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Summer 2003
Westward Bound, USA
June 1, 2003 - June 22, 2003
Please note that the Westward Bound, USA program accepts students on a rolling basis. We recommend that you apply early if you would like to be considered for acceptance.
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Program Overview
Learn how to photograph the natural world while backpacking across the National Parks of the USA. You will be learning a "leave no trace" philosophy while experiencing first hand climates ranging from Glaciers to Rainforests to Deserts to Coastal Sea Stacks. We will cover over 100 miles on foot with the possibility of horse back riding, white water rafting and rock climbing. This unique outdoor classroom has had guest appearances from elk, moose, seals, bears, wolves, bald eagles and marmots. This is truly a hands on photographic opportunity and introduction to the Natural World.
Courses
Students must enroll in all courses for credit and a grade; pass/fail and audit registration is not permitted.
Honors credit may be available. Check with the faculty director and the Honors program for prior approval (before departure).
All students must enroll in 6 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course.
ENWC351 - Nature / Wildlife Photography (3 cr.)
Students will become proficient with the use of a 35mm SLR camera, a zoom lens, a normal lens, a release cable and tripod. You will also be able to evaluate slides based on exposure, composition and subject matter.
ENWC451 - Advanced Nature / Wildlife Photography (3 cr.)
Students will further their knowledge of photography, learning how to master a variety of natural lighting conditions. Specific assignments include double exposures, fire, waterfalls, stars, reflections and close-ups.
Prerequisite:ENWC 351
HESC267 - Backcountry Travel (3 cr.)
Students will become familiar with the principles of overnight backcountry travel including rock climbing, whitewater rafting/kayaking, wildlife encounters, wilderness first aid, cooking, and low impact camping.
Requirements
Applicants should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 (on a 4.00 scale). We encourage freshmen to apply!
For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including a deposit, one transcript (non-University of Delaware students only), and one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by telephone.
Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. See here for an overview of the acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we recommend moving your application and deposit to another program (by emailing your request to studyabroad@udel.edu).
Westward Bound, USA Program Costs
Participants in the Westward Bound, USA program will be charged University of Delaware tuition for one Summer Session and the program fee. The program fee usually covers round-trip airfare, housing, and all excursions but does not include transportation to/from the group's initial departure airport. Your specific program fee may or may not include these and other items, check with the faculty director for details.
A $200 deposit towards the program fee must be paid by no later than
March 21, 2003
, although we recommend that you pay your deposit within three working days of submitting your application. The deposit is non-refundable if you are admitted into the program. The program acceptance list will be available approximately two weeks later. See below for additional program fee and tuition payment deadlines.
UD students pay all program fee deposits by direct bank transfer via this website: http://www.udel.edu/studyabroadpayments. Non-UD students should send a check, payable to the University of Delaware, to CFIS, Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19716. Credit card payments are not accepted.
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DE Resident |
Non-DE Resident |
| Final Tuition based on current year |
888 |
2476 |
| Final Program Fee |
2750 |
2750 |
| UD Registration & Activities Fee |
35 |
35 |
| Final Total |
3673 |
5261 |
Please note that final program fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final program fees may be increased due to airline taxes, fuel surcharges, exchange rates, or changes in the group size.
Scholarships
Need- and merit-based scholarships are available to UD undergraduates on a competitive basis. For more details and to apply for a scholarship, go to our scholarships page (and be sure to submit scholarship materials by the deadlines).
Deadlines
All payments and application materials are due by 5:00pm on the dates listed below:
Please note that the Westward Bound, USA program accepts students on a
rolling basis. We recommend that you apply early if you would like to be
considered for acceptance.
- Application and $200 deposit deadline:
March 21, 2003
- $800 deposit deadline: April 11, 2003
- Final program fee balance due:
May 2, 2003
- Tuition and Registration Fee due: mid-May, 2003
Contact Information
Benjamin Kuprevich
Faculty Director
Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
Phone:(302) 369-9264
Email: benkup@aol.com
Jonathan Cox
Faculty Director
Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
108 Townsend Hall
Phone:(302) 831-1359
Email: joncox15@hotmail.com
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