Description

Course Dates

Choose one:

Geology 360 (3 credits)
Prerequisites: completion of one geology course; consent of the instructor

Geology 560 (3 credits)
Prerequisites: completion of one geology course; consent of the instructor
Optional Course

International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus

If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.

Highlights

Evolution of ancient seas, tropical reefs and life in the Nanpanjiang Basin of south China
Join UW Oshkosh's Dr. Dan Lehrmann, Wichita State University's Dr. Wan Yang, Guizhou University's Dr. Yu Youyi, and students from both the U.S. and China as you explore the geology, history and culture of China!

* Participate in collaborative field projects in south China.
* Live with Chinese students.
* Study the rural culture and ethnic minorities of southern China.
* Develop basic skills in field geology, structural geology, tectonics, sedimentary geology and basin evolution.
* Experience the majestic karst terrane of south China.

TRAVEL to the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, and the Great Wall.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Geology

Cost in US$:

4,650 USD Total Estimated Expenses

Program Fees Include:

The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!

Program Fee Estimate
* 2,630 USD based on a minimum of 10 participants

Expenses in U.S. Dollars
100 USD Application Fee (200 USD for out-of-state applicants)
100 USD Passport & Pictures
1,575 USD Airfare
80 USD Immunizations
-50 USD Refund to eligible participants
1,805 USD Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations)

Expenses in Foreign Currency (Chinese Yuan - CNY)
CNY 230 Meals (for meals eaten on your own on free days)
CNY 650 Local Transportation (65 USD for group activities; 20 USD for personal)
CNY 570 Personal Spending Money (CNY 380 - CNY 765)
CNY 1,450 Total Expense Estimate while Abroad

4,650 USD Total Estimated Expenses

*Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.

Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); visa fees (at U.S. citizen rate); accommodations in hotels as listed on the finalized itinerary; most meals; field visits (including transportation) listed on the finalized itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.

Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; airfare; transportation to/from the U.S. airport; some meals and all other food and beverages; entrance fees for cultural excursions; local transportation costs (including transportation costs associated with group activities); and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10 participants