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Franklin Hall 303
Bloomington IN 47405
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Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman (IU Tropical Ecology Program)
CAYMAN ISLANDS
GRAND CAYMAN
- Coral reefs, beaches, excellent snorkeling
- British Caribbean island south of Cuba
- West Indian flora and fauna
TENTATIVE DATES
PROGRAM ORGANIZATION
- 12 IU students
- IU faculty members
- 3 predeparture weekend orientation meetings in Bloomington in the spring
- Snorkeling instruction available in Bloomington
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
- 3 IU credits (BIOL-L 433, Tropical Biology)
- Program led by IU Professors Bill Ruf
- Daily visits to coral reefs, mangroves, terrestrial marine and coastal habitats
- Emphasis on ecology and co-evolution between plants and animals, both terrestrial and aquatic
HOUSING
- Shared arrangements in dorm or apartments
ELIGIBILITY
You may apply if you
- are a student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal
academic progress,
- are in at least your third full-time semester of college (priority given to upperclassmen),
- have completed one year of biology or one semester of environmental science or equivalent,
- are willing to live and travel harmoniously with group in the field,
- are able to engage in strenuous physical activity, have good swimming skills
and are (or will be) certified to scuba dive
(spring HPER class available as well as private classes available;
open water dives can be completed during program), and
- have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures
of the Office of Overseas Study.
Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of
purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant.
Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible.
ESTIMATED 2009 COSTS
- Fees paid to IU: (tuition, housing, most meals, health insurance)
- Indiana resident $2,405
- Nonresident $2,905
Initial payment of $500 due early March.
- International Airfare $600-700
Personal expenses additional
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
FINANCIAL AID
- IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs, only if you are enrolled in 6 credits in IU summer sessions, with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
- Overseas Study Minority Scholarships and Scholarships for Students from IU campuses other than Bloomington.
- Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
February 15, 2010
How to Apply for this Program
Last updated: October 21, 2009
Comments: overseas@indiana.edu
