Namibia: Namibia Summer

Program Overview

Windhoek (Pop. 250,000) is, located in southern Africa, and is the biggest city in the country. Students will take courses at the Polytechnic of Namibia located in the capital city. It is an urban campus in walking distance to downtown.

The attractive town lies in a beautiful valley bordered by the Eros Mountains in the north and the Auas mountains in the south. Towards the west, stretches the Khomas Highland to the Namib and the coast. Windhoek combines the modern city architectural style with that of the German colonial era. The city has a cosmopolitan flare. The influence of the German language and culture is, in many ways, still present. There are German restaurants where one can have traditional German dishes, bread and beer, and even celebrate the German carnival.

Namibia, is Africa, with its friendly, natural people, endless thornbush savannah, Mopane bushland, Makalani palms and Baobabs, with lions and elephants, zebras and giraffes, an animal world as rich in species as no other on earth. Namibia is home to the Etosha National Park and many other game and nature reserves.

Academic Profile

Polytechnic of Namibia in Windhoek

Spend your Summer in Namibia

Module I: An Environmental Experiential Learning Summer Program
Course Title: Community Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Namibia
Credit Hours: 6
Duration: 4 weeks, June 20- July 15, 2012
Course Description:
This unique travel/learn course is designed for students who enjoy learning inside and outside the classroom. The course includes theoretical and practical study about wildlife, vegetation and attractions in Namibia, and what these areas have to offer as attractions to tourists visiting Namibia. A part of this course will include the planning and operating of a field trip requiring students to plan and operate the actual tour. Students will complete such activities such as setting up a bush camp. Students will view and study some the wildlife and vegetation at the visited sites in Namibia. Students will be required to present assignments based on the field work and attractions visited. The travel will be approximately 12 days. Possible travel sites include Waterberg Plateau Park, Etosha National Park, Uis, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Nauklaft Park, Sossusvlei, and Fish River Canyon.

Information about Namibian travel sites: http://www.namibian.org/
All majors are eligible. No prerequisites.

Module II: Community Development in Namibia
Course Title: Service Learning In Namibia
Credit Hours: 6
Duration: 4 weeks, June 20- July 15, 2012
Course Description:
This course is designed for students interested in proving service to in-need communities in Namibia. The course includes an orientation to the African and Namibian social environment. Students will engage in service learning work with civil society organizations to provide service to in-need communities of women and children. Students will work at civil society organizations such as an orphans home, legal aid society, HIV-Aids support group or women's support organization. Students will be required to present assignments based on the field work.

All majors are eligible. No prerequisites.

Students may only take 6 credit hours. All instruction is in English.

Activities and Opportunities

Student Life

The Polytechnic of Namibia provides a full array of student services that are available to the international student. Student Services are designed to contribute to the health, social, academic, career, sports, cultural, moral, intellectual, and physical well-being of students. There are a multitude of student organizations and clubs. Polytechnic Student Life

Game parks, beaches, hiking, balloon sky rides, quad bike rides on sand dunes, as well as cinema and theatre, museums, lectures and concerts are just some of the possible activities for students. Namibia Tourism

Housing

The program costs include housing and meals. Students will be housed at the Polytechnic on campus or and additional off campus housing. Off campus housing is located in a quiet residential area adjacent to the campus.

Windhoek, Namibia Summer Program Details

Duration

June 20 - July 15, 2012

Application Deadline(s)

April 9, 2012

Eligibility Requirements

2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; freshman through senior standing; transcripts; two letters of recommendation; minimum of 18 years of age.

Costs

$6,500

Costs Included

Tuition, room and board, health insurance, application fees and visa fees

Costs Not Included

Books ($200), Estimated Costs: Airfare ($2,300), Personal expenses ($500)

Entry Requirements

A valid passport is required to study abroad as in any country. Namibia requires a visa for students studying Please allow ample time (about two months) to apply for your visa though Lincoln University.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

How do I apply?

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