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The Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy is sponsoring a study abroad program in Botswana. What can this program offer you?

• An introduction to various ecotourism destinations in southern Africa including these renowned tourism destinations in Botswana:
• The Okavango Delta
• Chobe National Park
• Education about the principles and practices of ecotourism in action through a behind-the-scenes look at the safari industry

Program length
TBD

Eligibility and selection process
Students must be enrolled at Ohio University and in good academic standing to be eligible to participate in the program.

Students who have a judicial record and will be on probation for a judicial offense at any point during the program may petition to study abroad. Click here to read the entire judicial policy.

Application deadline

Living arrangements
During the group's stay in Gaborone, students will stay in residence halls and eat meals on the campus of the University of Botswana. Lodging, meals, transportation and other accommodations will be provided once the group arrives in Maun, until the group's departure to the United States.

Courses and credits
REC 4901: Special Topics in Recreation: Ecotourism in Southern Africa (3 cr)

Highlights or excursions
Students will tour several sites of interest in Gaborone and Maun, the tourism portal for northern Botswana. They will also visit Okavango Delta andChobe National Park.

Cost
To be determined. Check back for more information.

Additional Information on Botswana
To learn more about this study abroad destination, please visit the CIA World Factbook. 

Health and safety
Ohio University Office of Education Abroad suggests you follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for healthy travel to your destination: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.aspx. Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.
Refer to the State Department site for information related to safety and security at this destination: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1071.html.

Requesting accommodation for disabilities
If you plan to participate in an Ohio University-sponsored study abroad program and wish to request accommodation, you should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to schedule an appointment to complete an Education Abroad Disability Accommodation Request Form. We recommend you do this as early as possible to allow sufficient time to determine what accommodations may be made for this program.

Entry and exit requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States.  If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.

It is each student’s individual responsibility to determine the entry and exit requirements specific to their personal situation.  Some countries also require a visa to legally enter and reside in the country. The following information will hold true for most US passport holders. Entry and exit requirements for this country can be found at http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1071.html#entry_requirements US citizens will not need a visa or other special documents to enter the country for the length of this program. You may need to show sufficient funds to support yourself while in-country.  Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates, if you have recently visited the country, or if you plan to travel to other countries during or after the program.  Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program in order to determine your appropriate course of action.

For more specific visa related information please visit OEA’s Visa Information Page.
Information for NON-US citizens can be found here. 

For more information, contact:
Bruce Martin
Faculty Director
martinc2@ohio.edu
740- 593-4647

Catherine Cutcher
Program Coordinator
cutcher@ohio.edu
740- 593-4583