Marine Ecology in South Florida

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Students will travel to the areas in South Florida during the Summer of 2024 Dates will be from June 17, 2024, to June 24, 2024

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Study in America Experience -

Embarking on an educational expedition amidst South Florida's breathtaking waterways and sun-soaked beaches, students delve into an aquatic realm teeming with life. Here, the classroom transcends walls, offering an immersive journey into marine biology and diverse ecosystems. Through hands-on experiences in this vibrant environment, students navigate through the mysteries of sea life, fostering a profound understanding of coastal biodiversity amid the allure of South Florida's captivating shores.

COURSE INFORMATION

To be admitted to this SIA program, you must enroll in the course option below:

OPEN TO ALL MAJORS

Any student can register for BIO 4351F

TRIP DETAILS

LOCATION

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Miami, Florida
Homestead, Florida
Marathon, Florida
Tavenier, Florida
Key West, Florida
Dry Tortugas, Florida

DATES

June 17, 2024 - June 24, 2024

TRIP COSTS

Trip: $$$$

*financial aid eligible*

Study In America Experience

Learning about the Marine Wildlife in the clearest of waters!

The departure for this trip is dated on June 17, 2024, and will last until June 24, 2024, more information will be updated soon. Feel free to come back for more information later on!

** Field Trip

** Prerequisites will be waived**

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NEXT STEPS

STEP THREE

Applications reviewed by the Program Director & OXP

STEP FOUR

OXP notifies students with decision and next steps

POLICIES

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Undergraduate in good standing at Texas State. 
  • Once you are approved and provided overrides to the SIA program, you are liable for both the course and program fee refund policy. 

 

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  • Costs

    • INCLUDES: 
      • Lodging
      • Group Meals
      • Transporation 
      • Excursions
      NOT INCLUDED: 
      • Personal Meals
      • Travel (Airfare) from Texas 
      • Personal Expenses - supplies/groceries 

  • Drop & Refund Policy

    • Drop Refund - Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses on campus.  Refer to the Registrar's Web site for more information.

    • Students are able to receive a refund on the Program Fee that falls within this refund schedule. This is separate from the refund deadlines associated with tuition costs.

      The following policy applies to students that drop/withdraw from the course/program -

      • 100% of the Program Fee is Refundable '45' days prior to the course start date.
      • 70% of the Program Fee is Refundable '44' days prior to the course start date. 
      • 50% of the Program Fee is Refundable after the first start date of the course. 

      Students that cannot complete the program and would like to appeal the refund policy, please contact the SIA Coordinator, for more assistance. 

      Please note: the course start date is not the first day of travel. 

  • Program Preparation