
TTU College of Agriculture - Animal Behavior and Veterinary Medicine in South Africa
Start ApplicationTerms, Dates & Field of Study
Term: Summer I
Deadline: February 12, 2024
Field of Study
- Animal Science
Program Term(s): Summer I
Budget Sheets :
Location(s), Eligibility Requirements
Location(s)
- Bela-Bela, South Africa
Language of Instruction(s)
- English
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Minimum Classification
- Sophomore
Faculty Leader
- Anastasia Stellato
Additional Details
Program Type: TTU Faculty-Led
Housing Options
- Guest house
Study Abroad Advisors
- Group Advising Session
Scholarship Available: Military and Veteran Program (MVP) Aid Available, Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship
Program Overview
This program will introduce students to wildlife behavior and conservation and veterinary issues in Africa. Students will travel to Bela Bela South Africa and the Rory Hensman Conservation and Research Unit to work on individual research projects to learn more about wildlife behavior and to develop strategies to support conservation efforts through research and critical thinking. Students will have the opportunity to actively participate in conservation efforts, assist in cooperative care of animals, and help develop solutions to human-animal conflict within local communities. Students will get hands on experience providing care and support for wildlife to assist long-term conservation efforts.
Course Offered:
- ANSC 4001 Special Problems
Program Dates:
- June 3 - June 17, 2023
Program Fee Includes:
Accommodations
Some meals
- Airport Pickup
- Excursions
Estimated Program Fee:
- Additional expenses include tuition, fees, travel expenses and more. Be sure to review the total estimated program cost as well as the Process of Paying information.
Program Fee Does Not Include:
- TTU Tuition and Fees
- Airfare to/from South Africa
- Some meals
- Personal spending money
- Insurance ($2.57/day)
- Education Abroad Fee ($350)
For more information contact:
Dr. Anastasia Stellato
Study Abroad
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Address
601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3667 -
Email
studyabroad@ttu.edu