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UMD-Summer: Norway: Adventure Leadership (EDCP)
Bergen, Norway; Lom, Norway; Oslo, Norway; Sogndal, Norway; Voss, Norway
 
Program Terms: Summerterm
This program is currently not accepting applications.
Program Costs Summerterm
Fact Sheet:
Class Eligibility: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Credit Type: Resident Credit
Language of Instruction: English Prerequisite(s): None
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.75 Non-UMD students eligible to apply: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Interview required?: Yes Program Advisor: Nicole McDermott
Click here for a definition of this term Visa process required for US citizens?: No
Program Description:
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Adventure Leadership in Norway

THE PROGRAM
This expedition-style course is designed to introduce students to adventure recreation opportunities in Norway. While participating in activities such as backpacking, sea kayaking, and camping, students will be challenged to use these activities as opportunities for inter- and intra-personal growth (i.e. leadership). The course will consist of pre-trip classroom sessions, international travel and activities in Norway and a post-trip debrief session and assignment.

THE LOCATION
The course will travel throughout Norway with stops in Bergen, Voss, Sogndal, Lom, and Oslo

Norway

THE HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights include:

  • 5-day backpack expedition in Jotenheim National Park
  • 4-day sea kayak expedition through Norway's fjords
  • Camping and cabin stays throughout the expeditions
  • Final dinner and celebration in the city of Bergen

THE ACCOMMODATIONS
In cities, we will stay in hostels. While backpacking and kayaking we will either camp in tents or stay in mountain cabins. Most cabins will have electricity but no wireless, laundry or basic amenities.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, verify the minimal course requirements, then click the 'apply now' button at the top of the page.



 

  
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THE COURSE
Education Abroad will enroll committed students in the following course for three (3) credits from the University of Maryland:

  • EDCP 318X: Applied Contextual Leadership: Norway: Adventure Leadership

Prior to departure, students will be required to attend pre-departure meetings, do readings, and write a short paper.

The Requirements
Applicants must be in good academic standing. Please refer to the Fact Sheet area at the top of this page for information on other basic eligibility requirements for this program.

THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Program Directors: Mike Doyle is the program director for the Maryland Adventure Program (MAP). He has taught leadership courses through the School of Education and is an organizational effectiveness consultant for various adventure-based learning companies. Mike has taught the Norway course since 2010 and has also led trips throughout the US as well as Fiji and Jordan. He is an avid backpacker and kayaker and has certifications in Coastal Kayak Instruction and Wilderness First Responder. Mike has a Masters degree in College Student Personnel from the University of Maryland.

For course, itinerary or in-country information, please contact the Program Director. For general questions or assistance with applying, contact the appropriate Regional Advisor in Education Abroad.
This program may be bookmarked at: http://ter.ps/sumnorway
THE COSTS

Application fee: $50 (non-refundable), must be paid by applicant online via MyEA at the time of application.

Program fee for Summer 2013: $3500
Please see the "Program Costs" link above for an estimate of the total cost including airfare, personal expenses and other items not included in the program fee.

The program fee is collected in two installments:
  • $250 deposit (non-refundable) - Must be paid by applicant online via MyEA.
  • Summer Deposit: Due by March 22nd or immediately upon acceptance if accepted after that date.
  • Remainder of program fee - Charged to the student's UMD account upon course registration.

Withdrawals and refunds: Refer to our Withdrawal and Refund Policy for information about withdrawing from the program once the deposit has been paid.

NOTE: All University of Maryland faculty-led study abroad programs are financially self-supporting and, therefore, subject to cancelation due to low enrollment.



Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year Last Day to Apply Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summerterm 2013 03/15/2013 Expired Deadline 03/15/2013 07/17/2013 08/03/2013
Summerterm, 2013 NOTE: Admission is on a competitive basis, and application review will take place between the deadline ("last day to apply") and decision date shown above. Admissions notifications will be sent on or after the decision date.

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This program is currently not accepting applications.