TREN Semester Abroad in New Zealand program

TREN SEMESTER ABROAD IN NEW ZEALAND - WINTER 2010
CURRENTLY UNDERWAY!!

Program includes summer semester in residence at University of Otago, and extensive field studies throughout the North and South Islands
One full semester of Brock credits are delivered in New Zealand by University of Otago instructors and a Brock professor in residence
Ideal for TREN majors, but open to other majors for minor or elective credit
Designed for Year 3 students, but may be compatible with Years 2 or 4 depending upon other program commitments
'B' (major) average required
Dates, destinations and prices are best estimates, but subject to change

DOWNLOADS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW MATERIALS
(LEFT CLICK TO VIEW, RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD):

PowerPoint presentation about the NZ Semester Abroad program:
2010 Program Resources
2010 NZ Field Course Itinerary
2010 University of Otago course description for TOUR 306: Ecotourism and Sustainable Development (1.0 credit)
2010 Course home page for TREN 3F94:a Ecological Regions and Tourism Destinations in New Zealand (1.0 credit)

ACCOMMODATIONS

Web page for St. Margaret's College Residence, University of Otago
(your home from approx. 04 Jan - 20 Feb 2010)

SCHEDULE - MEETINGS, FORMS and DUE DATES (subject to change)

Date Due	ACTION ITEM	Deliver form / payment to:
14 May 2009	Payment form 1: Deposit / Confirmation of participation ($1500)	Pay to Brock Finance Office
10 Jul 2009	Payment form 2: Balance of Airfare ($1300)	Pay to Brock Finance Office
End of August 2009	St. Margaret's College Residence Application Form for Brock students (MS Word format)	1) E-mail electronic version of completed form to all of the following: summer.school@otago.ac.nz ann-marie.chamberlain@otago.ac.nz dbrown@brocku.ca 2) Print, sign, and bring a hard copy version of the form to our first pre-departure meeting (below - date to be confirmed)
Mon 05 Oct 2009	PREDEPARTURE BRIEFING #1 - SHAVER MEETING ROOM POWERPOINT HANDOUT	All documents to Dave Brown
Mon 05 Oct 2009	BRING: Signed hard-copy version of St. Margaret's College Residence Application Form for Brock students (see above) Otago University Course Application Form for TREN program Brock University Transcript Request Form for TREN program Passport and / or any other relevant immigration or citizenship documents (e.g., Permanent Resident card, Canadian student visa) for copying	All documents to Dave Brown
15 Oct 2009	Payment Form 3: Otago course fees, student visa fees, etc ($2500)	Pay to Brock Finance Office
Mon 09 Nov 2009	PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING #2 - SHAVER MEETING ROOM	All documents to Dave Brown
Mon 09 Nov 2009	BRING: Original passport and / or any other relevant immigration or citizenship documents (e.g., Permanent Resident card, Canadian student visa) - will be sent to Ottawa for visa processing Completed New Zealand Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012) See also: New Zealand Student Visa / Permit Guide (INZ 1013) Evidence of enough money to support yourself in New Zealand (your own bank record, student loan record, or a New Zealand Financial Undertaking for a Student form (INZ 1014) if a parent or other person is your guarantor (see Section G of New Zealand Student Visa / Permit Guide (INZ 1013) for details. for details. Completed Liability waiver form Completed Emergency contact form REVIEW: Field course itinerary overview	All documents to Dave Brown
13 Nov 2009	Payment Form 4: Accommodation fees / field course deposits ($2500 plus REFUNDABLE NZ $250 (approx. CDN $200) damage deposit for St. Margaret's College = $2700)	Pay to Brock Finance Office
Mon 07 Dec 2009	PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING #3 - SHAVER MEETING ROOM Dave Brown's Powerpoint Notes for Pre-departure Briefing #3
Mon 07 Dec 2009	Cultural orientation and overview - John Kaethler, International Services Health and wellness abroad - Leslie Macpherson, Health Services Dave Brown's Powerpoint Notes for 01 December: Insurance, fees, passports, air tickets, course expectations, field course assignment overview and scheduling, practical matters, staying in touch over Christmas break
01 Dec 2009	Payment Form 5: Balance of field course fees (est. $2700)	Pay to Brock Finance Office
03 Jan 2010	MEET AT PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE!