Bangor, Wales: Outdoor Pursuits
Summer 2008 Dates and Fees
Dates: July 19 - August 16, 2008
Credits: 6
Program Fee: $3625
Learn about the skills, knowledge and attitudes appropriate to the safe and enjoyable conduct of a variety of outdoor recreational activities in this four-week course in the outdoors. Follow a process of experiential learning where students are required to be self-motivated and responsible for their own development.
Throughout the program students are challenged physically, mentally and socially and by the end of the course are required to demonstrate skills in problem solving, communication, group and team work, leadership and most importantly, reflective thinking.
Location
Bangor is situated on the doorstep of Snowdonia in the hauntingly beautiful mountainous region in northwest Wales. Here is found the highest mountain in England and Wales – Snowdon. The Snowdonia National Park, with its mountains and lakes, fast flowing rivers and rugged terrain, is famous for its outdoor pursuits opportunities. As Bangor is located on the coast, many water-related activies await, as well.
Courses
Course content includes rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, raft building, rappelling, camping, mountaineering, and hiking. Possible complementary activities include canyoneering, coasteering, orientation/navigation, bouldering, zip wires, indoor climbing wall, and high and low level ropes courses. Each activity is structured along a learning continuum of experiences that progresses from the level of basic skills, knowledge and attitudes through to the beginnings of intermediate level work in which core learning is developed and applied in more challenging and self-reliant situations.
Housing and meals
Students live in the modern residence halls at Bangor University, which include private rooms/bathrooms and a shared kitchen area. Meals are not included in the program fee.
Excursions
Three excursions will include (weather permitting) an outdoor experience in the beautiful Snowdonia region, an overnight trip to Ireland, and visits to places of historical significance for Welsh identity. For 5 days during the final week of the program, students will take a trip to the Highlands of Scotland. Each day there will be a different outdoor pursuits opportunity for the students to explore.
“Study abroad in Wales was the best! I was able to grow so much as a person and teach and tell others about my fun adventures. I’ve made amazing friends abroad whom I still keep in touch with today!”
— Lila Sous, Clarke College
The program fee includes the following:
- Six semester hours of credit
- Housing accommodation (residence halls at the University of Wales Bangor, which include private rooms/bathrooms and a shared kitchen area)
- Pre-departure advising and consultation
- On-site orientation, advising and oversight by Wales program director
- Three excursions, which will include (weather permitting) an outdoor experience in the beautiful Snowdonia region, an overnight trip to Ireland, a five-day trip to Scotland and visits to places of historical significance for Welsh identity.
- Access to neccesary outdoor activity equipment
- Cultural activities
- International Student ID Card (ISIC)
Airfare is not included.
Deadline for applications: March 1.
Program deposit of $500 is due March 15 or upon acceptance.
For further information about this and other Central College summer programs, call 1-800-831-3629.
