Animal Behavior Observation in Tanzania
Location: Moshi & Arusha - Tanzania
Dates: January 11-29, 2010
Course: Psychology 225 (SS)
Contact: Kathleen Stetter, Clow Faculty 17, 920-424-7174
Details: http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/tanzaniapsych.php
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Join UW Oshkosh Professor Kathleen Stetter for the educational adventure of a lifetime!
REFINE and practice field observation methods learned in the classroom.
REFLECT on behavioral ecology and the difficult decisions facing developing countries when attempting to preserve habitats.
LEARN about information needed for effective preservation of animal populations.
VISIT the world-renowned Serengeti ecosystem.
DEVELOP and PRACTICE public speaking skills.
MEET diverse people.
EARN academic credit.
TRAVEL to Tanzania!
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
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.
| Wednesday | Dec 9, 2009 | 4:30-7:30 | Clow 48 or 49 |
| Monday | Jan 4, 2010 | 9:00-12:00 | Clow 48 or 49 |
| Tuesday | Jan 5, 2010 | 9:00-12:00 | Clow 48 or 49 |
| Wednesday | Jan 6, 2010 | 9:00-12:00 | Clow 48 or 49 |
| Thursday | Jan 7, 2010 | 9:00-12:00 | Clow 48 or 49 |
| Wednesday | Feb 3, 2010 | 4:30-7:30 | Clow 48 or 49 (optional) |
Required Course
Psychology 225 3 crs
Psychology Field Study (SS)
Prerequisite: Psychology 101, 104, 110 or consent of 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.
Accommodation
Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre
Located near the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, this hostel offers 60+ furnished, clean double occupancy rooms. Some of the rooms have a beautiful panaramic view of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Address: P.O. Box 1320, Moshi, Tanzania; Tel: 011-255-2727-54084; Fax: 011-255-2727-53518; uhuru@elct.org or uhuru@kicheko-mos.com or uhuruhotel@kicheko-mos.com.
Mweka Bush Camp
This is a tent stay in the bush with students and faculty of African College of Wildlife Mweka.
Havenature Tent Camp
Tel: 011-255-784-918-859; info@havennaturecamp.com
Serengeti National Park
Seronera Wildlife Lodge; Tel: 027 027 254 4595/4795;
Karatu Lutheran Hostel
Tel: 011-255-272-534-230
Schedule
January 2010 Program Itinerary (VERY tentative; this itinerary is still a work in progress and significant changes may be made) . Dates are listed DD/MM/YYYY.
DATE |
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
Tuesday 12/1/2010 |
2035 |
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
Wednesday 13/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
0830 |
Depart for Money Exchange |
|
0900 |
Depart to African College of Wildlife Mweka for Orientation, Facilities tour and classes on Wildlife Observation and Behavioral Ecology |
|
1300 |
Lunch at Mweka |
|
1600 |
Leave from Mweka (one group goes to Janet Shoo’s shop and the other group goes to Artist’s market) |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
Thursday 14/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
0830 |
Depart to Mweka for all day classes on Wildlife Observation and Behavioral Ecology |
|
1300 |
Lunch at Mweka |
|
1600 |
Leave from Mweka (one group goes to Janet Shoo’s shop and the other group goes to Artist’s market) |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
Friday 15/1/2010 |
0730 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
0830 |
Depart to Mweka for Field observation and field lectures with Mweka students. Overnight stay in the bush with Mweka students. |
|
1300 |
Lunch in the bush |
|
1900 |
Dinner in the bush |
|
Saturday 16/1/2010 |
0730 |
Breakfast in the bush |
0830 |
Field observation and field lectures with Mweka students. |
|
1300 |
Lunch in the bush |
|
1500 |
Return to Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
Sunday 17/1/2010 |
0730 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel & Conference Centre |
0830 |
Depart for Worship Service at KIA Lutheran Parish (Neema Congregation) |
|
1300 |
Lunch at KIA Lutheran Parish (Neema Congregation |
|
1430 |
Depart for Lutheran Uhuru Hotel & Conference Centre |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel & Conference Centre |
|
Monday 18/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
0830 |
Depart to Marangu for cultural tourism |
|
1300 |
Lunch at John Mkenda’s house |
|
1400 |
Visit Fair Trade coffee farm and visit Marlex Secondary School |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
Tuesday 19/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
0800 |
Depart to Lake Tarangire National Park for game drive. After picnic lunch and more game drive proceed to Havennature Safari Camp and Lodge for overnight stay. |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Havennature Safari Camp and Lodge |
|
Wednesday 20/1/2010 |
0530 |
Early breakfast at Havennature Safari Camp and Lodge |
0600 |
Depart to Ngorongoro Crater for game drive. After picnic lunch and more game drive proceed to Serengeti Wildlife Lodge |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Serengeti Wildlife Lodge |
|
Thursday 21/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Serengeti Wildlife Lodge |
|
Full day in Serengeti National Park. All meals at Serengeti Wildlife Lodge. All meals at Serengeti Wildlife Lodge |
|
Friday 22/1/2010 |
0600 |
Sunrise Observation and early game drive. |
0900 |
Breakfast at Serengeti Wildlife Lodge. After breakfast depart for Havennature Safari Camp and Lodge via Oldupai Gorge. Evening walk in Karatu Town. |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Havennature Safari Camp and Lodge |
|
Saturday 23/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Havennature Safari Camp and Lodge |
0800 |
Depart to Lake Manyara National Park |
|
1300 |
Picnic lunch in Lake Manyara National Park |
|
1500 |
Leave for Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre via Meseserani Snake Park. |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and conference Centre |
|
Sunday 24/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
0830 |
Depart for Worship Service at Karansi Lutheran Parish |
|
1300 |
Lunch at Karansi Lutheran Parish |
|
1430 |
Visit a Masai Boma and learn about Masai Culture |
|
1600 |
Depart to Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Uhuru Lutheran Hotel |
|
