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Summer 2012 Study Abroad Opportunities Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Learn abroad in . . .

Australia

Costa Rica

Jordan

South Africa

Ecuador & the Galapagos

China

Honduras (Spring Break 2012)

Hungary/Italy

Thailand

Nicaragua (World Vets)

Australia Visit a zoo, equine facility, and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

(Hands on work dependent on caseload.)

Study Australia’s unique wildlife in their natural habitat.

Snorkel/SCUBA dive on the Great Barrier Reef

See the sites in Sydney.

Costa Rica

Spanish language classes

Small and large animal field visits

Diary farms

Cattle farms

Slaughterhouse

Volunteer at a Wildlife Care Center

Live with a host family to improve your Spanish

Hike to the base of an active volcano

Rappel down waterfalls in a rainforest canyon, zipline through the canopy or go horseback riding

Arenal Volcano – the most active in the world

Typical

housing with

a Tico family

Rescued sloth

Spanish class outside

Veterinary terminology during Spanish Class

Volunteering . . . Building a bird cage

Field visit to a slaughterhouse

Jordan (Focus undetermined)

Visit the Jordan University of Science & Technology

Visits to a local animal shelter, dairy and slaughterhouse

Cultural activities

Petra

The Dead Sea

Wadi Rum desert

South Africa

Wildlife Immobilization & Conservation

Standard or Advanced course

Taught by Dr. Peter Brothers, South African veterinarian

Work with animals at Amakhala Game Reserve

Immobilize a variety of species, such as zebras, rhinos, giraffes and elephants

Meet veterinary students from around the world

Ecuador & the Galapagos

Explore four of the Galapagos Islands

Visit the Charles Darwin Center, hike to see tortoises in the wild, snorkel with sea lions, penguins and sharks

Work at a wildlife zoo in the Amazon

De-worm, examine, and feed animals at the zoo

Lectures on reptiles, amphibians, and special cases from local veterinarian

Help spay and neuter community animals with Dr. Leo Arias

Cultural experiences in Quito and a rural village

Travel by boat between the islands with your native Galapagos guide, Franklin

Stay with a Galapagos family and practice your Spanish with the locals

Try native fruits right off the tree

Dr. Leonardo Arias cleans Stanki the jaguar’s teeth

China

Learn the basics of equine and small animal acupuncture

Climb China’s Great Wall

Visit Ming Tombs

See Terra Cotta Warriors

Acupressure with heat

Program Director Dr. Walter Hsu

Ming Tombs

Terra Cotta Warriors

Honduras – Info session Thursday, Sept 29, 5:30-6:30 in 2401/2402 Wilcke

Caribbean Marine Biology course offered jointly by the College of Ag and the BMS department

Led by Drs. Don Sakaguchi & Dusan Palic

Lectures on coral reef biology

Extensive diving/snorkeling in a variety of marine habitats on the world’s second largest barrier reef system

Swim with dolphins & explore a ship wreck

Hungary & Italy

Shadowing local veterinarians

Experience veterinary & agricultural practices in the EU

Tours of animal facilities

Veterinary schools

Small animal hospitals

Shelters

Zoos

Horse breeding farms

Dairies

Pig farms

Cultural activities in Budapest & Venice

University of Padova

Thailand

Led by Dr. Kenneth Platt and Dr. Ratree Platt

Intended for students with an interest in food animal and/or wildlife veterinary medicine

Visits to the following:

US Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) in Bangkok

Swine production facility (large integrated, and traditional)

Poultry: large integrated vs. traditional

Large animal clinics & field operations

Shrimp & crocodile production facilities

Elephant clinic and zoo

Various cultural activities

World Vets in Nicaragua

12 spots reserved for July 1-11, 2012

11 days, 10 nights at World Vets Surgical Training Center in Granada, Nicaragua

Spay & neuter local animals on a rotating schedule with vet techs and both U.S. and Nicaraguan veterinarians

Stay in a traditional Spanish colonial vacation home with private pool and central location

2 free days for cultural activities

For more information contact VM2 Shawn

Flottmeyer at smflott@iastate.edu

To apply for a spot contact Katie Davidson

at katied@iastate.edu or 294-1501

Eligibility Requirements

Students must have a 2.5 GPA at the time of application & departure (see FAQ on website for details)

Only VM2s and VM3s are eligible to apply for the South Africa course due to the pharmacology component

All students must complete a pre-departure course in the spring in addition to the ~ 2 weeks abroad

In order to receive the $1000 scholarship in Fall 2012 (tuition-paying) students must present on their trip in some capacity, i.e. to pre-vet club, ZEW club, local community gathering, class, etc.

Tuition & Scholarship policies

Residents and non-residents will pay the same amount of tuition for 3 summer elective credits

If non-resident students choose to take more than one study abroad course they will pay non-resident tuition for those credits

Students in rotations (VM4s) do not pay any additional tuition for study abroad courses and do not receive a scholarship

Students who have successfully completed their study abroad course and given a short presentation on their trip will receive a $1000 scholarship from the college in Fall 2012

The scholarship can be received in consecutive years but will only be given to each tuition-paying student once per year

Costs and Financial Aid

All program costs are listed on the website with cost breakdowns

All costs are estimates based on current currency conversion rates, airline prices, and prior year costs

Financial aid is given based on cost estimates and tuition rates

For the majority of students, financial aid covers all program fees, tuition, and incidentals

Please continue to check the website for cost fluctuations

FAQ & How to Apply

If you plan to study abroad at all during veterinary school it is imperative that you read and re-read the FAQ on our International programs website. It will save you time and give you answers to questions that may not have occurred to you.

To apply go to http://isuabroad.iastate.edu

Login with your net id and password

Search for the program you want using key words, i.e. wildlife, veterinary, etc.

Complete all electronic signature documents and submit your application

You can withdraw your application at any time before you commit to the program (you will be prompted to commit once you are accepted, on or around January 15th)

For more information on itineraries, cost, and faculty Q&A sessions, please additional information sessions this fall & visit our website.

Questions?

Call or e-mail Katie Davidson

katied@iastate.edu or 515-294-1501

PLEASE REMEMBER

While we will try to prepare you for your trip this is your personal experience and it is important for you to inform yourself.

Flexibility is key. If you haven’t figured it out already, situations rarely turn out 100% as planned and it is important that you stay calm, culturally sensitive, and positive during your study abroad experience.

We will communicate the details of your program to YOU. It is your responsibility to pass on what information you choose to your partner and/or parents.