Find yourself on the other side of the world...New
Zealand.
When: January Interim 2012
Academics: Earn 3 credits of non-laboratory
science for your core requirements. This course is designed to
introduce students to the cultural and biological diversity of
New Zealand. This multi-week trip will include visits to
reintroduction/colony sites of many endangered species, the major
cities of New Zealand, and strong-holds of the first settlers
of New Zealand.
Trip participants will interact with third grade students at
Balmville Elementary School to explore the differences in
biological diversity and conservation, and in environmental
practices between the United States and New Zealand.
Affiliated Institution: All courses and faculty
members are associated with Mount Saint Mary College and all
credits will be issued by the institution.
Immersion Opportunities:
- Trip to Rotarua to experience flourishing Maori culture
- Kiwi release and radio tracking in Wetland National Park
- Visit the Albatross and Yellow-Eyed Penguin colonies
Facilities: Lectures will be conducted at
various sites throughout New Zealand including
Victoria University, Tiritiri Matangi Open Sanctuary,
Otago Peninsula Royal Albatross, and Kapiti Island
Nature Preserve.
Housing: Students will stay in
fully-equipped youth hostels with one or two nights of camping
in the national parks. Hostels are well-maintained,
clean, and safe, and meet all national safety standards.
Application: Students can download the study abroad application.
The Office of International Programs reviews
completed applications on a rolling basis. The final deadline
for applications is October 31, 2011.
Costs: Approximate costs are $4,200, and
include airfare, tuition, housing, transportation,
and comprehensive health insurance.
Student Experience: Our study abroad programs
are designed to equal the quality of academic rigor expected
at Mount Saint Mary College. The biology course taught in New
Zealand will meet the requirements for classroom time and give
students new perspective on integrated and experiential learning.
Students will be responsible for giving a presentation on a
topic that will provide a background on New Zealand for all trip
participants during the fall semester prior to departure.
Physical Requirements: This program requires
students to be in moderate physical shape. Students should be
able to carry their own backpacks on walks and able to camp,
live, and learn in a fairly rustic environment.
Admission: The rolling admission process
ensures that students receive their acceptance letters in an
appropriate time frame. Our policies on acceptance to the
program help to ensure that students are capable of performing at
the same academic standard as their home college or
university. All students must complete an application
including a personal statement, copies of their official
transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. A minimum 2.5 GPA
is required for admission.
For more information: To request more
information about MSMC’s study abroad programs, please contact:
Emily Marmo, Office of International Programs
Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY
12550
emily.marmo@msmc.edu
845-569-3262