalu in the Kalahari, and Upington. There may be some tented camping while in Kruger National Park and at Selous Bush Camp. All meals are included. How much does it cost? The program fee for 2015 is $4,590 and includes the following: * application fee ($100) * deposit ($200) * pre-departure orientation * accommodations * most meals * local transportation * accident and sickness insurance * field trips Amounts not included in the program fee for which participants will need to budget include: * MSU tuition and fees* * airfare * beverages * books and supplies * laundry * passport application fee * visa application fees (if applicable) * pre-departure doctor visits * pre-departure immunizations (if applicable) * personal spending money Excluding tuition and fees*, these additional costs are estimated at $2,845. Students may request a cost sheet which lists both the program fee and an estimate of additional expenses by contacting the Office of Study Abroad at (517) 353-8920. ******************************************* JIM SCHNEIDER -Undergraduate Program Coordinator Senior Specialist - Adviser & Certified Wildlife Biologist ® Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Michigan State University 40 Natural Resources Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 Office: 517-353-9091 Fax: 517-432-1699 E-Mail: schne181@msu.edu FW Web Site: http://www.fw.msu.edu/ http://www.fw.msu.edu/> ******************************************* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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