Environment & Natural Resources Exchange in Norway
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Participating University


Nord Trondelag University College, Steinkjer, Norway

Description


Participants with this program study the important elements of resource management by traveling to wilderness, developed areas, and the interface between the two. Participants explore the sociological and geographical implications of management decisions on a local, regional, and international scale.

Open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students with a 3.0 GPA. Basic background in biological science and ecology required; environment and natural resources background preferred.

Participants observe ocean, river, mountain, and coastal habitats, all easily accessible from Steinkjer (central Norway). The program is open to 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students, graduate students, and continuing education for professionals.

Subject areas include: wildlife (big game, game birds, non-game, predator-human coexistence, etc); fisheries (commercial and recreational ocean fisheries, fish farming - primarily salmon, freshwater trout and salmon fisheries); energy resources (oil, gas, wind, water, and forestry); recreation (National Parks, private property, skiing, boating, etc); and environmental geography (i.e., how the various resource management decisions affect society...and vice versa). Detailed descriptions of the program and course syllabi are available.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

After you've chosen a program and identified the courses you want to take, departmental and college advisers can evaluate whether or not the course work can be used toward your major or to meet other requirements.

It's important to be somewhat flexible in planning your courses. Sometimes course information isn't immediately available, so you may need to correspond directly with the host university.

Estimated Cost
Program fees include tuition, fees, and international health insurance. Housing, meals, airfare, and personal expenses are additional.

2006–07: Academic year approximately $8,000, fall semester approximately $3000, spring semester approximately $5000.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for more than $500,000 in study abroad scholarships. Visit the financial resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

Program Contact
 For further information or questions about studying abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636, email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online staff directory. For specific program questions, contact the program directly.

More Information
To apply, go here or for more information on this program visit CFANS's web-site.

 
Last modified on June 17, 2008