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Statistics 1400 in New Zealand

Program Overview

Do you need a math proficiency course? Are you a biological science or life science student and need statistics? Do you need statistics for your major? If so, this is the program for you.

New Zealand is a spectacular country and what better place to spend a little over three weeks during the winter break and receive credit for Statistics 1400!

This program will run in conjunction with CAFNR’s New Zealand Agriculture and Natural Resources Study Abroad Program. Students will participate on some excursions and site visits with students on the Agriculture and Natural Resources program, but will take separate course work while in New Zealand.

Possible excursions will be white-water rafting down the Ragitata River, whale watching off the coast of Kaikoura, hiking on the Franz Joseph Glacier and visiting a Maori Marae.

Statistics 1400 in New Zealand Program Brochure (PDF)

Location

The program is based in the town of Lincoln at Lincoln University on the South Island. Lincoln is a small town with about 3,000 people, but is only about 25 minutes from Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island. Buses run frequently between Lincoln and Christchurch. Students will see many different locations on the South Island through visits to Banks Peninsula, Kaikoura and the Southern Alps.

Since it is in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are shifted from those in the U.S.A. Therefore, since the program takes place during our winter, it is summer in New Zealand. The average high temperature in Christchurch in January is 71 and the average low is 54. In terms of the time difference, in January, when it is 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Missouri it is 8 a.m. on Thursday in New Zealand.

Academics

Students will earn 3 credits of Statistics 1400.

The course will be taught by Mark Ellersieck, Ph.D., and will meet for roughly 3.5 hours per day, four days a week. In order to allow for time to participate on program excursions, students must be flexible in terms of class meeting times, hours and dates.

Accommodation

Students stay in dormitories at Lincoln University while on campus and eat most meals on campus. Students also have computer and internet access while on campus at Lincoln. While on excursions, accommodations will be provided in youth hostels or hotels.

New Zealand Links

Funding Study Abroad

CAFNR scholarships and loans are available for CAFNR students on this program. Students may also use Financial Aid and University Scholarships for study abroad.

Requirements

2.5 GPA
Good academic standing.
This program is open to all MU students.

Accommodations

Costs

Program: New Zealand Statistics Winter Break 2008
Dates: December 27, 2007 - January 20, 2008

New Zealand Winter Break 2007-2008 (early estimate)*
Tuition and Fees (in-state students) 3 credits:	$707
Program Fee:	$2,190
International Center Fees and MU Fees:	$109
CAFNR Study Abroad Grant:	-$566
Airfare:	$2,225
Total Cost for 2007-2008:	$4,690

*Important Notice

The above costs are estimates for Winter Break 2007-2008 based on 20 students on the program. Costs are estimates for in-state students and include some meals, but do not include personal spending money. Non-resident students will also be billed for 20 percent of their non-resident fees for the number of credits on the program. Please check with the Program Director for updated cost information.