take the plunge…
Dec 24, 2015
Semester Abroad in
NEW ZEALAND• Spend the winter 2010 semester abroad in New Zealand, and earn full
Brock credits
• Program includes time in residence at Otago University, Dunedin, and extensive field studies throughout the North and South Islands
• ideal for TREN majors• accessible to other majors for minor
or elective credit• ‘B’ average required
• 2.5 Brock credits delivered in New Zealand by Otago University faculty and a Brock professor in residence
• Intensive international opportunity• Studies occur during the regular
Brock academic semester -> no impact on summer employment
• Better value: longer period abroad, lower rates for accommodations and board
• Experience New Zealand as a resident and a student, not just as a tourist
Why go on a Semester Abroad?
Michelle Williamson at Sandfly Bay
Why go on a Semester Abroad?
• No credit transfer issues – all course credits recognized by Brock University
• No program completion issues - with proper planning, no need for summer courses or make-up courses
• Designed for Year 3 students, but open to students in years 2 and 4 as well
Kasey Pollard and Kyra Brennan at the Caitlins seashore
CAREFUL COURSE SELECTION AND PROGRAM PLANNING ARE IMPORTANT!
TREN majors:• See John Middleton to plan your program• Office – SB 119 – [email protected]
Other majors:• Talk to Dave Brown for further info• Office – SB 104 - [email protected]
TYPICAL YEAR 3 PROGRAM PROFILE(may vary by individual)
Autumn 2009 (at Brock University) Winter 2010 (at Otago University)
• 1.5 TREN credits from regular TREN autumn term course offerings*
• TREN 3P18 – Sustainable Transportation (0.5 credit)
• OTAGO TOUR 306 - Ecotourism Operations(substitutes for 1.0 Brock TREN credit)
• Additional 1.0 credit of TREN or other courses, as required for your program of studies
• TREN 3F94 - International Field Course: Ecological Regions and Tourism Destinations in New Zealand (1.0 credit)
* we recommend prioritizing courses required for TREN Honours Degree Program
Program Overview
When: January through March 2010
Where:• Otago University - Dunedin, NZ (South Island)
04 January – 19 February• Field course throughout North and South Islands
21 February – 14 March• Optional travel period from 3rd week of March• Program wrap-up in Canada: 23 March – 01
April (assignment submissions)
Schedule of Activities(subject to change)
Autumn 2010• Pre-departure briefings
and course preparation at Brock University
January 2010• Transit to New Zealand -
~ 02 Jan 2010
Tree fern - near Auckland
Schedule of Activities(subject to change)
Jan – Feb 2010• Otago campus classes:
Mon 04 Jan – Fri 12 Feb 2010
- 1 Otago credit: TOUR 306- Ecotourism Operations (substitutes for 1.0 TREN credits )
- 0.5 Brock credit: TREN 3P18: Sustainable Transportation
• Exam period: Sat 13 Feb – Wed 17 Feb 2010
• Break: Thu 18 Feb – Sun 21 Feb 2010
University of Otago campus
Schedule of Activities(subject to change)
Feb – Mar 2010• TREN Field Course Sat 20 Feb –
Sun 14 Mar:
TREN 3F94 - Ecological Regions and Tourism Destinations in New Zealand
1.0 Brock credit
Schedule of Activities(subject to change)
March 2010
• NZ program formally ends Sun 14 March – Auckland
• Semester wrap-up period in Canada:
~ Mon 15 Mar – Fri 01 Apr 2010
- completion and submission of TREN 3F95 reports
Auckland Skytower
Cost($CDN – best estimates for 2010, but subject to change)
• Airfare (return, from Toronto): $2075• Otago international course fee: $2100• Brock credit transfer fee: $ 50• NZ Student Visa: $ 180• Otago accommodations and board: $ 2123
(40 days, all meals included)
• Exam period accommodations: $ 150(3 days, breakfasts included)
• TREN Field Course (both islands): ~ $ 3900(21 days, breakfasts included) ________
Estimated total: ~ $10578 (plus tuition for 1.5 Brock credits)
Deposit($CDN – best estimates, but subject to change)
Confirmation of participation deposit (non-refundable):
$1500Due by 14 May 2008
• Additional deposits and payments will be required prior to departure (exact dates / amounts to be determined):
• Airfare deposit ($1000 non-refundable) – June 2009• Balance of airfare ($1800) – July 2009• Otago accommodations and course fees: fall 2009• New Zealand Student visa fee: fall 2009• Field course - ground travel / accommodations: fall 2009• Brock fees (1.5 credits) paid according to usual fee
schedule
Net Cost ($CDN – best estimates, but subject to change)
• Living with your family in Niagara:
$8400
• Living in an apartment in Niagara:
$7200
• Living in Brock U. Residence:
$5200
Studying abroad in New Zealand will cost you about this much more compared to:
PLUS: YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WORK AT YOUR SUMMER JOB –
THIS IMPLIES ADDITIONAL EARNINGS OF $1400 – 2360 (AND UP)
For a detailed cost comparison, see www.brocku.ca/tren/NZ