Dunedin, New Zealand

Study abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

Climate Resilience in New Zealand

Dunedin, NZ Study Abroad

A Willamette University program, designed to support the Independent Liberal Arts Colleges Abroad (ILACA) Consortium. The ILACA Consortium members: Gonzaga University, Lewis & Clark College, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Portland, University of Puget Sound, University of Redlands, Whitman University, Reed college, Whitworth University and Willamette University.

About the Program: Walking the path of the Ti Kouka: the Ti Kouka tree represents sustenance and guidance in Maori culture. The Otago program is accompanied by a program faculty leader and offers students access to environmental science topics and the chance to conduct research in climate resilience and sustainability. Includes one required intercultural course delivered by the Office of Maori Development. The program purchases necessary carbon offsets to address the significant travel component.

Spring: Late February- June (Climate Resilience and Sustainability ILACA Consortium)

The Otago program offers undergraduate students with interests in environmental science an opportunity to spend a semester studying topics and conducting research related to climate resilience & sustainability. Students travel and study with a cohort from ILACA schools led by a consortium faculty member and enroll in both Otago classes and environmental science and studies courses specific to the program.

The University of Otago has internationally renowned facilities, field stations, and research vessels. These combined with interdisciplinary campus collaborations a curated list of climate resilience focused and research-based classes create a wide range of possibilities for students interested in participating in fieldwork. The one mandatory class for the program will be an intercultural course delivered by the Office of Māori Development. This course will include a series of excursions oriented around culture learning with an environmental sustainability theme that serves as the foundation of the program.

Students will engage in climate resilience & sustainability service-learning activity both in their host community through Otago‘s Office of Sustainability in their home community before and after the program. The impacts of a changing climate are both global and local; service learning reinforces that we are not mere observers to these impacts but rather bear individual and collective responsibility for actively contributing to a more sustainable and just future.
All courses offered in Dunedin are recognized and approved for academic credit by member institutions of the Independent Liberal Arts Colleges Abroad (ILACA). Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your Study Abroad Advisor for more information.
Students live in shared housing in Otago’s University Flats (Uni-Flats). Among the roughly 160 flats, there is a subset organized around sustainability called The Sustainability Neighborhood. Students have access to campus cafeterias and stores, local restaurants, supermarkets, and residence hall kitchens. Students can walk to classes and explore the area by foot, bike, bus, or taxi.
Contact your Study Abroad Advisor to find out specific cost information for your university. In most case, financial, grants, and loans can be applied to the cost of the program.

Semester program fees include:
- Tuition
- Excursions
- Housing
- Medical insurance
- On-site orientation and support
- Pre-departure support
Airfare, visa costs, and personal expenses are not included.

Withdrawal/Refund Policy

All withdrawals must be made in writing to Willamette University's Office of International Education at Willamette University. Applicants canceling fewer than 60 days prior to the arrival date (start date) of the program will forfeit $300 of the program fee as well as any unrecoverable costs. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days prior to the start of the program will forfeit $500 of the program fee as well as any unrecoverable costs. Unrecoverable costs can include partial payment of housing (approx. $2000) depending on the date of withdrawal. No refunds will be made after the start date of the program.
Contact the study abroad office at your university for more information about the application process:

Gonzaga University

Study Abroad
Gonzaga University
(509) 313-3549 or 800-440-5391
studyabroad@gonzaga.edu
https://www.gonzaga.edu/academics/global-engagement/for-students/study-abroad

Lewis & Clark College

Overseas and Off-Campus Programs
Lewis & Clark College
(503) 768-7295
overseas@lclark.edu
https://college.lclark.edu/programs/overseas_and_off-campus

Pacific Lutheran University

Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education
(253) 535-7577
wang.center@plu.edu
https://www.plu.edu/wang-center/

University of Portland

UP Study Abroad
(503) 943-7857
studyabroad@up.edu
https://www.up.edu/studyabroad

University of Puget Sound

Office of International Programs
(253) 872-2514
ceyssautier@pugetsound.edu
https://www.pugetsound.edu/international-programs/study-abroad

University of Redlands

Study Away
(909) 748-8044
CASStudyAway@redlands.edu
www.redlands.edu/study/study-away

Whitworth University

Office of International Education
(509) 777-4596
nmckinney@whitworth.edu
https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/international-education

Willamette University

Office of International Education
(503) 375-5493
oieadvising@willamette.edu
https://my.willamette.edu/site/oie-study-abroad

If your university is not listed and you are interested in Willamette University's Granada Program please contact:

Office of International Education, Willamette University
(503) 375-5493
oieadvising@willamette.edu

Applications for students outside the above-mentioned schools are accepted on a rolling basis.