Exploring Forestry & Conservation in China
Application Deadline
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This program is a four-week intensive program offered through Nanjing Forestry University (NFU) and led and coordinated by the UBC Faculty of Forestry. It is a unique opportunity for students interested in forestry and conservation in China. This program will allow you to better understand local and global forestry issues in China through various activities, including in-class lectures/seminars, service learning, field trips in nature reserves, and visits to local industries as well as heritage and cultural sites.
Program Content:
- Integration of forestry, conservation and wood marketing experience in China
- Current development of Chinese forestry and wood industry
- Nature conservation and biodiversity protection in global hotspots and the World Natural and Cultural Heritage sites
- Comparison between Canada and China of locals' livelihood, poverty reduction strategies, and prosperity of community associated with forestry lands
- Culture and language exposure
Enrollment is limited to 20 participants.
Eligibility
- Third year student or higher at time of the program
- Preferably enrolled in Faculty of Forestry (All faculties are welcome to apply)
- Committed to the learning theme and goals of the program
- Demonstrated maturity, responsibility, and willingness to live and travel in less comfortable conditions
Language of instruction
English. Previous Mandarin study would be helpful, but is not required.
Term offered
May 6-June 2, 2012
Academics
There will be two courses offered, each worth three credits:
- CONS 449 Directed Studies: International Experience in Chinese Conservation
- FRST 449 Directed Studies: Contemporary Chinese Forestry
To participate in the program you have to take both courses. Neither course has prerequisites.
Accommodations
You will be lodged in dorm style accommodations, with two to three students per room. You will be required to stay with the group at the lodgings.
Program fee
The program fee will be $2,000-$2,300 (final fee dependent on number of students and final budget decisions) and includes:
- Accommodations
- Three meals per day
- In-country transportation
- Field trips and cultural activities
- $371 Go Global Fee
Not included:
- Round-trip air tickets to China
- UBC tuition for six credits
- Immunizations
- Visas
- Health or travel insurance
- Personal spending money for snacks, souvenirs, phone calls, etc.
*You will also need some spending money for snacks, souvenirs, phone calls, Internet, and personal travel.
NOTE: The Program fee will be reduced by $1,000 for UBC students qualifying for the Go Global Award (i.e., students with a 70% average over 24 credits during the 2011-2012 academic year).
Application
- The application deadline for this program is
January 19 , 201 2 at 4:30 p.m. - Applications are now open and can be initiated online via the Go Global Gateway application system.
If you need to log in to complete your application once you have started it, or to view your application, please access this section of the Go Global Gateway application system. - If you encounter any problems submitting your application via the Go Global Gateway, please direct them to Kerri Leeper, Group Study Program Coordinator at Go Global, at kerri.leeper@ubc.ca
- Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview prior to being accepted into the program.
Please send any questions about applying to this program to Kerri Leeper .
Withdrawals and refunds
If you decide to withdraw your application following submission, you need to make this request in writing through e-mail to Kerri Leeper kerri.leeper@ubc.ca. Please be sure to consult the Group Study Refund Policy terms.
