Explore different aspects of veterinary medicine and get hands-on experience working with different animals while traveling the world.
This global semester abroad is perfect for the student who is exploring various aspects of veterinary medicine, loves working with different kinds of animals, or has an insatiable wanderlust and wants to see three very different parts of the world while studying abroad.
Over three months, students will have endless opportunities to gain hands-on experience learning clinical skills and providing care to animals in need. With 4-week modules in Costa Rica, Thailand, and South Africa, you’ll have the chance to work with dogs and cats, elephants, marine life, and various animals of the rainforest!
Who It’s For
The semester is designed with pre-veterinary students in mind. Our small, hands-on classes are taught by veterinarians and marine science instructors with extensive experience in their fields.
We know that spending a semester abroad can be daunting for pre-vet students. We’re available to answer all your questions about credit, financial aid, and coursework to make sure this semester abroad is the perfect fit for you!
Highlights:
- Learn about all aspects of care and management of captive wildlife
- Go on safari through Kruger National Park, one of the largest national parks in the world and home to almost 150 large animal species (more than any other game reserve in Africa) including lions, leopards, rhino, elephants, and buffalo
- Work as a volunteer in a South African zoo
- Assist in wild animal conservation research in South Africa
- Feed, study, and care for rescued elephants
- Assist in dog neuter surgeries
- Learn and practice small animal clinical skills
- Tour the city of Chiang Mai, including visits to temples and local markets
- Get SCUBA certified and learn conservation diving
- Learn to identify marine invertebrates, tropical fish, and understand reef health
- Stay overnight in forest villages to understand their livelihoods and connections to forest ecosystems
- Zipline through the jungle
- Perform veterinary labs such as coprological exams and necropsies
- Help with hands-on sea turtle research on the beach and in the boat
- Learn about all aspects of care and management of rescued wildlife
- Earn 150+ veterinary hours and 19 credits
- Earn 100+ research hours and 115+ animal experience hours
Note: the zipline equipment has a weight limit of 250lbs.
