Description

In Bangor, Wales, you'll learn skills in problem solving, communication, teamwork, leadership and reflective thinking through experiential learning in the outdoors. Course content includes rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, raft building, rappelling, camping, mountaineering, hiking and more.

Possible complementary activities include canyoneering, coasteering, orientation/navigation, bouldering, zip wires, indoor climbing wall, and high and low level ropes courses.

Outdoor Pursuits takes place four days a week and courses are full-days adventures. Each activity is structured along a learning continuum that progresses from basic level skills, knowledge and attitudes to intermediate level in which students are challenged in more self-reliant situations.

Highlights

Bangor is situated between the Irish Sea and the Snowdonia Mountains in the hauntingly beautiful region of northwest Wales, where the highest mountain in England and Wales Snowdon is found. Snowdonia National Park, with its mountains and lakes, fast flowing rivers and rugged terrain, is famous for its outdoor pursuits opportunities.

Three excursions are included in the program fee (weather permitting):
* An outdoor experience in the beautiful Snowdonia region
* A weekend trip to Dublin, Ireland
* Visits to to medieval castles and sites of historical significance in Wales.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Culture
• Leadership
• Sports Science

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for current prices.

Program Fees Include:

The program fee includes the following:
* Six semester hours of credit
* Housing accommodation (residence halls at Bangor University, which include private rooms/bathrooms and a shared kitchen area)
* On-site orientation, advising and oversight by Wales resident director
* Personal Central College Abroad Advisor for pre-departure support
* Optional online pre-departure course
* Three excursions
* Access to necessary outdoor activity equipment
* Cultural activities
* International Student ID Card (ISIC)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Central College Abroad's Mission Statement

Central College Abroad fosters cross-cultural appreciation and foreign language development through high quality study abroad programs. Because study abroad is integral to an undergraduate education in an increasingly global society. Central College Abroad is committed to providing experiential and culturally intentional, tailored programs with personalized service to a wide range of students and institutions.

Year Founded

1965