Study abroad: University of Florida in Cuba Tropical Marine and Coastal Ecology Summer A: May 17 - 28, 2015 (Travel Dates) May 11 - 15, 2015 (On-Campus Dates)
About the Program: UF in Cuba will give you a hands-on understanding of the marine & coastal ecosystems of central & southern Cuba, the impacts of human land-use activities on ecological communities, and an introduction to Cuban history & culture. The program will begin on campus during the week of May 11th. During this time, you must attend three introductory, planning, and discussion meetings to prepare for the intensive 11-day program. Your time in Cuba will involve a mixture of field studies, lab studies, and classroom lectures/discussions. About the Location: Cuba is a tropical Spanish-speaking island in the Caribbean. It maintains a rich culture, colorful people, unique agricultural practices, & many exceptionally well-conserved tropical marine ecosystems. Excursions: Daily excursions will be taken in and around Havana during the first half of the program. The second half of the program will take place on the Isle of Youth. Course Information: University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences School of Forest Resources and Conservation Course taught by UF Faculty FAS 4932 / FAS 6932: Tropical Marine and Coastal Ecology (4 UF GPA credits) Application Information Application Deadline: March 13, 2015 Please apply online at www.ufic.ufl.edu/sas Eligibility/Requirements -students in good standing -open to all majors 2.5 GPA or higher -interview with one of the program directors -must be a strong swimmer and have experience snorkeling 2015 Pricing: Undergraduate & Graduate Program Fee: $2,390 A $231 nonrefundable deposit for undergraduates and a $305 non-refundable deposit for graduates (separate from program fee) is due at the time of application. The remaining fees are due no later than 45 days prior to departure and should be paid to Holbrook Travel. What’s included: Tuition for 4 UF GPA credits, all accommodation and transportation in Cuba, meals while on Isle of Youth, international health insurance and emergency medical assistance. What’s not included: Round-trip airfare to Cuba (approximately $500 USD), entry visa ($80 USD), exit tax ($25 USD), meals while on mainland Cuba, additional personal travel and personal expenses. Faculty Program Directors: Dr. Donald C. Behringer - [email protected] | 352-273-3634 Dr. S. Luke Flory - [email protected] | 352-294-1581 Dr. Thomas Frazer - [email protected] | 352-392-9230 University of Florida International Center 1765 Stadium Road Suite 170 HUB PO Box 113225 Gainesville, FL 32611 p: (352) 273-1539 | f: (352) 392-5575 www.ufic.ufl.edu/sas.com/GlobalGators
