Central College Abroad Summer Bangor, Wales: Outdoor Pursuits
Wales
Term: Summer
Dates: July 19- August 16
Description:
Learn about the skills, knowledge and attitudes appropriate to the safe and enjoyable conduct of a variety of outdoor recreational activities in this four-week course in the outdoors. Follow a process of experiential learning where students are required to be self-motivated and responsible for their own development. Throughout the program students are challenged physically, mentally and socially and by the end of the course are required to demonstrate skills in problem solving, communication, group and team work, leadership and most importantly, reflective thinking. Activities include rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, raft building, rappelling, camping, mountaineering, and hiking. Possible complementary activities include canyoneering, coasteering, orientation/navigation, bouldering, zip wires, indoor climbing wall, and high and low level ropes courses.
Highlights:
Three excursions will include (weather permitting) an outdoor experience in the beautiful Snowdonia region, an overnight trip to Ireland, and visits to places of historical significance for Welsh identity. For 5 days during the final week of the program, students will take a trip to the Highlands of Scotland. Each day there will be a different outdoor pursuits opportunity for the students to explore.
Cost in US$: 3625
Cost Include Description:
The program fee includes the following:
- Six semester hours of credit
- Housing accommodation (residence halls at the University of Wales Bangor, which include private rooms/bathrooms and a shared kitchen area)
- Pre-departure advising and consultation
- On-site orientation, advising and oversight by Wales program director
-Three excursions
- Access to neccesary outdoor activity equipment
- Cultural activities
- International Student ID Card (ISIC)
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Participants Travel to Wales
Independently
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in Groups
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