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Loop Abroad: Global Veterinary Semester (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Program Terms: Spring/Summer, Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Loop Abroad 
  • Restrictions: SVSU applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum Class Standing: 1 - Freshman, 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior, 5 - Graduate
Subject(s): Pre-Vet
Program Description:
 
 
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Global Veterinary Semester Abroad
This global semester abroad is perfect for the student who is exploring various aspects of veterinary medicine, loves working with different kinds of animals, or has an insatiable wanderlust and wants to see three very different parts of the world while studying abroad.

Spanning the course of three months, students will have endless opportunities to gain hands-on experience learning clinical skills and providing care to animals in need. With three 4-week modules in Ecuador, Thailand and South Africa, you’ll have the chance to work with dogs and cats, elephants, cheetahs, marine life and various animals of the Amazon rainforest!
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Program Highlights
 
  • Feed and help provide medical care to cheetahs
  • Learn about all aspects of care and management of captive wildlife
  • Go on safari in South Africa and see lions, leopards, rhino, elephants, buffalo, and more
  • Work as a volunteer in a South African zoo
  • Assist in wild animal conservation research in South Africa
  • Feed, study, and care for rescued elephants
  • Assist in dog neuter surgeries
  • Learn and practice small animal clinical skills
  • Tour the city of Chiang Mai, including visits to temples and local markets
  • Get SCUBA certified and learn conservation diving
  • Learn to identify marine invertebrates, tropical fish, and understand reef health
  • Stay overnight in forest villages to understand their livelihoods and connections to forest ecosystems
  • Zipline through the jungle
  • Care for coatis, toucans, tapirs, and other Amazonian animals
  • Research and create enrichments for monkeys
  • Perform veterinary labs such as coprological exams and necropsies
  • Enjoy a fun weekend of rafting and caving in Tena
  • Discover Quito, the capital of Ecuador
  • Help to research marine fishes populations of the Galapagos
  • Snorkel the famous Kicker Rock with sea turtles and sea lions
  • Explore San Cristobal from sunrise hikes to sunset beach yoga
  • Earn 200+ veterinary hours and 18 credits
  • Earn 92 animal experience and research hours.
Our website contains all the information you need to get started on your study abroad adventure, including information about
program itineraries, pricing, financial aid and fundraising, college credit, and more!
 
 
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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.