Monday 25/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
0800 |
Depart for Mererani Tanzanite Mines. Possibly talk with local women miners’ organization. |
|
1200 |
Leave for KIA Lodge |
|
1300 |
Lunch at KIA Lodge |
|
1430 |
Leave for Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
Tuesday 26/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
0800 |
Depart to Optional hike on Mt Kilimanjaro or tour of Moshi town and open markets in Moshi |
|
1300 |
Picnic lunch or lunch in Moshi town |
|
1900 |
Dinner at ElRancho Restaurant |
|
Wednesday 27/1/2010 |
0700 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
0845 |
Depart for Tanganyika Coffee Curing Company |
|
1030 |
Leave for Angaza Women Centre |
|
1230 |
Depart to Faraja Primary School for the Physically Handicapped Children |
|
1300 |
Lunch at Faraja |
|
1530 |
Leave for Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
1900 |
Dinner at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
Thursday 28/1/2010 |
0730 |
Breakfast at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
Free morning with optional visit to Mbuyuni market |
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1300 |
Lunch at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
1700 |
Light dinner at Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre |
|
1730 |
Depart for Kilimanjaro International Airport |
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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.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (Northwest/KLM)
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (Northwest/KLM)
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
Meeting Date & Time: January 11, 2010 at 07:15 in the morning
Departure Time: 07:30 in the morning
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
Jan 11, 2010
12:07 PM Group departs Milwaukee on flight #1751, Delta
1:29 PM Arrive Minneapolis
3:15 PM Group departs on flight #42, DeltaJan 12, 2010
6:30 AM Arrive Amsterdam
11:10 AM Group departs on flight #8481, Delta
9:35 PM Arrive KilimanjaroJan 28, 2010
10:40 PM Group departs Kilimanjaro on flight #8481, Delta
Jan 29, 2010
8:10 AM Arrive Amsterdam
10:50 AM Group departs on flight #67, Delta
1:50 PM Arrive Detroit
3:15 PM Group departs on flight #1727, Delta
3:30 PM Arrive MilwaukeeReturn to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: Friday, January 29 at 7:00 in the evening
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
Fees
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$2,875 |
The program fee estimate is $2,875 based on either 16 participants or 22 participants. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$1,907 |
Airfare Estimate (includes estimated airfare tax) |
varies |
Immunizations |
$2,107 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (Tanzanian Schilling = TZS) | |
TZS 62,000 |
Meals |
TZS 0 |
Local Transportation |
TZS 15,000 |
Hotel Tips (equals US$1 per person per day) |
TZS 60,000 |
Personal Spending Money (TZS 60,000 - TZS 100,000) |
TZS 135,000 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$105 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 2/17/09 (today's rate of exchange) |
$5,087 |
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); transportation between UW Oshkosh and O'Hare by school bus; accommodations as listed on the finalized itinerary; meals as listed on the finalized itinerary; tours/visits (including transportation and entrance fees) 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; meal at El Ranchero restaurant and all meals, food and beverages not listed on the finalized itinerary; 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.
Apply
Maximum number of participants
The program fee estimate is $3,199 based on either 13 participants or 20 participants*. Students who apply after the first 13 seats have been filled will be placed on a waiting list until we have 20 completed applications.
*At 14+ participants we are required to rent a second bus, raising program costs. At 20 participants the cost for two buses is the same as the cost for one bus with 13 participants.
STEP I
Read the study abroad application instructions and complete the GENERAL Office of International Education application as outlined on our Apply page.
In addition, access PROGRAM-SPECIFIC application materials as needed from below on this page.
STEP II
Program-specific documents due by the application deadline.
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| Visa Application for Tanzania 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 Tanzania.
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STEP III
Program-specific documents due by the Friday following the application deadline.
| 2 Professional Passport-style Photos for the visa application; write your name on the backs of each. |
Other Deadlines
Additional program-specific documents due
the 1st Friday in November
| 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. |
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Office of International Education Trip Preparation Resources
U.S. State Department Country-specific Information
Center for Disease Control (up-to-date information on immunizations)
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center (1-202-647-5225) will relay messages to the foreign Embassy. Embassy personnel may try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
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 private residence or homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we will 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
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Maria Carvalho : Front Line Advisor - oie@uwosh.edu
- Tom Kiekhafer : Program Manager - kiekhaft@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
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
Kathleen Stetter, our faculty leader from UW Oshkosh, will accompany the group throughout the program and can be reached using the contact information for Accommodation listed above. She will also have a cell phone (# t.b.a. upon arrival in Tanzania).
Saltieli Munisi is the Manager of Lutheran Uhuru Hotel and Conference Centre and the program coordinator in Tanzania. He can be reached at Tel: 011-255-2727-54084; Fax: 011-255-2727-53518;and email: saltielimunisi@yahoo.co.uk
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