Brochures about the universities are available in Kenyon's Office of International Education. April 15, October 7. Center for Rainforest Studies, North Queensland SFS Fall or spring Through four distinct but interrelated courses, the program investigates the biological, economic, historical, and political issues that must be considered in determining strategies for rainforest conservation. The courses are rainforest ecology, principles of forest management, ecological anthropology, and directed research. The essay in which the student defines his or her motivation for participation is a strong determining factor in the admission process.
Accommodations are in dormitory style, eight person cabins.
The academic year in New Zealand also runs from February to November and opportunities have now opened up for semester-only participation. With careful planning and selection of semester-only courses, a year equivalent to Kenyon's academic year is possible. Kenyon's first semester is the second semester in New Zealand. Classes consist of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical classes as appropriate. You will probably be expected to do a great deal more independent work than you are accustomed.