English languagE institutE

short term Program

English & Environmental

studies

University of Hawai‘i at HiloEnglish & Environmental Studies Short-term Program

February 21 - March 7, 2015

UH Hilo’s two week English & Environmental Studies program is an opportunity for students from all over the world to experience Hawaii’s unique natural environment while gaining valuable English skills at the same time.

The Big Island of Hawai‘i is unique in that it has 10 of the 13 climate zones, an active volcano, tropical rainforest and a 4,000 meter mountain. This living laboratory gives us amazing opportunities to study many aspects of environmental science in one location. The native Hawaiians treasured their relationship to the land, and we welcome you to experience all that the island has to teach us.

Highlights:45 hours of Intensive English classes•Lectures & Experiential learning activities in •Environmental StudiesTopics: Marine science, sustainable agriculture, •astronomy, volcanology and eco-business. Culminating Research Project•Certificates of Completion•Weekend trips around the island•UH Hilo Student Participants•

Cost: $2500 (includes on-campus housing, two meals/day, all classes & excursions, transportation & access to university facilities)Language Requirement:

Students will gain the most from this program if they have a 550/79 TOEFL score, or higher, but students with lower levels of English proficiency are welcome.

For more information, contact:Chiharu Howell, chowel@hawaii.eduLaurel Luth, luth@hawaii.edu English Language InstituteUniversity of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Day 1 Airport pickup, Check in to dorms, Orientation & Welcome potluck at Instructor’s home

Day 2 Hiking Trip to Akaka Falls or Waipio ValleyDay 3 Intensive English class, Campus tour, Tour

of HiloDay 4 Intensive English class, Experiential

Learning in Marine Science with Dr. Takabayashi & graduate students

Day 5 Intensive English class, Farmer’s Market, Experiential Learning in Marine Science with easy snorkeling

Day 6 Intensive English class, UH Hilo Farm tour & lecture

Day 7 Intensive English class, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, Lecture in Astronomy, Star gazing at Mauna Kea

Day 8 Trip to KonaDay 9 Trip to KonaDay 10 Intensive English class, Hilo Coffee Mill,

Lecture on Volcanology by Darcy Bevens, Introduction to Research Project

Day11 Intensive English class, Experiential Learning in Volcanology at Volcanoes National Park

Day12 Intensive English class, Panel Presentation on Eco-business, Experiential Learning at KTA

Day13 Intensive English class, Final preparation for research projects

Day14 Research Presentations, Closing Ceremony & Certificates, Beach Party with UH students

Day15 Check out from the dorm, program concludes

Program Schedule

For more details:http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/eli/