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UNSW-Australian Environment, Wildlife & Conservation


Program Location Multiple cities, Australia
Sponsor Purdue
Program Type Direct Enroll
Course # SA 20111
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2010 06/12/10 to 07/25/10

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Overview
UNSW-Australian Environment, Wildlife & Conservation
Daintree Rainforest

From its rain forests, coastlines and coral reefs to its arid interior landscapes, Australia offers a diverse range of physical and cultural landscapes and ecosystems for you to explore.

The University of New South Wales, in partnership with one of Australia's leading conservation management agencies, the Department of Environment and Conservation, presents a practical introduction to "Australian Wildlife and Conservation".

Locations

Students will start the course in Darwin, at the ‘Top End’ of Australia, including a three-day camping expedition to the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park to experience its spectacular scenery, ancient Aboriginal rock art and its distinctive plants and animals.

From Darwin, the course will journey to the ‘red centre’, the spiritual heart of Australia. The stay here will highlight the significance of Australia’s natural heritage to its indigenous people and provide an Aboriginal perspective on conservation management. The program will visit Alice Springs Desert Park, Kings Canyon, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas).

Weeks three through five will be based at UNSW, located 20 minutes from downtown Sydney. Drawing on the journey from Darwin to Sydney and through a combination of field trips and classroom-based study, students will learn that conservation is landscaped-based, integrates natural and cultural values and incorporates the conservation of biodiversity, wilderness, significant natural landforms and indigenous heritage. There will also be time to study some of Australia’s unique flora and fauna, including marsupials such as the kangaroo and koala.

The course will conclude with a stay in Cairns in the tropical far-north. From here, students will explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, the only place in the world where reef meets rainforest. There will be an opportunity at the end of the course to relax and participate in the wide range of activities available in the area.

For more program information, please visit the program website.

Purdue Credit
Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Agriculture][College of Liberal Arts][College of Science]

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Eligibility

UNSW-Australian Environment, Wildlife & Conservation
Kakadu National Park

Course size is restricted to thirty students (maximum five from Purdue), allowing greater student participation and a more hands-on approach to learning.

The program is open to all undergraduate students. Any university student is eligible if s/he has reached at least sophomore standing (completed 2 semesters of college) by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

GPA Requirement: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none

Academic Program

Course size is restricted to thirty students (maximum five from Purdue), allowing greater student participation and a more hands-on approach to learning. Teaching will be done by lecturers from UNSW and guest lecturers.

Housing

Students will be housed in a variety of accommodation styles when travelling, including shared, budget-style accommodation, serviced apartments and a few nights camping.

Estimated Program Costs

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to an outside agency and what costs need to be paid after arrival at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

The program fee of $6,600 AUD will be paid to UNSW directly; the approximate amount is listed below in USD and is subject to change due to currency exchange rate fluctuation and inflation. UNSW requires a $1000 AUD deposit, which will be applied to the overall program fee. Purdue will invoice students for insurance and the study abroad fee.

The program fee includes: tuition; accommodation; excursion costs; airport shuttle services; orientation programs; and a UNSW student card (allowing access to all UNSW facilities); and most meals. The program fee does not include some meals or airfares.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2009

Costs per term to be billed by Purdue and the Host University
Program Fee$4,350.00
Study Abroad Fee$516.00
Purdue International Insurance (per month)$32.00

Approximate additional costs per term
To be paid by the student.
Round-trip Airfare$2,400.00
Visa$25.00
Meals$290.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $0.00 -$345.00
Travel Documents (passport, photos)$110.00

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs (those funded by the State of Indiana such as Indiana Top Scholars) should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the dates below.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply as early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created.  Consult the My Study Abroad page for the specific list of requirements for the chosen program since those can differ slightly from program to program.  Applicants may also check on the status of their applications.

After a student is approved for a program, s/he will receive additional information regarding any necessary supplemental paperwork, including any program-specific applications, and confirmation deposits.

Course size is restricted to thirty students (maximum five from Purdue), allowing greater student participation and a more hands-on approach to learning.

Due to the popularity of this program fills quickly, therefore early application is strongly encouraged!

Program Application Deadline
Most Summer Programs Mar 1


Returnees Information
UNSW-Australian Environment, Wildlife & Conservation
Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Purdue students who have come back to campus after participating in an overseas program are an excellent source of information. Click below to search for students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who went to the country you are interested in.

Resources

The websites listed below contain information of relevence to this program. Purdue Study Abroad is not responsible for the information at sites not maintained by Purdue; the accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.


For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.

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