Dominican Republic: Summer Field Study
BIO 250F: Dominican Republic - Expedition Biology
How does one know if a species is endangered? This experimental learning course will immerse you in the practice of animal conservation, by partnering with grass roots environmental organizations as we collect real data on threatened species in the Dominican Republic, which will be used to determine their status. Students will learn about the threats to endemic animals and habits first-hand and the role that history and culture plays in shaping animal conservation initiatives.
Application Deadline: February 12, 2024
Program Details
- Program Leaders: Bobby Fokidis and Jay Pieczynski
- Program Location: Dominican Republic
- Tentative Travel Dates: May 14 - 27, 2024
- Credit: 4 - Letter Grade
- Prerequisites: None - preference to biology and environmental studies majors/minors
- Course Requirements: Field report and notes, research poster
- Anticipated Number of Students: 10
- Estimated Undergraduate Program Fee: $3,600
- Program Fee Includes: Tuition, round-trip airfare from MCO, housing, most meals/food, on-site transportation, on-site activities, program administratio, and emergency insurance.
- Estimated Additional Costs: Passport $165, some meals $100, personal expenses $112, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0.
- Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens
- Please Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
- Please Note: Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates, and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
Applications
Please note: program dates may change to accommodate changes to the Rollins academic calendar.
- Applications open in early November for programs with a February deadline.
- Find out How to Apply!
- Students can apply for need-based scholarships through the program application. Awards range from $500-$2500 and post to the Student Account in late January (for programs in Dec., Jan. and March) and late May (for summer programs). To provide access to these programs for as many students as possible, students who received funding from Rollins for a Field Study or Summer Approved program will generally not receive funding for a second Field Study/Summer Program.