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Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
CIEE Focus on diverse tropical ecosystems with an emphasis on marine plant and fish life; Innovative classroom-based and field-intensive academic program; Study and dive with local experts in a small group setting; Gain extensive research experience conducting an independent research project
Overview The goal of this program is to offer students an interdisciplinary learning experience that stresses the interconnectedness of human interaction with nature. Specifically, the program offers students a comprehensive and complex view of the many facets of marine ecology, coral reef conservation, and environmental science in a marine setting with an in-depth look at issues ranging from cultural heritage to natural resource management.
Setting The CIEE Study Center in Bonaire is an ideal location for a marine ecology program. The location of the island, off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean, results in an arid climate with little rainfall resulting in calm waters that are clear of silt and offer exceptional underwater visibility. While small, Bonaire also offers a diverse topography with gentle hills in the north and the flat salt pans in the south.
Value The CIEE fees for 2006-07 include an optional airport meet and greet, tuition, housing, most meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, national park entry fees, scientific equipment, local transportation, pre-departure advising, and insurance. There is an additional fee of $200 on-site for those who need to complete the four open water dives to obtain their scuba certification.
Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
SUNY at New Paltz UVI enrolls approximately 3200 full-time and part-time students of diverse languages and cultures across the two campuses. Students can study for either the fall, spring or summer semesters, or for an academic year
Overview All courses at the UVI are taught in English. The university offers courses in the following areas: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Elementary Education, English, Humanities, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Music Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Speech Communication and Theater
Setting Located in the Caribbean, the US Virgin Islands is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It consists of an estimated 70 islands, and cays, three of which, St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix are inhabited and of significant size. The tropical flora and fauna, coral reefs and pleasant climate make the US Virgin Islands a popular tourist site.
Value 12-15 undergraduate credits may be earned per semester.
E-mail To:studyabroad@newpaltz.edu
Where: Caribbean
When: Year Round
SEA Education Association Focusing on deep-water oceanographic studies, students undertake coursework ashore in oceanography, nautical science and maritime literature and history, followed by a practical component of hands-on marine science and blue-water sailing at sea.
Overview Students will receive a broad understanding of the world's oceans through an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines the sciences, social sciences, humanities and public policy.
Setting If you are looking for an educational adventure in a study-abroad program, you won't find anything like us anywhere in the world. We take college students to the deep ocean on a traditional sailing vessel to learn about the sea.
Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round, Academic Year, MayMester Intersession
Sea-mester Global Travel; Cultural exploration, Oceanography; Marine Biology; Student Leadership Development; Seamanship; PADI scuba diving and International Yachtmaster Training Sailing certification; American Red Cross first aid and CPR; Community service and Conservation projects.
Overview A unique educational adventure set aboard traditionally rigged schooners while voyaging throughout the world's oceans. Student's may select to sail the near coastal waters of the Caribbean Sea or cross a major ocean, such as the Indian, Atlantic or Pacific. Sea-mester is fully accredited. Based upon principles of experiential education, the primary academic foci of oceanography, marine biology, nautical science, and leadership are brought from the textbook into real life application.
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Setting Dependent upon location. S/Y Ocean Star operates in the Caribbean Basin. S/Y Argo circumnavigates the globe over a two-year period. Voyage duration ranges from 20 to 90 days.
Value Tuition includes all food, accommodation, excursion and tuition costs. Return airfare and certain optional credit costs are not included- please request a brochure for full details.
Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
The School for Field Studies Pollution and overharvesting of marine resources, along with unsustainable tourism, may do irreparable damage to the TCI ecosystem. Students work with members of local communities to help find ways in which they can better manage their marine resources while continuing to develop economically.
Overview Snorkel or SCUBA in an underwater paradise, learn marine ecology and techniques for protecting precious marine resources, learn and practice field research skills, interview local fishermen about historic fishing practices and study the British West Indies culture.
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Setting The Center for Marine Resource Studies is located just steps from our crystal clear ocean laboratory, overlooking the sea. Within a three mile radius are coral reefs, mangrove islands, sea grass beds, carbonate platform flats and deep water diving. Internet access, SCUBA tanks and weights and boats.
Value 18 credits. SFS is accredited by Boston University
Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University of Miami The St. Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies, is one of three Caribbean campuses. The Trindiad campus is located about twenty minutes by public transportation from the thriving capital & cultural hub of Port-of-Spain.
