Weather, dehydration, & weather conditions likely to be encountered (strong sun, high UV, rain, strong biting insects wind). Toxic/poisonous, Lyme disease ticks occur in area but no encounters yet wildlife/ plants Fish and sea urchin spines – gloves worn Sleeping, Dorm rooms are shared with one other student (same sex). Bedding is provided, but washroom & towels etc. are not. Floors are generally segregated by gender. Each floor has a shared laundry facilities bathroom / showers. Coin operated washing/laundry facilities are available Meal plans & Any food sensitivities / allergies should be communicated to course personnel as soon food allergies as possible. Vegetarian meals may be accommodated by the dining hall staff, though strict vegans are unlikely to be satisfied (in our opinion and experience). Other requests for dining accommodations will be addressed individually, but keep in mind this is a field station not a restaurant. Non-academic responsibilities Degree of The town of Saint Andrews is a 15-20-minute walk from the station. It has grocery, isolation pharmacy, post office, souvenirs, hardware, and restaurants. A small health centre is in town, the closest hospital is the Charlotte County Hospital in Saint Stephen NB. Alcohol & drugs Alcohol is permitted in dorm rooms only Vaccinations/ No additional vaccinations needed Insurances Shared dorm rooms. Social Situations Final comments This is a great course to learn techniques in marine biology and oceanography and develop interpersonal skills.
Weather, dehydration, & biting insects weather conditions likely to be encountered (strong sun, high UV, rain, strong wind). Toxic/poisonous, wildlife/ plants Lyme disease ticks occur in area but no encounters yet Fish and sea urchin spines – gloves worn Sleeping, washroom & laundry facilities Dorm rooms are shared with one other student (same sex). Bedding is provided, but towels etc. are not. Floors are generally segregated by gender. Each floor has a shared bathroom / showers. Coin operated washing/laundry facilities are available Meal plans & food allergies Any food sensitivities / allergies should be communicated to course personnel as soon as possible. Vegetarian meals may be accommodated by the dining hall staff, though strict vegans are unlikely to be satisfied (in our opinion and experience). Other requests for dining accommodations will be addressed individually, but keep in mind this is a field station not a restaurant. Non-academic responsibilities Degree of isolation The town of Saint Andrews is a 15-20-minute walk from the station. It has grocery, pharmacy, post office, souvenirs, hardware, and restaurants. A small health centre is in town, the closest hospital is the Charlotte County Hospital in Saint Stephen NB. Alcohol & drugs Alcohol is permitted in dorm rooms only Vaccinations/ Insurances No additional vaccinations needed Social Situations Shared dorm rooms. Final comments This is a great course to learn techniques in marine biology and oceanography and develop interpersonal skills.