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 Lake Turkana, the largest desert lake in the world, is called the Jade Sea because of its spectacular color and is also home to the largest breeding population of Nile Crocodiles in the world. You can't get any wilder than this!
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Koobi Fora is
literally in the middle of nowhere—but it is the epicenter of paleoanthropology research. The volcanic sediments in this arid region have yielded some of the most important hominid fossils and it continues to be the place to be for budding archeologists and prehistoric buffs. This program is the preeminent field based program in paleoanthropology in the world-training literally hundreds of students in paleonanthropological fieldwork. These hands-on courses at
the Koobi Fora Field School gives you a unique opportunity
to learn the basics of paleoanthropological fieldwork with some instruction in primatology as well at
one of the most amazing places on earth.
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Your adventure will start in Nairobi, where you’ll have unprecedented access to the National Museum of Kenya, its collection and its researchers. |
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Next you’ll spend a few days
studying the ecology of African savannas at Mugie Ranch, a private
wildlife preserve where you’ll learn about the plants,
animals, climate, and geology of the environments around
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Then it’s off to Koobi Fora where you'll find yourself engaged in intensive lectures and field courses and working along side an international pool of research scientists. If you want to study botany, we got it! Or, you may be interested in animal behavioral ecology. We have that too! There isn't another place like Koobi Fora in the world, nor is there another field program like the Koobi Fora Field School. Come join us on our adventure! |
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We will continue to accept applications until the program is full. |
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(8 credits): Arrival: June 17, 2009 Departure: July 27, 2009 |
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$5,500 |
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$6,000 |
Tuition, most fees, base camp housing, excursions, food, and basic medical
insurance are included in this fee.
Travel, tents, summer session fee ($136), major medical insurance, and all personal
expenses are not included in this fee.
For more information on program costs, please click here
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Have you been asking, “Where can I find a summer program
that gives me hands-on training in paleoanthropology and
lets me explore the mystery of human origins alongside some
of the world’s most eminent field-researchers?” We answer,
“At Koobi Fora, of course!” Earn 8 credits doing field study and learning everything from
the plants,
animals, climate, ecology, and geology of the environments around
you.
This program isn’t for everyone, but it
might be perfect for you. You’ll be living in your own tent, and though the
program will provide the food and water, you’ll want to
bring your own munchies! You might not see herds of zebra
or oryx every day, but at night you’ll see the occasional
hippo as well as millions of stars you never knew were up
there. There is often an optional week-long, post-program
trip, so before you face the culture shock of returning,
you’ll have time to hike the Kenyan mountains or relax on
the beaches of Africa’s east coast. So for a travel and
learning experience that’s out there—waaaay out there—think
Koobi Fora!
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