The course emphasizes cross-cultural interactions and students will have the opportunity to work with local students, faculty, and conservation workers. Plenty of opportunities will be provided for students to experience a breadth of cultural activities in the host country. Although knowledge of Malay language is not a prerequisite, it is expected that all participants engage in informal language learning during the course.
The course will include lectures and labs while in the field. Students will be active participants in a community learning environment and will be expected to be able to conduct and present the findings of an individual/group research project. No private collecting will be permitted.
What will you learn by studying abroad in Brunei on Borneo Island?
- Taxonomy, Ecology, and Field identification of reptiles and amphibians in Brunei.
- Overview of methods, techniques and standards for the collection, management and analysis of herpetological field data for various applications.
The travel program costs ~$4,000 and includes:
- Roundtrip airfare and ground transportation
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Travel Insurance
Forms and Applications
Complete the Google Form application here.
MBU Financial Aid and Scholarships can apply.
The study abroad scholarship application deadline is October 4th.
For detailed information about program costs needed for the scholarship application, please review this document.
Additional Requirements:
- Routine immunizations are required. Hepatitis A & B and Typhoid are recommended by the CDC. Areas we will visit are not identified as malarial areas. (See: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/brunei)
- Cell phones that use a SIM card can be used while in Malaysia, but coverage at the field station is extremely limited. Pay-as-you-go phone and internet plans are available for a modest fee in Sarawak. It is recommended that you don’t bring anything you couldn’t bear to lose (including your cell phone).
- This program is conducted in a tropical ecosystem. Participants should be in good physical health and excited to work outdoors in all kinds of conditions (wet/dry/hot/cool). The field station is located within a river valley and participants will be hiking forest trails that are often muddy, slippery, and steep. If you do not like to work hard outdoors while getting wet and dirty, this program is not for you.
- This course is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Exceptional applications from students entering their sophomore year will be considered.
Reach out to program sponsor Professor Daivd McLeod, dsmcleod@marybaldwin.edu with questions.
University Sponsor
Professor David McLeod
Experience Information
- Start Date
- Apr 23, 2025
- End Date
- May 12, 2025
- Apply By
- Nov 1, 2024
- Website
- forms.gle/E2xLYmR4pBnrFLXk8