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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 [email protected]
To apply for a spot contact Katie Davidson
at [email protected] 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.
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.