CIEE Summer Wildlife Ecology + Conservation in Gaborone, Botswana

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Locations: Gaborone, Botswana
Program Terms: Fall, Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: NIU applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2025	04/01/2025	04/01/2025	06/03/2025	07/25/2025
Fall	2025	04/15/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Indicates that deadline has passed

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Area of Study:	Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Biological Sciences, English, Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences	Program Type:	Cosponsored
Class Eligibility:	Graduate Student, Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Student At Large	Housing Options:	Dormitory, Home Stay
Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

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Program Overview

The CIEE Gaborone Summer Wildlife Ecology & Conservation program offers students the opportunity to study African wildlife in Botswana’s largest extant native habitat alongside the country’s growing human population. Students take biology and environmental science electives in animal behavior, ecology, and conservation. All courses are delivered by CIEE faculty and draw on local experts and stakeholders, including many from the University of Botswana. In addition, students explore the intersection of conservation with society and culture through CIEE co-curricular activities and extensive field trips to nature reserves, rangelands, rural communities, and the capital city of Gaborone.

Students will:

Observe and study wildlife animal behavior and ecology in large expanses of intact habitat.
Compare how wildlife behavior and ecology change outside of protected areas, particularly those near human populations.
Diagnose complex conservation and other environmental issues using current scientific methods and literature.
Observe firsthand how African ecosystems operate and how it is compromised by humans.
Perform original research on the natural history, behavior, and conservation of African wildlife using contemporary tools and theory of wildlife management.
Critique and construct solutions to conserve African wildlife biodiversity and abundance.
Assess initiatives to build a more sustainable future with lower environmental impact while improving the wellbeing of humans.

Unique Experiences

LEARN NEW SKILLS

building an imbedded research project involving wildlife behavior, ecology, or conservation.

EXPLORE BOTSWANA WILDLIFE

traveling to Botswana’s protected wildlife areas such as Central Kalahari Game Reserve or Okavango Delta

GAIN FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE

interacting with the local community to learn about human-wildlife conflict and its impact on sustainable wildlife conservation efforts

Activities

Travel to Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game reserve and engage in face to face discussion with villagers on issues of human wildlife conflict and conservation.
Discover Botswana’s rich history during excursions to Bahurutshe Cultural Village.
Practice your skills in Setswana as you explore cultural and environmental sites.
Enjoy the famous Chobe National Park which features four major ecosystems and the most abundant wildlife concentration in all of Africa.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
One-week orientation – an introduction to local culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

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Why CIEE

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1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
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Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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