Bahamas J2023 - Revision history

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A Brief Description of the Trip and Course

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Estimated Cost

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 ::- Bradley E. Sturgeon, Professor of Chemistry
 ::- Janis Wunderlich, Associate Professor of Art
 :Offered J-term 2023; dates 12/31/22 - 1/7/23 (Sat-Sat)
 :Estimated Cost: $2400, all food/lodging/transportation included; out of pocket less than ~$20 + souvenirs (~$40).
 [[Media:Andros_Flyer_2023.pdf|Trip Flyer]]

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 The IFS website (https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/forfar-field-station/) has information about the field station experience, but most of the detailed information about the “experience” is available through the two IFS provided “guides” entitled, '''''Welcome to Forfar''''' and '''''Sites and Sights''''', which will be provided in hardcopy to students. Although there is a recommended schedule of on-island activities, the group will discuss and alter the schedule based on group/individual preferences.
-This trip will include snorkeling (not scuba diving…yet) so it will be necessary for all students to have some basic swimming and snorkeling instruction. This instruction will be done at the Monmouth College Pepper Natatorium. Students will be required to purchase a mask, snorkel, and fins (~$50) and to have them on campus during the pre-travel meetings. Wetsuits are sometimes used, but definitely not required. There will be a minimum of 2 on-campus snorkeling sessions. (Note: there is an on-island snorkeling “check-out” conducted by IFS staff prior to the first snorkeling activity.)
+This trip will include snorkeling (not scuba diving…yet) so it will be necessary for all students to have some basic swimming and snorkeling instruction. This instruction will be done at the Monmouth College Pepper Natatorium. Students will be required to purchase a mask, snorkel, and fins (~$20) and to have them on campus during the pre-travel meetings. Wetsuits are sometimes used, but definitely not required. There will be a minimum of 2 on-campus snorkeling sessions. (Note: there is an on-island snorkeling “check-out” conducted by IFS staff prior to the first snorkeling activity.)
 ===On-island Activities===

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 ==A Brief Description of the Trip and Course==
-This is an immersive field studies course designed to be offered during a short-term in January. The course content includes the study of natural sciences, creative arts, history, and culture related to the Bahamian environment. The course includes pre-term meetings (~4 - 1 hour), on campus instructions/preparation (~2 pool evenings), 1-week travel to Andros Island, Bahamas (Sat to Sat), and a written journal documenting travel activities and reflections. It is preferable for students to have basic swimming skills, although on-island activities are both land and sea based. The time spent on Andros Island will be at Forfar Field Station, which is a rustic, former dive resort nestled in a beachfront coconut grove on the east coast of Andros Island. Andros Island is ~115 miles long and is the largest in the Bahamian archipelago; at the same time, it is one of the least developed islands, there are no cities, towns are few, and there is a distinctive small-town atmosphere. The facility provides cabin-style lodging along the beach, a dining hall, a classroom and research lab, and an open living area. On-island travel is provided in IFS vans and boats; the field station also has a full-service dive shop, although we will not scuba dive, only snorkel.
+This is an immersive field studies course designed to be offered during a short-term in January. The course content includes the study of natural sciences, creative arts, history, and culture related to the Bahamian environment. The course includes pre-term meetings on campus to discuss topics of study (4 - 1 hour), two per-term in-pool instruction, 1-week travel to Andros Island, Bahamas (Sat to Sat), and a written journal documenting travel activities and reflections. It is preferable for students to have basic swimming skills, although on-island activities are both land and sea based. The time spent on Andros Island will be at Forfar Field Station, which is a rustic, former dive resort nestled in a beachfront coconut grove on the east coast of Andros Island. Andros Island is ~115 miles long and is the largest in the Bahamian archipelago; at the same time, it is one of the least developed islands, there are no cities, towns are few, and there is a distinctive small-town atmosphere. The facility provides cabin-style lodging along the beach, a dining hall, a classroom and research lab, and an open living area. On-island travel is provided in IFS vans and boats; the field station also has a full-service dive shop, although we will not scuba dive, only snorkel.
 ==Coursework==

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 The Bahamas, officially known as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas consists of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets in the Atlantic Ocean ~150 miles southeast of Florida. Andros Island is the largest island of the Bahama Archipelago, ~115 miles long and 40 miles wide. The island is sparsely populated (~8,000) with no cities, with the majority of people living in primitive settlements mainly on the east side of the island.
-[https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/forfar-field-station/ Forfar Field Station] is located near Stafford Creek settlement. Forfar is staffed, year round, by the station director, 5-6 interns (college graduates), and ~5 local Bahamians who cook and maintain the facilities. Forfar provides rustic cabin-style lodging along the beach. The field station has a 56 bed capacity divided among 8 cabins. Each cabin has 3-4 sets of bunk beds, electricity, fans, mosquito bug nets, and a private bathroom with shower (and hot/cold water). The Forfar lodge houses the dining hall, classroom, research lab, and open living area. Breakfast and dinner are served each day in the dining hall, lunches are packed and eaten at off site destinations.
+[https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/forfar-field-station/ Forfar Field Station] is located near Stafford Creek settlement. Forfar is staffed, year round, by the station director, 5-6 interns (college graduates), and ~5 local Bahamians who cook and maintain the facilities. Forfar provides rustic cabin-style lodging along the beach. The field station has a 56 bed capacity divided among 8 cabins. Each cabin has 3-4 sets of bunk beds, electricity, fans, mosquito bug nets, and a bathroom with shower (and hot/cold water). The Forfar lodge houses the dining hall, classroom, research lab, and open living area. Breakfast and dinner are served each day in the dining hall, lunches are packed and eaten at off site destinations.
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-==Estimated Cost==
+==Estimated Cost Breakdown==
-Airfare Chicago to Nassau, Bahamas (~$750)
+Airfare Chicago to Nassau, Bahamas (~$650)
-Airfare Nassau to Andros (included in IFS fees)
+Airfare Nassau to Andros on LeAir included in IFS fees
 IFS fees $1,450/person (includes all housing, food, transportation, and activities)
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 : transportation to and from airport ~$20
 : Dinner out on Thurs - $20
-: food during travel days ~$40
+: food during travel days ~$20
-: personal snorkeling gear ~$50
+: personal snorkeling gear ~$30
 : general spending money ~$40
 '''Estimated total cost per student: ~$2,400'''
-All fees will be paid in advance with exception to food during travel days and general spending money (~$100).
+Monmouth College may provide some financial support based on need.
 ==Packing suggestions==
 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yeFJivLG9BiUoW631wM8ruLjv6Cd3QMyz9QeY41do-M/edit IFS recommendations]

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 :- Night Snorkel (must have a [https://www.amazon.com/Morpilot-Handheld-Flashlight-Ultraviolet-Scorpions/dp/B07568DFCH/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1537357125&sr=1-5&keywords=uv+flashlight waterproof light] - UV?)
-==Participants==
+<!--==Participants==
 Group Leader: Prof. Bradley E. Sturgeon: Dept of Chemistry; besturgeon@monm.edu
-<!--Monmouth College Faculty: Prof. Michael C. Sostarecz, Dept of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science; msostarecz@monmouthcollege.edu
+Monmouth College Faculty: Prof. Michael C. Sostarecz, Dept of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science; msostarecz@monmouthcollege.edu
 Monmouth College Staff: Steven P. Distin, Dept of Chemistry; sdistin@monmouthcollege.edu