CIEE Biology + Ecology Field Studies in Perth, Australia
CIEE Biology + Ecology Field Studies in Perth, Australia
Location
  • Australia
    • Perth
Term
Spring
Subject Areas
Biology Ecology Field Studies Marine Biology Sustainable Development Wildlife Sciences
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Dormitory
Language
English

Pricing

Price Details
The program fee includes:

- Tuition and housing
- Pre-departure advising and optional on-site airport meet and greet
- Full-time program leadership and support
- Field trips and cultural activities
- CIEE iNext travel card, which provides insurance and other travel benefits

CIEE also offers several scholarships for participants; please see website for full details.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Airfare Meals
Aug 21, 2017
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About Program

With access to the largest fringing coral reef in the world and some of the planet’s most remarkable biodiversity, Western Australia is a treasure trove for students interested in ecology and marine biology. Gain hands-on experience and further your understanding of science with courses on key ecological concepts and techniques at CIEE Perth. After the coursework, conduct field work in one of two streams: marine (marine ecology), or terrestrial (conservation biology), then cap it off with an independent research project at Ningaloo Reef or Manjimup. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

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Program Highlights

  • BE AWED by hundreds of species of coral, fish, and other sea creatures while you collect data on Ningaloo Reef, a World Heritage Site.
  • FURTHER YOUR UNDERSTANDING and knowledge of science.
  • SETTLE INTO THE LAID-BACK AUSSIE lifestyle with a surfing lesson.

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Leaving your family

I lost my mother 2 months before I left for my semester abroad. I was literally on the opposite side of the world and couldn't be any further away from them. I had to learn how to deal with my own problems on a more psychological level. I confided in myself and the staff at CIEE and they became my family very quickly. It was nice to see that complete strangers could act as a family with me and still give out love.

Future students should know, biology is hard. You are treated as an independent and you should also act as one. In Australia they don't hold your hand like the US. If you want something done or need help, ask for it and expect to do it yourself. You'll learn how to problem solve and work around problems. You'll also see that when you learn how to fix your problems you can help others.

This impacted my life because I learned that I can do a lot more than I imagined. I learned that I have mastered a way of making friends from all over the world and something very small can bring us closer together.

What would you improve about this program?
More people need to be in the program. I know it is new but sometimes the chaos represented real life.
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