African Ecology & Conservation

  Namibia

Windhoek

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 16 - June 05, 2010

Description: Discover the spectacular landscapes and ecology of the oldest desert in the world, the Namib; spend one day at the coast on adventure tourism activities; track desert elephants in Damaraland; study the magnificent diversity of wildlife in the world famous Etosha National Park; and learn more about cheetah conservation, human-wildlife conflict, savanna ecology and game ranching at the Cheetah Conservation Fund.

Highlights: Program highlights are Windhoek, the capital of Namibia; the Namib, the oldest desert in the world with its unique fauna and flora; Swakopmund and its adventure activities along the Atlantic Coast; elephant tracking in Damaraland; the large diversity of bird and wildlife in the world famous Etosha National Park; and cheetah conservation at the Cheetah Conservation Fund.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 3,400 USD

Experience Required: yes

Students must have completed at least one course at college level in Wildlife Sciences, Ecology, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources, Rangeland Management, Forestry, Botany, Biology, Environmental Science, Tourism or related field.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Namibia in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10

Scholarships are Available. Scholarships are available for NC State students only. Non-NCSU and out-of-state students have to apply for scholarship through their home institution.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

North Carolina State University - Study Abroad Office's Mission Statement: The mission of the Study Abroad Office is to serve all North Carolina State University students by providing academically-based international experiences which will give them the skills to be active, informed, and culturally sensitive citizens in the global community. In order to achieve this, the SAO will endeavor to increase NC State student participation in study abroad. One way to do this is by advocating and collaborating with faculty and academic departments in a wide range of disciplines, to integrate study abroad into the curriculum, and to advance the internationalization of NC State.