Scientific Exploration & Expedition
Chulalongkorn University (CU), Bangkok, Thailand
16-24 March 2015
(9-Day Program)
Organized by Faculty of Science, CU
**Application is now closed. For further infomation, please contact interscicu@gmail.com.**
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
“SEE Thailand with CU” is a 9-day short course program on the basic biodiversity and marine conservation with no prerequisite or experience required. The participants will learn through the introductory lectures on insect, bird, botanic and marine biodiversities, basic geology, and fundamental of photography and imaging technology. All lectures and activities will conduct in English throughout the program. At the end of the program, all participants will receive the certificate of participation and their self-made personal photobooks.
REQUIREMENTS
- Age 18-28 at all nationalities
- Good health and able to travel to field trips
- Able to commit to a full-time program
- Able to communicate in English
Program Schedule
Chulalongkorn University & Bangkok Area
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15
March
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- Welcome to Thailand (Airport Pick-ups)
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16
March
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- Opening ceremony of “SEE Thailand with CU”
- Orientation for “SEE Thailand with CU”
- Lecture on “Introduction to Biodiversity”
- Workshop: “Do and Don’t in Thai Culture”
- CU Campus Tour and Welcome Dinner
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17
March
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- Lecture on “Fundamental of Imaging Technology”
- Workshop on “Photography and How to Make a Photobook”
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18
March
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- Bird and Botanic Exploration @ CU
- Grand Palace Tour
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Si-Chang Island, Chonburi
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19-20
March
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- Lecture on “Geology of Si Chang Island”
- Field Exploration
- Botanic Exploration @ Si Chang Island Morning Market
- Bird Exploration
- Insect Diversity Exploration
- Rama V Summer Palace Tour
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Samaesarn Islands, Chonburi
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21
March
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- Lecture on “Marine Conservation”
- Sea Turtle Release & Growing the Mangrove
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Group Project & Cultural Performance
Chulalongkorn University
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22-23
March
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- Working on Group Project & Photobook Preparation
- Group Project Presentations (30 min/group)
- Home of Disability visit (social volunteer event)
- Cultural Performance & Farewell Dinner
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24
March
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- Networking and Having a safe trip home
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Please visit foreign.sc.chula.ac.th or Facebook group: SEE Thailand with CU 2015 for more information.
PROGRAM FEE
The program fee will include:
- airport transfers
- all lecture and hands-on materials
- domestic transportations
- cultural tours
- all lunches and snacks during breaks
- welcome and farewell dinners
- all meals during field trips
- 2-night Sichang island accommodation (at the Aquatic Resource Institute dormitories)
- 7-night Bangkok accommodation (at CU-iHouse)
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Type of Participant
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Fee* (THB)
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With Bangkok accommodation
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Individual Rate
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20,000
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Group Rate
(Minimum 4 people)
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17,500
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Without Bangkok accommodation
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14,000
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*There is no refund after Feb 20, 2015. All refunds will be processed after the end of workshop.
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill out the application at www.inter.sc.chula.ac.th
(Choose “Application for SEE Thailand with CU”)
- To apply for a group rate, each participant must fill out the application individually and write down the name of all group members in the “List of Group Participant” section in the above application form.
- Money Transfer to
Bank : TMB BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
City : BANGKOK
SWIFT Code : TMBKTHBK
Account Name: Center for INTL Cooperation Promotion
Account Number: 238-2-12816-9
- Scan and send the scanned copy of money transfer document to e-mail: interscicu@gmail.com
APPLICATION PERIOD
15 November 2014- 15 January 2015
The program fee must be received by January 20, 2015 to guarantee the slot.
CONTACT US
Center for International Cooperation Promotion
Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
Phayathai Rd. Patumwan
Bangkok, Thailand
Tel: +66-2-218-5056 Fax: +66-2-218-5561
E-mail: interscicu@gmail.com
Facebook: SEE Thailand with CU 2015
Website: http://foreign.sc.chula.ac.th