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May 1-13, 2023

Adventure awaits in a place like no other

There and Back Again

A Lord of the Rings Educational Adventure in

New Zealand

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Go an adventure and make new friends
Go an adventure and make new friends
Visit famous sites in the films while also increasing your understanding about the literature works that inspired them.
Visit famous sites in the films while also increasing your understanding about the literature works that inspired them.
Immerse yourself in amazing biology endemic to New Zealand
Immerse yourself in amazing biology endemic to New Zealand
Engage in the culture of New Zealand with locals
Engage in the culture of New Zealand with locals
Explore the unparalleled OUTDOORS!
Explore the unparalleled OUTDOORS!

A bit of a guide for international travel

Anthropology:  Dr. Emily Dean

Biology:  Dr. John R. Taylor

English:  Joy Sterrantino, M.A.

Outdoor Rec: Dr. Bridget Eastep

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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

ANTH 1010 (3 credits) Cultural Anthropology

ENGL 1010 (3 credits) Intro to Acedemic Writing

ENGL 2010 (3 credits) Intermediate Writing: Writing About Lord of the Rings

ENGL 2200 (3 credits) Literarture and Culture:  Cultures of New Zealand

BIO 1010/15 (4 credits) Intro to Biology w/Lab if desired

ORTP 3500 (3 credits) Interdisciplary Outdoor Studies

UPPER DIVISION COURSES

ANTH 3600 (3 credits) Cultural of Polynesia

BIOL 4920 (3 Credits) Advanced Biology Workshop: Film, Monsters, & Biology

Earn up to 7 credits (costs included) or just come for the ADVENTURE!

$3,333

Includes: Tuition, Travel Insurance, Lodging, Travel in NZ, All Activities, and a few Meals

Students Responsibilities: Airfare, meals, spending money

Proposed Itinerary

What we plan to do, when we'll do it, and where we'll sleep...changes may occur.

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