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TREN Semester Abroad in NEW ZEALAND Winter 2010

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 – Other majors: Talk to Dave Brown for further info Office – SB

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 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 3 rd 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 Otago credit: TOUR 306- Ecotourism Operations (substitutes for 1.0 TREN credits ) 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 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): $1500 Due 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