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Program Closed.
Course Dates: Nov. 15, 2023 – Jan. 15, 2024
Travel Dates: Dec. 5, 2023 – Dec. 22, 2023
Students will volunteer at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary providing food preparation and feeding, cleaning, making of enrichment tools for captive wildlife, exercising the animals, and general husbandry. The students will gain an understanding of the special requirements for caring for multiple species of captive wildlife as well as the conservation efforts including anti-poaching activities. From skilled rangers, the students will acquire knowledge of navigation and tracking techniques that all play a vital part in the protection of rhinos worldwide.
There is also an opportunity to volunteer at the Clever Cubs School (located at the sanctuary) providing an educational activity for the children of the local bushman, as well as some of the children whose parents work at the sanctuary. This program is in partnership with The Great Projects organization. A variety of domestic and exotic animals are involved.
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Available course – Students will be enrolled in the course listed below for fall 2023 in order to be able to participate.
Note: Students must confirm with an academic advisor that they meet all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites to be eligible to enroll in the course listed. Once accepted into the program, students will be notified of the Course Number and enrollment dates/deadlines.
Students receiving financial aid must confirm with a financial aid advisor whether their study abroad course will be covered by financial aid.
ATE 2947 – Veterinary Technology Clinical Service Learning Practicum Work Experience V
Professor: Janet Modrakovic
After you submit the application online, we will review it and an automatic email will be sent to your college email with details of your next steps, including scheduling your interview with the Namibia program lead faculty. Contact Janet Modrakovic (727)302-6736 , with any specific questions about the program.
Other SPC Study Abroad trips
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.
Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the Study Abroad blog below.
A deep growl reverberated through the brush. Golden eyes flashed under the harsh light of the morning sun. The huge male lion shook his thick, flowing, dark mane and lunged forward towards us. I’m sure he could feel the rapid beating of our hearts through the ground as we stood, frozen in awe and admiring … Continue reading Namibia – A New Adventure
The St. Petersburg College study abroad trip has been one of the most impactful experiences of my life! Between interacting with and caring for animals at the sanctuary, breathtaking landscapes and sunsets, unforgettable views of wildlife, and making memories and new friendships, this trip has broadened my horizons and given me a new perspective of … Continue reading Most impactful experiences of my life!
Rising early is not that bad when you know you are going to be feeding painted dogs and cheetahs or taking a walk through the African bush to help anti-poaching rangers locate the animals under their care. Some duties are the most fun I have ever had in a “classroom”, some are messy, and some … Continue reading Namibia Program 2024
When arriving in the Windhoek airport most of us had no idea what we would be doing during our time in Namibia. On our first morning we participated in an orientation meeting for all new incoming volunteers. One of the highlights of this orientation is learning about all the different projects volunteers can participate in. … Continue reading Namibia Experience
The adventure started at N/a’ankuse on December 7. We arrived exhausted but were thrilled to realize that the wonderful staff with the booking department had put us all in a Villa rather than tents. We were given a tour of the surroundings where the Lapa was (where we would gather for meals), and the tiny … Continue reading Namibia Study Abroad
One of the amazing things that we were able to do while we were at the N/a’an kuse reservation was help with the enrichment of the animals that were not able to be released back into the wild. Some of the ways that this was done were by taking them on walks and letting them … Continue reading Namibia, an Amazing Place
As each day unfolded at the sanctuary, I had the privilege of witnessing the unique symphony of lives, from walking alongside cheetahs to being immersed in our surroundings as we drove between rhinos and feeding baby baboons. What made these interactions even more profound was knowing the stories behind each creature – many orphaned, injured, … Continue reading Namibia Changed my Life
During my study abroad program in Zimbabwe, I was able to experience and learn new things. One eye opener was seeing that this was a third world country and learning about the poverty and unemployment rate. The electricity here is also unpredictable, power will go out multiple times a day for different periods of time. … Continue reading SPC Student says: Zimbabwe Study Abroad? Worth it!
Participating in a wildlife veterinary technician program such as the one in Zimbabwe was an absolute dream come true. The game drives, snare sweeps, deworming, vaccination, feeding, counting, hours spent travelling, monitoring, touring, interacting with the locals, and taking in every moment was more than I had thought was possible during the two weeks spent … Continue reading SPC Vet Tech experiences Zimbabwe
Studying abroad is something I have always wanted to do, what I did not realize was how life changing it could be. Having just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Zimbabwe, I know realize how important having the opportunity to study abroad can be for students of all ages. Our journey through Zimbabwe with the … Continue reading Once in a lifetime in Zimbabwe