Dear Student/Colleague The Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences program at North Carolina State University offers a three week study abroad program to Namibia (south western Africa) from May 17 to June 05, 2009. Namibia is one of Africas most stable and safe countries to travel to with a good infrastructure and a well developed tourism industry. This program focuses on African wildlife-, savanna- and desert ecology, park management, conservation and ecotourism with the Namib Desert, Etosha National Park and the Cheetah Conservation Fund as the highlights. Students will visit various ecosystems, conduct field work, participate in discussions and field lectures, enjoy game drives and bushwalks. This is a unique opportunity for students to explore and experience Africa and gain valuable knowledge about its ecology, wildlife and conservation. The program will be directed by Dr Dörgeloh, a wildlife ecologist with extensive knowledge and many years experience in southern Africa. Students from other colleges and universities, as well as out-of-state are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: The recent fall in the Namibian Dollar is good news for students. If the exchange rate stays high, we may be able to reduce the cost of the program. We are also in the process of registering the program as a permanent course where students will receive 4 graded credits. For further information about the program please visit http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/fishwild/index.html or contact the program director. Online applications are available through the NCSU Study Abroad Office at http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu I will appreciate it if you can distribute this notice amongst your students and colleagues. Please note: The deadline for applications is Dec. 12, 2008 Sincerely WG Dörgeloh (PhD Wildlife Management) Program Director - Namibia North Carolina State University Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources Box 8002 Raleigh, NC 27695 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
