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Eko Tracks (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Potchefstroom, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Spring/Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: SVSU applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.5
Minimum Class Standing: 1 - Freshman Type of Program: Provider
Subject(s): Biology, Pre-Vet
Program Description:
EKO TRACKS
Eko TracksSouth Africa
Spring/Summer
 
About the Program
The veterinary program offers an exciting, hands-on, in-depth and educational experience, taking students behind-the-scenes in the wildlife field in Southern Africa. The expeditions are in the form of a camping safari and lodging, and the duration is around 3 weeks. Students interact with rangers, veterinarians and researchers working in the field, giving them an insight into life, successes and problems associated with conservation in Africa today. Participants also meet and learn from pioneers in game capture and those actively involved in the field of wildlife veterinary science on a day-to-day basis.  It includes a Capture and Care course where students participate in actual game capture operations.

This program has been offered since 1999 and is aimed at students in pre-vet, vet tech, veterinary science, biology, animal science, wildlife conservation as well as students interested in wildlife veterinary in general.

Academics
Wildlife Tourism and Conservation Management (6 credit): usually transfers in as upper level Biology credits. Student must work with the chair of the biology department to have course petition approved.

Sessions
Multiple sessions offered May through August. Please visit https://ekotracks.com/veterinary-field-study/

Housing
Accommodations change throughout to program- camp, tented camp, and ecolodge

Program Costs
Fees Paid to SVSU  
Program Fee* $4,980.00
Application Fee $80.00
Other Expenses (estimated)  
Round-trip Airfare $2,000.00
Passport $160.00
Visa N/A
International Health Insurance (through SVSU) $50.00
Immunizations (depends on insurance) $100.00
Meals included
Miscellaneous Expenses $500.00
TOTAL $7,870.00
*Study Abroad Billing: the provider invoices SVSU for the program fees. SVSU bills students and then pays the provider. This makes it easier for students to use financial aid towards their program.


Contact SVSU Study Abroad for specific questions or details.
 


Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.