SBU-Madagascar
Program Details
| Program Location |
Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar
|
| Sponsor |
SBU |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 30052
|
| Duration |
Fall Semester
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| To Be Announced |
| Past Dates |
|
Fall 2023 |
09/10/23 to
11/22/23 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
The Madagascar Study Abroad Program has been running since 1998 as an undergraduate course through Stony Brook University. Stony Brook University is a leader in the fields of anthropology, as well as ecology and evolution.
Courses will conducted by resident and visiting professors of Ornithology, Entomology, Ichthyology, Limnology, Botany, Anthropology, Zoology, and Primatology. Students work alongside Malagasy and foreign students and scientists, and research station staff, with guidance from field course professors. Independent research will contribute to our understanding of Ranomafana National Park and the link between the Park and the people of the region.
Centre ValBio is located adjacent to Ranomafana National Park (RNP) in the southeastern part of Madagascar. The park consists of tropical rainforest that lies approximately 90 kilometers west of the Indian Ocean on the east-facing escarpment of Madagascar’s central high plateau.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Science]
Specifically from:
BIOL (SCI)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Students will take 5 courses for a total of 15 credits, including a 3-credit independent research project. Students will design and execute an independent research project on the topic of their choice. This usually involves collecting and analyzing data, which is then presented to peers, professors, and visitors at Centre ValBio. Students in the past have conducted projects focusing on topics such as primates, reptiles, amphibians, conservation, culture, sustainability, and more.
Classes include: Comparing Ecosystems in Madagascar, Lemurs of Madagascar, Methods in Studying Primates, and Biodiversity Assessment Methods for Tropical Field Research
Please see the program website for more details.
Housing
Students are housed at the Centre ValBio. Students will stay at the lovely residence halls in RNP. Meals are provided in the central dining facility. Clean water, modern baths, and internet are available. Courses are conducted in buildings associated with the research station and in the forest proper.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
The housing fee includes housing, three meals per day, as well as excursions.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2023
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$13,419.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.10 |
| Housing |
$6,500.00 |
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Program Specific Insurance |
$165.00 |
| Round-trip Airfare |
$2,000.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$200.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$650.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
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 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 (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| SBU Fall Application Deadline |
Feb 1 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue 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 studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. 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.
