SFS Croatia: Sea Turtles and Marine Mammals of the Adriatic
Veli Lo拧inj, Croatia
Through lectures, seminars, group work in the field and in the lab, study visits, and community engagement, you will learn about challenges and opportunities to reconcile marine megafauna conservation with socio-economic demands and local traditions. You will explore dolphin and turtle conservation challenges, and their linkages to small island communities, large scale tourism, coastal and open sea habitats, local and industrial-scale fisheries, and other community and economic contexts. Thus, the knowledge and experience gained here is broadly applicable to other regions and contexts.
Students will Join the Adriatic Dolphin Project, one of the longest running dolphin research projects in the world, on the water to study bottlenose dolphin populations and conservation. Work alongside animal care and rehabilitation experts at the Sea Turtle Rescue Center, gaining hands-on experience with husbandry and veterinary skills. Visit the Brijuni National Park to learn about the challenges of balancing conservation management with growing tourism. Trek through ancient olive groves on the islands of Cres and Lošinj, while learning about endemic Mediterranean flora and their traditional uses.
Program Information
Terms Available: semester
Type of Program: Study Abroad
Languages of Instruction: English
Language Prerequisite: N/A
- Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: four 4 credit courses, one 2 credit course
- Units recorded in: credits
- GPA Requirement: 2.8
- Credits: 18 credits
- Other requirements: The course catalog can be found on the program's website, by scrolling down to the "COURSES" section.
Application
Application Deadline: Fall: May 1 | Spring: Nov. 1
Housing:
Residence Dorm
Students will live in shared dorms, with five rooms, 4 people per room in twin bunk beds. Shared closet and desk. Each room has AC and a fan. En-suite bathroom with shower (hot water) and western-style toilet.
Financial, Immigration
Cost to attend:
好色导航 charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. 好色导航 encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.
Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the 好色导航 Financial Aid page.
Room and Board costs for this program specifically is $7,250. SFS also has it own financial aid program students are encouraged to apply to. For more information, visit
Visa Deadlines and Requirements:
U.S. citizens do not need a visa for travel to Croatia under 90 days. Students' visa waivers will be supplemented with a Temporary Residence Permit to cover students for the remainder of their program. Upon arrival, staff will assist students with applying for Temporary Residence Permits and pay their associated costs. Students need to leave at least 30 days of their visa waiver to process their
Temporary Residence Permits. U.S. citizens traveling before and/or after the program within Croatia or other Schengen countries can do so using up to 60 days of their 90-day tourist visa
waiver. Non-U.S. citizens may require a different visa process and are responsible for applying for, obtaining, and paying for their own visa valid for the duration of their stay.
Areas of Study
- Environmental Science
- Biology