TREN Term Abroad in New Zealand

Spend the Winter 2012 term in
NEW ZEALAND
and earn full Brock credits!

Now in its fourth year, the TREN Term Abroad in New Zealand has become one of Brock University's flagship international programs. You will complete a full academic term abroad in one of the most beautiful and interesting countries in the world, spending seven weeks in residence at the University of Otago in historic St. Margaret's College (Dunedin, South Island), then embarking on a 24 day, two-island field course which explores the entire country from tip to tail. You will study environment and tourism with professors from Otago and Brock in the classroom and in the field, in the company of like-minded Otago University students. You'll experience New Zealand as students and as residents - not just as tourists.

It's an intensive international opportunity that takes place during the regular northern hemisphere academic term, so there is no impact on your summer employment. There are no credit transfer issues either (all course credits are recognized by Brock University). There are also no program completion issues (with proper planning, there's no need for summer courses or make-up courses). And it's very good value for money - you will spend almost three months in New Zealand during the peak of summer, with accommodation, air and ground transportation, most meals, and Otago course fees included.

For further information, contact Dr. Dave Brown - dbrown@brocku.ca / +1-905-688-5550 ext. 3293

Total program fees for 2012 are estimated to be CDN $12,000. Final cost may change somewhat due to fluctuating exchange rates and volatility in airline ticket prices, etc. (reflected in final payment).

After 15 October 2011, subsequent payments will be made to Brock University (NOT to Scotiabank). Instructions about how to make these payments are forthcoming.

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*PROGRAM DETAILS -*	POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS -	ITINERARY -	COURSE DESCRIPTIONS -	ACCOMMODATIONS -	PAYMENT SCHEDULE - MEETINGS AND DUE DATES

Due Date	Purpose of payment	Details
03 June 2011	Payment 1: Deposit / Confirmation of participation ($1500)	(Paid to Brock Finance Office)
15 July 2011	Payment 2: Portion of Airfare ($1000)	Deposit to Scotiabank Account #10892 01758 11
15 Aug 2011	Payment 3: Balance of Airfare ($1000)	Deposit to Scotiabank Account #10892 01758 11
13 Oct 2011	Payment 4: Otago course fees, etc ($2500)	Deposit to Scotiabank Account #10892 01758 11
17 Nov 2011	Payment 5: Accommodation fees / field course deposits ($2500)	Make deposit directly to your Brock student account. (Instructions)
15 Dec 2011	Payment 6: Balance of field course fees (estimated at $3500)	Make deposit directly to your Brock student account. (Instructions)

Date	ACTION ITEM	Details
03 June 2011	Payment 1: Deposit / Confirmation of participation ($1500)	(Paid to Brock Finance Office)
15 July 2011	Payment 2: Portion of Airfare ($1000) due
15 Aug 2011	Payment 3: Balance of Airfare ($1000) due
On or before 13 Oct 2011	PRIOR TO PREDEPARTURE BRIEFING #1 - St. Margaret's College Residence 2012 Application Form for Brock students (MS Word format) Otago University Study Abroad Application Form for TREN program	1) E-mail electronic version of completed forms to all of the following: summer.school@otago.ac.nz conference@smc.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)
13 Oct 2011	PREDEPARTURE BRIEFING #1 - Powerpoint Notes for Pre-departure Briefing - Part 1a Powerpoint Notes for Pre-departure Briefing - Part 1b	All documents to Dave Brown
13 Oct 2011	BRING THESE COMPLETED HANDOUTS - click links below: Signed hard-copy version of St. Margaret's College Residence Application Form for Brock students (see above) Signed hard copy version of Otago University Study Abroad Application Form for TREN program (see above) Signed hard copy version of Brock University Transcript Request Form for TREN program ALSO BRING: 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
13 Oct 2011	Payment 4: Otago course fees, etc ($2500) due today	Make deposit directly to your Brock student account. (Instructions)
17 Nov 2011	PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING #2 Dave Brown's Powerpoint Notes for Pre-departure Briefing #2	All documents to Dave Brown
17 Nov 2011	BRING: Completed Liability waiver form Completed Emergency contact form WE WILL COVER: Liability Waiver Forms - complete, review, and witness Emergency Contact Forms Letters of Acceptance Otago University Online Registration Otago Summer School online insurance forms December 15 fee payment expectations Course expectations for: TREN 3P18: Sustainable Transportation; TREN 3F94: International Field Course –Ecological Regions and Tourism Destinations in New Zealand; TOUR 306: Ecotourism & Sustainability Practical matters: Baggage, clothing, weather, etc. Field course itinerary review, as required Other business	All documents to Dave Brown
17 Nov 2011	Payment 5: Accommodation fees / field course deposits ($2500) due today	Make deposit directly to your Brock student account. (Instructions)
15 Dec 2011	Payment 6: Balance of field course fees (estimated at $3500)
15 Dec 2011		Make deposit directly to your Brock student account. (Instructions)
15 Dec 2011	PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING #3 - Dave Brown's Powerpoint Notes for Pre-departure Briefing #3 (forthcoming)
15 Dec 2011	Cultural orientation and overview - John Kaethler, International Services Health and wellness abroad - Leslie Macpherson, Health Services fees, passports, air tickets, course expectations, field course assignment overview and scheduling, practical matters, staying in touch over Christmas break
06 Jan 2012	MEET AT PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE!