Transcript STUDY ABROAD INFO SESSION - Palm Beach State College

Study abroad
informational session
Intro to oceanography- OCE 1001
Prof. Sandra Humphrey
Travel Dates: March 7-14, 2015
Why join us in Mexico?
By studying marine animals in their natural habitat and viewing interactions between species, students
can truly understand and appreciate marine life and the beauty and significance of the ocean.
You will be able to:
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Apply what you’re learning in class to the real world
 Experience geographical and physical contact with
the Spanish language and culture
 Gain exposure to a wide diversity of marine invertebrates
and vertebrates to enable a study of taxonomy and
Interrelationships
 Immerse yourself in a culture different than your
own and gain global awareness
Course Outline
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This is a hybrid course with a study abroad
component.
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On campus once a week.
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Online, 12 weeks of assignments
Trip outline
Day 1:
Arrive to San Jose at Los Cabos
-Group will be picked up at the airport and transferred
to the hotel
Day 2:
Morning and afternoon
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We will travel to Puerto Lopez Mateos to do
Whale watching and learn about
their biology and natural history.
Evening
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We will stay overnight at eco-bungalows in
Puerto Lopez Mateos following a seafood
dinner.
Day 3:
Morning and afternoon
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Return by van to La Paz. Then travel by boat
to Isla Partida and Espiritu Santo islands in Sea
of Cortez. We will review the program and
activities for day 4
Day 4:
Morning
Introduction and review to snorkeling and a
visit to the Ensenada Grande Reef
Afternoon
Kayak trip to observe sea lion rookery
Evening
Reef ID presentations and recording
Observations of marine species in field journal
Day 5:
Morning
Morning hike at El Cardonal
Afternoon
Snorkeling at the coral reef in El Corralito.
Day 6:
Morning
Travel by boat to Los Islotes Sea Lion Colony
for snorkeling
Afternoon
Record observations of marine species in field
journal
Day 7:
Morning
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Return by boat to La Paz.
Afternoon
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Cultural day. Hotel stay overnight
in La Paz.
Day 8:
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‘Departure Day
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Group transport to Los Cabos Airport
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Application/Passport information
1. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION:
Your name on the student application must completely match the name as it is
or will be on your passport, including your middle name. We give the name that
you enter on your application to the travel provider for ticket issuance. If the
name you provide to us does not exactly match the name on your passport, you
may be denied boarding your flight, or the airline could charge you a large fee
to re‐issue your tickets. The College is not responsible for errors or omissions
of your name on the Study Abroad application.
2. PASSPORT:
If you already have a passport, include a copy of the ID page with your
application. If you don’t have a passport, it can take up to 12 weeks to get one.
Plan accordingly!!
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Forms to Fill Out (Applications and Risk Management ((RM)) Forms)
1. Application for participation
2. Consent to release confidential student record information
3. Student information and passport form (RM)
4. Emergency contact information (RM)
5. Physician statement (RM)
6. Permission for emergency treatment (RM)
7. Release and indemnity agreement (releases college of all legal
liabilities, please read closely) (RM)
8. Photo/audio/text/comments/video release
9. Drug, alcohol, discipline policy (all rules and regulations found in the
PBSC student code of conduct handbook prevail when you are studying
abroad)
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Travel Requirements for Mexico
1. For entry into Mexico, you must present a valid passport
and either a round-trip ticket or proof of onward travel to
another country.
2. Travelers with passports that are found to be washed,
mutilated, or damaged may be refused entry to Mexico.
Please be sure to apply for a U.S. passport well in advance
of anticipated travel.
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Program Costs
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1
Tuition for course:
Resident $428 non-resident $1467
2. program cost for accommodations, airfare, all meals from lunch on day of arrival to
breakfast on day of departure, gratuity, side trips, related itinerary, airport transfers and
other transportation costs: _$3,100_ p/p
3. G-K insurance: starting at $37, it increases by age group
4. incidentals (for snacks and other food not covered, souvenirs, Recreational activities
during Free Time, and other miscellaneous costs): TBD by student on an individual basis.
total: ____________________
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PROGRAMS COSTS- SCHEDULE
-On October 1st, 2014, $620 is due
-On November 1st, 2014, $620 is due
-On December 1st, 2014, $620 is due
-On January 5th, 2015, $620 is due
-On January 30th, 2015 final $620 is due
-On February 5th final payment for medical insurance is due (this
varies according to age group)
Slideshow from Green Edventures
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http://www.slideshare.net/greenedventures/baja-mexico-sea-quest39023830
 QUESTIONS?