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CIEE Wildlife Ecology + Conservation Program in Gaborone, Botswana (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Gaborone, Botswana
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Housing type: Home Stay, Residence Hall Click here for a definition of this term Language Study: Setswana
Program Provider: CIEE Year of Study: (2) Sophomore, (3) Junior, (4) Senior
Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisite: No Click here for a definition of this term GPA requirement: 2.5
Area of Study: Biology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Pre-Engineering Click here for a definition of this term Language Immersion: No
Program Description:

Wildlife Ecology + Conservation

GABORONE, BOTSWANA

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Program Overview

Bring your love of the outdoors and its inhabitants to Botswana and study African wildlife in the largest extant native habitat. Select from an array of coursework including upper-level biology, and environmental science in animal behavior, ecology, and conservation.

You'll also get to experience and explore the intersection of conservation with society and culture through CIEE co-curricular activities and extensive field trips to nature reserves, rangelands, rural communities, and the capital city of Gaborone.

Unique Experiences

LEARN NEW SKILLS

building an imbedded research project involving wildlife behavior, ecology, or conservation.

EXPLORE BOTSWANA WILDLIFE

travel to Central Kalahari Game Reserve or Okavango Delta to enjoy a fully integrated STEM experience combining life sciences, conservation, and environmental sciences into a holistic wildlife management curriculum.

GAIN FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE

interacting with local community to learn about human-wildlife conflict and its impact on sustainable wildlife conservation efforts.

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Activities

  • Travel to Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game reserve and engage in face to face discussion with villagers on issues of human wildlife conflict.
  • Discover Botswana’s rich history excursions to Bahurutshe Cultural Village.
  • Practice your skills in Setswana as you explore cultural and environmental sites.
  • Enjoy the famous Chobe National Park which features four major ecosystems and the most abundant wildlife concentration in all of Africa.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

Application Process
There is a dual application process for this program.  (1) Students must apply to for permission to study abroad on this program; you can do this by clicking the "Apply Now" button.  At the same time, (2) students apply directly to the program for admission.  The program application can be accessed on the program website.  Please pay close attention to both the IWU and program deadlines, as they may be different.

Tuition Cost
IWU has a home-school tuition policy, which means that students studying abroad will be billed the regular IWU tuition—unless the study abroad tuition is higher, in which case the student pays that higher cost.  Unless otherwise noted, IWU does not charge room and board for studying abroad; instead, students pay those costs to the program provider.