Overview There are nearly 7500 students enrolled at UWI in the variety of academic disciplines offered in the academic areas listed below. The exchange with UM is largely directed with the Faculty of Social Sciences; however, exchange students could enroll in other faculties as needed.
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Setting It houses four residence halls, an excellent library and several faculties and schools. The attractive campus is a mix of early 20th century and modern architecture, with a rich landscape of introduced and indigenous trees and shrubs, not too unlike the tropical campus at the University of Miami.
Value The student body consists not only of citizens of T&T, but also of the greater Caribbean region, in addition to international students as well.Minimum 2.75 GPA.
Where: Caribbean
When: Spring Semester, Summer
Awesome Guides, Inc. SCUBA travel programs involve marine biology and offer college credit.
Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester
Institute for Tropical Marine Ecology, ITME ITME offers intensive summer and semester-long programs in tropical marine ecology, research, and conservation at its field station in Dominica. Programs include accredited university-level courses aimed at students in marine or biological sciences, or environmental studies.
Overview Intensive field work in the beautiful Caribbean waters rounds out the classroom work to provide an unparalleled learning experience for the budding marine biologist. A limited number of scholarships are available.
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Setting The ITME field station is located on the western shore of Dominica, in the picturesque fishing village of Mahaut, just minutes away from breathtaking snorkel and dive sites, as well as rainforests and waterfalls.
Value Your tuition covers: 16 academic credit hours, 5 courses in marine ecology and conservation, 12 weeks full room and board, 30 - 40 fully paid SCUBA/snorkeling excursions, exciting guest lecturers, and sightseeing to many of Dominica's major attractions.
Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Spartan Health Sciences University 36 Months accelerated program leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree. 16 months of basic sciences in beautiful St. Lucia; 20 months clinical sciences in affiliated hospitals in the U.S., Canada, and possibly U.K. (depends on availability).
Overview The University is dedicated to train graduates with an excellent medical knowledge and competent clinical skills to meet the health care demand.
Setting The primary objective of the University is to provide "qualified students" with the opportunity to fulfill their lifelong ambition of becoming successful physician to provide quality medical care to prolong human life and thus serving the humanity.
Value The University strives hard to import a high standard of education with affordable tuition fees, not compromising the standard of medical education.
Where: Caribbean
St. George's University We are an innovative international center for higher education located on the Caribbean islands of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The student body reflects a strong commitment to an international education, with over 55 countries represented on campus.
Overview The University, originally founded as a School of Medicine in 1976 by an Act of Grenada's Parliament, now includes world class Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, a Graduate School and Undergraduate programs, focused on business, premed and pre-vet curriculums.
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Setting St. George's University is an international center for higher education located on the Caribbean islands of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Our campus in True Blue, on the island of Grenada, has state-of-the-art facilities that rival and surpass many in the US.
Value Our medical graduates have praticed medicine in more than 35 countires, including the UK and all 50 states in the US. We offer scholarships for international students in medicine and veterinary medicine.
Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
The Island School Semester abroad program for high school sophomores and juniors located on the beautiful island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas
Overview Along with the classroom components of Marine Ecology, English, Research, Math, History, and Environmental Art, students also explore the environment through SCUBA diving, kayaking, morning exercise, and farming. Students get to know Bahamian culture through a weekly student exchange.
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Setting Remote pennisula on the southern tip of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. Carribean and Atlantic Oceans.
Value Students have a transformative educational experience. They better at time-management, more responsible, better students, and with specific academic training that prepares them for college.
Where: Caribbean
When: Summer, Academic Year
The New Victorian School Candidates will have opportunity to work with children and adults in various classroom settings.
Overview The program includes an American Christian-oriented program, as well as extensive ESL materials
Setting The school campus is located in the heart of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Value Program packages include airfare, private room and board, insurance, utilities, internet as well as a generous monthly stipend.
Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
St. John's University Exchange program with a full range of courses.
Overview Enjoy beautiful Trinidad and Tobago while studying abroad.
Setting Study at the University of the West Indies- St. Augustine.
Value Tuition
Where: Caribbean
University of the West Indies The Cave Hill Campus offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Humanities and Education, Law, Pure and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, as well as clinical and postgraduate programmes in Medichine.
Overview Academic programmes are arranged in departments which cover one or more subject areas.
Setting There are 2 Halls of Residence situated on the Cave Hill Campus. They are the Frank Worrell Hall and Sherlock Hall.
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