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Exploring Science in our World: Ecology in Context, Faculty-Led

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Location: Merida, Valencia: Venezuela

Term: Winter

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  • Description

    Study and explore ecology in a setting rich in diverse landscapes and innumerable species of flora and fauna.

    Longwood University 3-credit faculty-led program.

    Henri Pittier National Park
    Henri Pittier was created in February 13, 1937. It is located in the north-central region of Venezuela, in the State of Aragua. It covers an area of 107,800 hectares (including coastal range). It has an abrupt topography with steep slopes. Many of the rocks and stones in the park are 60 - 80 million years old; therefore many of the plants growing here have had millions of years to establish and adapt to the constant pressures and changes of evolution.

    Nearby villages include Choroni, Cuyagua, Chuao, Cata, La Cienaga, Ocumare, and Turiamo. Because of its wide range of elevations, it has many rivers and streams and is rich in fauna and flora. It is the hotspot of the Tropical Andes, so-called for its large amount of endemic species. There are large trees, arboreal ferns, and several species of ornamental plants. The most notable of which is a rare plant with gigantic leaves scientifically known as Gunnera Pittierana, which is also endemic.

    The great diversity of flora gives the park a variety of habitats. Wild fauna is extremely diversified and includes many species of birds. Mammals, serpents, lizards and amphibians are abundant.

  • Travel Types

    • Tours
    • Student Tours

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Subject Areas

    • Anthropology
    • Archaeology
    • Biology (general)
    • Botany
    • Ecology
    • Education
    • Geography
    • Latin American Studies
    • Marine Science

  • Cost in US$:

    $2,150 plus tuition

  • Cost Include Description:

    - Airfare
    - Airport pickup
    - Accommodations
    - Orientation
    - Homestay in Merida with 3 meals
    - New Year's Eve Excursion to Los Nevados
    - Classes and Field Work / All courses taught in English
    - Faculty-led by Longwood University faculty & local guides
    - Cultural activities
    - Transportation to Henry Pittier National Park
    - Biological Station / dormitory style accommodation / Classes and Field Work
    - Trip to Cata Beach in Henri Pittier National Park

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Group living
    • Home-stays

  • Participants Travel to Venezuela

    Independently or in Groups

  • Scholarships are Available

  • Application Process Involves

    • Transcript
    • Written Application

  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    7 days

  • VEN-USA's Mission Statement

    VENUSA's goal remains what it has always been: the promotion of greater international understanding through education, and the development of interpersonal relationships between its students, both Venezuelan and North American.

  • Year Founded

    1987

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