UW Oshkosh

Field Geology in China

Guizhou, Beijing - China
June 11 - July 3, 2009 (dates are tentative)
Geology 360/560
Faculty-led: Dr. Dan Lehrmann, Harrington 315, 920-424-0868

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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.

 

All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.

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Course(s)

Course Dates

Inability or failure to attend may affect your participation, course grades and ability to receive and use financial aid. If you cannot attend, you must indicate this on your study abroad application.

Attend BOTH:

  • May 05, 2009 (Tuesday) from 5:20-7:20 pm in Harrington 217
  • May 12, 2009 (Tuesday) from 5:20-7:20 pm in Harrington 217

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.

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Accommodation & Meals

All accommodation listed below is tentative.

Guiyang
Jinri hotel
Address: Beijing Road
Phone: 011-86-851-6891600

Luodian
Shen Quan Hotel
Phone: 011-86-854-7620880

Anshun
Tianpu hotel
Address: Guihuang road, Dianlichen
Phone: 011-86-853-3516888

Huangguoshu
Grand Valley Hotel Resort
Phone: 011-86-853-3595800

Guanling
QianLing hotel
Phone: 011-86-853-7228888

Xingyi
Qianshan Hotel
Phone: 011-86-859-3116669

Zhenfeng
Jinzhou Hotel
Phone: 011-86-859-6618777

Beijing
Yuan Shan Hotel
Address: 2 Yumin Road, Deshengmenwai, Beijing 100029

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Schedule

Tentative itinerary for summer 2009

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.

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Flight

Luggage Limits

Restrictions on carry-on baggage: t.b.d.

Restrictions on checked baggage: t.b.d.

Restrictions on excess baggage: t.b.d.

Convert kilograms to pounds.

Flight

t.b.d.

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Fees

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°
 based on a minimum of 10 participants
 
Expenses in U.S. Dollars
$100
 Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants)
$100
 Passport & Pictures
$1,575
 Airfare
$80
 Immunizations
-$50
 Refund to eligible participants
$1,805
 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 for group activities; $20 for personal)
CNY 570
Personal Spending Money (CNY 380 - CNY 765)
CNY 1,450
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad
$215
 Total in U.S. Dollars as of 8/27/08 (today's rate of exchange)
   
$4,650
 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.

Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.

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Apply

All students applying to this program must interview with faculty leader Dr. Dan Lehrmann before applying.

Click here to apply.


ADDITIONAL documents required for this program.

Due by the application deadline:
Visa Application

A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country into a passport that makes it possible for the bearer to visit that foreign country. U.S. Citizens require a visa to travel to China.

Print the visa form using BLACK ink. Print your answers on the form using BLOCK letters. Sign the form in blue ink.

Leave spaces blank if information is not yet available (e.g. passport number).
Print "n/a" into blanks where appropriate.

Applications which are illegible will be returned to us with NO visa. Applicants must pay the visa fee a second time to re-apply.

Information for completing the visa application by question number:

1.1 Full Name Print your full name in the following order: First Name, Middle Name, Last Name
1.1 Surname Last Name
1.1 Given Name First Name
1.3 Chinese Name Leave blank
1.4 Current Nationality U.S. Citizen (or your nationality, if different)
1.5 Other or Former Name this includes maiden names
1.9 Passport Type Regular
1.14 Your Current Occupation Teacher or Student
2.1 Major Purpose... Tourism
2.2 Intended Number of Entries Single entry valid for 3 months
2.3 Date of Your First Possible Entry into China 09-06-05
2.4 Your Longest Intended Stay in China 24 days
2.5 Please list Counties/Cities and
Provinces to visit in China in a time sequence		 t.b.d.
2.6 Normally, visa processing takes 4 working days. Do you request express or rush service by paying extra fee? Leave blank
3.4 Do you suffer from any of the following diseases?  
4.1 Name of Your Employer or School University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
4.2 Daytime Phone Number 920-424-0775 (university)
4.3 Address of Your Employer or School Office of International Education, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA
4.7 Name of Inviter, Contact or Your Relative in China
Dr. Yu Youyi
4.8 Phone Number of Your Contact
86-851-39-31139
4.9 Address of Inviter, Contact or Your Relative in China
Geology Department, Guizhou University, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province
4.10 Email of Your Contact
yuyouyi@163.com
Section 5.Other Declaration write "n/a"
Section 6. Application Form Completed by Another Person write "n/a" in blanks 6.1-6.4

   
Due by the Friday following the application deadline:
Professional Passport Photo (for the visa application; write your name on the back)
   
Due by the 1st Friday in April:
Passport
You must turn in a signed passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival in the foreign country. It must have at least TWO side-by-side blank pages (in addition to the notes pages). Your passport will be sent to the Consulate, along with your visa application, to apply for a visa.
 
 

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Resources

Office of International Education Orientation Materials

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Emergency Contact (during program dates)

In a life and death emergency ABROAD

U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225

The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.

To reach your student directly

Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.

The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.

To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)

  • Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
  • Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
  • Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
  • Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
  • Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
  • Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
  • Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
  • Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
  • Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu

To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours

University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216

To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD

Dr. Dan Lehrmann, our UW Oshkosh faculty leader, will be traveling with the group and can be reached indirectly (these are not direct lines to the faculty leader) using the contact information listed under Accommodation and on the itinerary. His co-leader, Wan Yang, can be reached by cell at 011-86-t.b.d..

Time Zone Differences

China

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November 5, 2008