Marygrove CollegeNew Zealand is part of the Polynesian island group in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. It is 1000 miles southeast of Australia and about 6000 miles away from the US coast of California. There are two main islands that comprise New Zealand, the more rugged South Island and the more populated North Island (14 miles between the North and South Islands). The population of New Zealand is only about 4.4 million. Wellington, the capital of the country, is centrally located in the south of the North Island.

New Zealand is known for its stark and beautiful landscapes, which include geographical formations from earthquakes, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, rain forests, volcanic formed lakes, hundreds of waterfalls, and coastal beaches.

The Maoris were the first settlers in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and today comprise about 14% of the population. Pakeha (maori word for white man, that is people of European descent) followed in the mid 1600s to late 1700s. The official language of the country is English and the country recognizes the Queen of England as their monarch. New Zealand elects its prime minister and legislature and has one of the highest standards of living in the world, being the first country to give women the right to vote in 1893 and establishing old age pensions, public health programs, and social security benefits for its citizens.

Sources:World Fact Book: New Zealand. Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/geos/nz.html

U.S. Department of State: Background Note: New Zealand. (2012) Retrieved fromhttp://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35852.htm

About New Zealand

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New Zealand: Did you know?• That Kiwis are flightless birds, a fruit, and a boot

polish—so how did New Zealanders come to be called “kiwis”? Want to know? Sign up for IS326B Travel Seminar: New Zealand.

• That it is possible to walk through a rain forest and come out at a glacier—and pass through a fault line on the way. Want to see it? Come to New Zealand with Marygrove students and faculty

• That a welcoming ceremony can include both a tender nose kiss and a dramatic warrior haka. Want to experience both? Join us for an introduction to Maori culture.

• That Kiwis go mad for “All Blacks.” What sport is this about? Come explore the modern New Zealand sports.

• That sheep and possum come together in amazing ways. Want to shop? Appreciate soft and warm gloves and other crafts of the country.

• That you can fly into the future—really! Don’t believe me? Fly with us into New Zealand’s tomorrow and temporarily leave Detroit in the past.

Experience New Zealand with Marygrove College Study Abroad After a long international flight and short domestic flight, we arrive in the friendly and bustling town of Queenstown. Our first evening in New Zealand, we can take a gondola ride to view and appreciate stunning mountains from above or walk around the town and talk to people about adventure sports and have a famous Fergburger (vegetarian or omnivore). Then the next day we’re off to cruise past waterfalls and rainforest in the fjord of Milford Sound.

Next we travel by coach over rugged and harsh terrain through Haast Pass to Fox Glacier. The Trans Alpine train will take us across the Southern Alps from coast to coast. It is described as New Zealand’s greatest rail journey winding through spectacular gorges and lush beech forests and the farmlands of the Canturbury Plains to Christchurch. In Christchurch we will explore and study the impact of recent earthquakes and the consequent damage to the city. Travel along the east coast of the South Island brings us to the picturesque city of Nelson and a ferry ride from Picton in the South Island to Wellington in the North Island.

In Wellington, we visit Te Papa Tongarewa, the National Museum of New Zealand. Here we will increase our knowledge of the Maori people, Polynesian cultures, and the British legacy. From Wellington, we continue north to Otaki where we have the special and unusual opportunity to be hosted by a Maori community at a traditional marae. The marae is located next to the oldest, continuously operating Catholic Church of New Zealand. We end our tour with the train to Auckland and our flight home.

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May 14 – May 29, 2013

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International Programs OfficeMichelle A. Cade, M.B.ADirector of International Programs358 Madame Cadillac BuildingOffice phone: (313) 927-1485Email: studyabroad@marygrove.edu

New Zealand Program Directors:Dena Scher, Ph.D.Professor of PsychologySocial Sciences Department 205 Liberal Arts BuildingPhone: (313) 927-1303Email: dscher@marygrove.edu

Sally Welch, Ph.D.Associate Professor of ChemistryScience and Mathematics Department 301 Liberal Arts BuildingPhone: (313) 927-1319Email: swelch@marygrove.edu

Important Dates: •

• Travel Seminar Fair:Sept. 12th & 20, 2012

• Study Abroad Fair: October 2, 2012

• Fall 2012 Study Abroad Reflections Event: October 4, 2012

• Travel Seminar Info Session: TBA

• Study Abroad Application Due October 31, 2012

• Travel Grant Application DueOctober 31, 2012

• Non-refundable Deposit amount $200, dueOctober 31, 2012

• Registration begins/ends:November 1/November 30

• Travel Dates: May 14-29, 2013

The Process:• Apply and submit non-refundable deposit.• Meet with Financial Aid department to discuss options.• Register for the class

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Price?$4136 Marygrove students registered for IS326B/CHM410 Travel Seminar $4336 CE participant

There may be changes in program itinerary or price may increase or decrease as a result of circumstances beyond the College’s control.

What is Included in the Price?• Round-trip international and domestic airfare• Accommodations in modern hotels; Twin share, 12 nights• Ground transportation between cities • Interisland Ferry from Picton to Wellington• Transalpine Train• All bus tours with driver and guide• All entry and activities fees in planned itinerary• International travel and medical insurance

What is Not Included in The Price?• Tuition, books and other course materials• Passport fees• Excess baggage fees• Non-Marygrove Continuing Education fee: $50.00• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (approx. $30 for 15 days=$450)• Personal expenses (e.g., camera, clothing, gifts and

souvenirs)• Shared taxis from domestic airports to hotels• Transportation to and from Detroit Metro Airport

Are Scholarships & Financial Aid Available?Yes. Students are eligible for financial aid and need-based grants. Study Abroad Travel Grants are available, must apply by deadline to qualify.

Is this program open to all students?Yes, students from Marygrove as well as those from other universities are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to Marygrove students first. All those who are interested should apply. For more information related to the program, please contact the Travel Seminar Director or the Director of International Programs.

Additional Information 1. The flight from Detroit to New Zealand is a 26-hour

flight—lots of time to catch up on movies, eat a couple of meals, and sleep.

2. A unique part of the trip is being lodged and hosted on a marae (the community buildings of the Maori people.) For two nights, we will be sleeping in a communal room with mats on the floor as we explore and appreciate Maori hospitality.

3. There are incidental shared costs for transport (buses, taxis) to hotels within New Zealand.

4. Three options will be offered: a) half day guided glacier walk at Fox Glacier (need to be physically fit, $115 additional) and/or b) a wineries half day tour at Christchurch ($100) and/or c) Chronicles of Uitira Show in Rotorua ($100). Option experiences must be paid in advance and cannot be refunded.

5. A visa is not needed. Water and food is safe and clean. We will be using public transportation (buses, ferry, and trains) to get around the country.

Academic Objectives• Introduce students to the geological forces, which

created the land forms of New Zealand. Learn about and experience different ecosystems. (glacier, rain forest, dry forest, prairie). Learn about the science of earthquakes and liquefaction of land and the extraordinary impact of earthquakes on social organization.

• Increase knowledge about how people adapt to their physical and social environments. Explore the culture and history of Maori through visits to museums, churches, and marae (Maori community centers).