Experiential Semester in South Pacific - New Zealand
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Communications • Culture • Environmental Studies • Humanities • International Relations • Philosophy		Quick Look • Location: Sydney, Wellington, Suva - New Zealand • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview A 3-month experiential Semester in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Our group of 12-16 spends two weeks building low-income housing for families in Fiji. In Australia the group is involved in a program of rugged outdoor conservation work, learns about the Aboriginal culture, and spends time at a Buddhist retreat center and Scuba dives on the Great Barrier Reef. The last two weeks of the semester are spent exploring the north and south islands of New Zealand - take in cultural and historical sites of interest and enjoy various adventures (rafting, horse-trekking, etc.) The semester is a great blend of learning, volunteer work and adventure. Spring: March-May; 2005: September-December. High school and lower-division college credit is available. Cost: $8500 - includes all program activities, food and lodging does not include cost of international airfare (up to $2400). Open to anyone age 17 or older. - Learn about Maori, Aboriginal and Polynesian cultures - Scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef - Build homes for poor families on Fiji - Do rugged conservation work in Australia - Explore the sites and experience the adventures of New Zealand - Get a good overview of Australia, NZ and Fiji - Have a great time with a group of motivated peers - College and high school credit are available Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  College credit (up to 15 quarter or 10 semester hours) is available for each program (semesters and summer). Students have also used our programs in order to complete their high school requirements. Eligibility 17 and older Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Hostel Program Costs $8,500 Costs Include:  Written materials pre-departure, Written materials abroad, Travel while in host country, registration fees, language instruction, excursions, food, housing, In-country orientation/training, In-country staff support Financial Aid Yes. LEAPNow offers need-based scholarships. Dates Spring Semester: March - May; Fall Semester: September - December Contact LEAPNow, Inc. P.O. Box 1817 Sebastopol, CA 95473 Tel: (707) 431-7265 Fax: (707) 431-8479 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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