Field Study Programs for First-Year Students
Application Deadline: June 1, 2012: Applications open April 1, 2012
- ENV 105F National Parks: Costa Rica
- INT 324F Service Projects in Rural Communities: Dominican Republic
- ANT XXXF Mysteries of the Maya: Culture, History and Environment of the Yucatan
Rollins College is excited to offer these special field study opportunities for first-year students. We know that many incoming freshmen are already looking forward to opportunities to travel and study abroad. Our international experiential learning courses are designed specifically for first-year students are led by experienced faculty. We aim to provide the first-year students who participate in these courses a chance to connect with a Rollins professor off-campus and to develop connections with their classmates--fellow travelers and fellow first-year students. We hope that these field study courses spark a lifelong interest in travel and intercultural learning.
Scholarship funding is available to assist with these special courses: please see our scholarships webpage for further information.
ENV 105 National Parks: Costa Rica
| Tentative Dates* |
On Campus: 8/4/2012 and 8/5/2012 |
| Faculty: | Barry Allen |
| Location: | Costa Rica |
| 2 Credits Graded Credit/No Credit |
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| Estimated Cost** | $2400 |
| Included: | tuition, program administration, airfare, on-site transportation, room, meals, activities and excursions, health and emergency insurance |
| Not included: | departure tax, gratuities, souvenirs, personal expenses |
| Maximum Enrollment: | 12 |
| Visa: | US citizens do not need a visa |
| Tentative Syllabus and Itinerary: Coming Soon! | |
Join the 4th annual First Year Field Experience in Costa Rica. Experience the incredible biodiversity and stunning landscapes of “the Switzerland of the Americas.” See what it means to be a world leader in both environmental protection and sustainable development. Find out why Costa Rica was recently named “the Happiest lace on Earth by the New Economics Foundation. Highlights of the trip include the Monteverde Cloud Forest, La Selva Biological Station in the rainforest of Sarapiqui, great volcano views from the Bosque Eterno de los Ninos, 850 species of birds, 1200 species of orchids, monkeys, sloths and the best ecotourism infrastructure in the world. The course is taught by Barry Allen, veteran of over 25 field courses in Costa Rica.
INT 324F Service Projects in Rural Communities: Dominican Republic
| Tentative Dates* |
On Campus: 8/4/2012 and 8/5/2012 |
| Faculty: | Pedro Bernal |
| Location: | The Dominican Republic |
| 2 Credits Graded Credit/No Credit |
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| Estimated Cost** | $2450 |
| Included: | tuition, program administration, airfare, on-site transportation, room, meals, activities and excursions, health and emergency insurance |
| Not included: | souvenirs, personal expenses |
| Maximum Enrollment: | 12 |
| Visa: | US citizens do not need a visa |
| Tentative Syllabus and Itinerary: Coming Soon! | |
On this long-running and popular field study students will learn about local communities and explore the local landscapes by working with and in disadvantaged communities in the Dominican Republic. For 2012, students will focus on two primary service immersion projects: a construction project for a children’s shelter in Santiago and a water project in a rural community. While students will spend a majority of their time in hands-on service activities, the program is designed to challenge students to reflect and connect: how does this experience relate to your future goals? Why are you interested in helping others? What is the justification for helping some when there is so much need that cannot possible be met? Students will also be introduced to Dominican history and culture and learn about some of the relevant public health issues in order to provide a context for the experience.
ANT XXXF Mysteries of the Maya: Culture, History and Environment in the Yucatan
| Tentative Dates* |
On campus: 8/5/2012 and 8/6/2012 |
| Faculty: | Ashley Kistler |
| Location: | Mexico--the Yucatan penninsula |
| 2 Credits Graded Credit/No Credit |
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| Estimated Cost** | $2500 |
| Included: | tuition, program administration, airfare, on-site transportation, room, meals, activities and excursions, health and emergency insurance |
| Not included: | souvenirs, personal expenses |
| Maximum Enrollment: | 12 |
| Visa: | US citizens do not need a visa |
| Tentative Syllabus and Itinerary: Coming Soon! | |
This incredible field study will introduce students to depths of the Maya cultural and environmental heritage. Visit the famous Mayan pyramid at Chichen Itzá and learn how the Yucatán region played a crucial role in the politics and economics of the ancient Maya civilization. Explore the colonial city of Merida and examine the impact of culture contact on Yucatán’s cultural and environmental landscapes and the effects of colonialism and globalization on the region’s culture. The Yuctan today is a vibrant center of contemporary Maya culture and students will have the opportunity to experience a modern Maya village and learn about the challenges facing these communities. Students will also visit some of the notable natural wonders in the region, such as the famed cenotes and ecological reserves, in order to examine the Maya’s use of the region’s unique environmental resources.
*All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
**Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students and current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
