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Namibia, Africa

Namibia, Africa

Contact the Program Director

Dr. Dennis Wilson

Life Science Department
P:  480-654-7731
Office: RDM S - 264
dennis.wilson@mesacc.edu

 

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Program Location

Namibia is a country located on the western coast of Africa. Sharing borders with South Africa and Botswana to the east and Angola to the north, Namibia's landscape includes open grasslands, pans, dry riverbeds and dense woodlands. The oldest desert in the world, the Namib, along with the Kalahari, the largest desert; comprise two of the arid and semi-arid zones in the country's central region.

June 22-July 11, 2013

A trek through the wilds of Africa will probably be the single most adventurous and exciting thing that you will ever do!

In true safari style, you'll travel Namibia in 4x4 vehicles equipped with rooftop tents, learning about, exploring, and photographing Africa's amazing wildlife, tribal cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and unique ecosystems.  With a mix of wilderness bush camping, rest camps, relaxing starlight campfires and BBQ's, and unique wildlife everywhere, this will be more than the adventure of a lifetime!

Estimated Program Costs

  • Program Fees:  $1,888 (due 3/22/13)
  • Includes cultural excursions, ground transportation, instructional support, lodging, travel insurance, etc.
  • Tuition: 7 credits
  • Registration Fee: $15
  • Course Fees: $45
  • Airfare is NOT included (estimated at $2,300).
  • Meals are NOT included (estimated at $210).

Africa Program Excursions

You'll visit Etosha National Park with Africa's big 5 (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard), see the dunes at Sossusvlei National Park, track desert elephants along the Ugab River and get up close with cheetahs at the Cheetah Conservation Fund.

Africa Program Details

The focus will be to integrate elements of environmental biology into places the places you'll visit and to learn about and photograph the wildlife, flora, people, and landscapes of this incredible place! 

Courses Offered (7 credit program)

  • ART142 20808 Digital Photography (3 cr); ($35 course fee)
  • ART143 20908 Intermediate Digital Photography ($35 crs fee)
    • Instructor: Dr. Dennis Wilson
  • BIO105 18647/18648 Environmental Biology (4 cr); [SQ] ($10 course fee)
  • Students must take both courses.
  • Classes will meet at MCC at Red Mountain from 5/26-6/21, 2013 before departure to Namibia.

Dates to Remember

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Information Sessions

Wednesdays - 6:00pm - 6:45pm:
Sept. 12 & Sept. 26, 2012
Oct. 10 & Oct. 24, 2012
November 7, 2012
Jan. 30 & Feb. 13, 2013
Download the dates here.


Thursdays - 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Sept. 13 & Sept. 27, 2012
Oct. 11 & Oct. 25, 2012
November 8, 2012
January 31 & Feb. 14, 2013

Financial Aid Specialist available at all Thursday sessions!

Student Lounge

NU-6 building.

Scholarship Deadline

Friday, March 1, 2013

Get information on scholarships, grants, and financial aid for study abroad here.

Program Application Deadline

Extended to Friday, March 29, 2013

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to reserve your place!  Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Complete the Application - this pdf file can be completed on your computer and then saved and printed.


Submit directly to the Program Director or to the Study Abroad Coordinator.

Payment Deadline

Extended to Friday, March 29, 2013

Download the helpful guide: How to Pay for Study Abroad

Mandatory Orientation

Saturday, April 13, 2013

9 am - 2 pm

Room LB145 in the Elsner Library at the Southern & Dobson campus.


You must attend the mandatory general study abroad orientation. There may be additional required meetings for your specific program. Contact the Program Director for details.