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NU Gender and Social Justice Kadoorie Animal Rites Study Tour May 29-June 29, 2014 Information Session November 15, 2013 North Bay, ON. AGENDA Welcome and Agenda (Karen Strang)
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NU Gender and Social Justice Kadoorie Animal Rites Study Tour May 29-June 29, 2014 Information Session November 15, 2013 North Bay, ON International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
AGENDA Welcome and Agenda (Karen Strang) Overview of the course in Hong Kong (Dr. Renshaw)Overview of what to expect at Kadoorie COSTS: accommodation + flight + additional costs (Karen Strang) Key dates Application process Selection process (Dr. Renshaw) Contacts and web links Questions International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
Dr. Sal Renshaw Chair of the Gender Equality & Social Justice / Religions and Cultures Overview of Course GEND 3057 Selected Topics "Kadoorie Hong Kong Placement” Overview of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden and this 1 month trip to Hong Kong May 29-June 29, 2014 International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
GEND 3057 Selected Topics "Kadoorie Hong Kong Placement” -3-credit course -taught by Dr. Renshaw at the Kadoorie Centre in Hong Kong Course Description: -experience hands-on wildlife conservation efforts in a Non-Western context -exposed to local and indigenous animal conservation projects & international trafficking of exotic species -explore “saving” animals: advocacy, protection, power, political issues, legal and ethical challenges of activism, differing cultural perspectives -present developing research to staff of Kadoorie and SPCA -exchange knowledge with Hong Kong U and Nipissing U students -a “real world” experience International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
DESTINATION Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG): http://www.kfbg.org/kfb/text2image2.xml?fid=163 -over 148 hectares of land on the northern slopes and foothills of Hong Kong's highest mountain - Tai Mo Shan. -established in 1956 to provide agricultural aid to farmers in need of support to help them lead independent lives. -today, promoting the conservation of biodiversity in Hong Kong and South China, sustainable agriculture and creative nature education Fauna Conservation Department Focus: 1. Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation 2. Endangered Species Conservation Projects 3. Specialist Wildlife/Ecological Advisory Services 4. Offering a Unique Educational Experience (Live Displays) International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
Wildlife Rescue and Conservation and Endangered Species International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
Where you will be staying The University of Hong Kong - Kadoorie Centre http://www.cedars.hku.hk/hkukc/indexin.htm • Double-rooms accommodations • Air conditioned • Shared shower and toilet facilities • Common dining area for meals International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
An Opportunity and a Privilege Self Selection: Is this right for me? -does it align with my future career goals? -how does this opportunity relate to my interests beliefs and convictions? -volunteeringwith purpose … working with an NGO -resiliency – physical, mental and emotional hiking, extreme tropical environment, animals, different foods, early mornings, varying temperatures, rain -team/group work and living and travel conditions Ambassadorship -Representing your local community, North Bay, Nipissing U, Ontario and Canada -Dress codes, behaviour, attitude, collaborative and experiential approach to learning -Must adhere to Kadoorie guidelines for programming and in-country interaction ---------------------- Opportunity to develop intercultural competencies that lend towards you becoming “Citizens of the World” International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
NU Risk Management Protocol-Requires documents: Waiver of Liability, Participation Agreement, Medical Disclosure and Treatment -Risk Assessment and Emergency Planning form-DFATD travel advisories, and Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) -Guardme Completely Canada Emergency Health insurance (+trip cancellation, baggage) Health-Kadoorie Application Documents, Waiver and Medical History forms -North Bay & Parry Sound District Health Unit -inoculations and medications obtained from March onwards, + prescriptions Payments - Your flights and Kadoorie costs will be made in 2 or 3 payments to Nipissing University Student Finance Department (in person via cash, cheque or debit card, or on-line automatic bank payment- Additional costs paid at time of purchase: e.g. transportation to and from Toronto airport, Chinese visa obtained in advance, and insurance once flight tickets are purchased (as instructed by NU) International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
COSTS: KADOORIE - HONG KONG approx. $2000.00 CAD (tbc) -Based at: (these details are yet to be finalized) – Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre --Accommodation – double room accommodation -Food (3 meals, snacks, beverages including bottled water); -24 hour security -Kadoorie Facilitators -Pre- and post-trip coordination, development of leadership and social issues curricula and in-country program setup -Plus flight costs ($1900 approx., subject to change until tickets issued) International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
ADDITIONAL COSTS: (CAD funds unless otherwise noted) Guardme Completely Canada (mandatory) - 32 day trip $115.00 - Emergency Health Care & Trip Cancellation Insurance & Baggage ClaimInoculations and medication - range from $40-$300 Transportation to and from Pearson ? International Airport in Toronto Miscellaneous / Personal Expenses ? Hong Kong: entry visa $tbc International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
On-line Application (“My International”) • Step 1: Access the “My International” application/database • https://myinternational.nipissingu.ca/myinternational • Use your WebAdvisor Username and Password • Click Create a New Application • Step 2: Fill out the following online application sections and submit online by 4:00pm, November 22, 2013 • Section 1: Personal Information • Section 2: Resume • Section 3: Academic Information • Section 4: Education Abroad Program Type (Study Tour/Research Abroad) • Section 5: Motivation • Section 6: Language Requirements (N/A) • Section 7: Reference Letters (N/A) • Section 8: Declaration • Step 3: Email Karen Strang karens@nipissingu.ca to confirm you have submitted your on-line application. International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
Completing Your Academic InformationSection 3 International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
Selecting Your Destination ChoiceSection 4 International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
SELECTION PROCESS • Selection Committee will … • Reviewof the on-line applications (Motivation section 5) • They will consider: • - your motivation for choosing this opportunity • - how this experience can be beneficial for you - personally, academically and professionally • - aspects of your resiliency, considering the challenges of living and volunteering in this setting • and team building relations • Also taken into consideration will be your academic grades, and pre-requisite course. International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
KEY DATES – for application process Nov 15 - application available for completion on-line atwww.nipissingu.ca/international Nov 22 - submit on-line application by 4:00 PM AND email Karen Strang at karens@nipissingu.ca confirming that you have submitted an on-line application for Kadoori – Hong Kong Nov 27 - nominated students will be notified via email Nov 29 - nominated students must accept nomination by 4:00 PM International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
KEY DATES – for selected students • Dec 2 - confirmed student groups meet with Faculty Facilitator, Sal Renshaw • - submit your passport photo page (must be identifiable) • Dec 6 - deposit of $500 CAD per person for flights to Hong Kong (tbc) (payment to Nipissing University Student Finance Department may be made in person via cash, cheque or debit card, or on-line automatic bank payment) • 2014 • Jan 6 - remaining balance of flight & trip fees (tbc, possibly become 2 payments) • (same payment options as noted above) • Mar 7 - attend compulsory Pre-departure Session with Immunization Information • Mar 7 - begin process of required inoculations specific to your destination • (completed by April 30th) • Mar 31 - submit all required documents to Sal Renshaw International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
Referrals for Questions / Web links Faculty Facilitator leading the trip & Detailed Questions about the trip: - Dr. Sal Renshaw ext 4427 salr@nipissingu.ca On-line Application, Health & Risk Management, Insurance, Payments etc. - Karen Strang ext. 4105 karens@nipissingu.ca (F308B) APPLICATION https://myinternational.nipissingu.ca/myinternational Use your WebAdvisor login and password Apply under the Study Tour/Research Abroad section International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international