Applications Available for Study and Adventure "Down Under".

EUGENE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1999--

Pacific Challenge, an adventure study program to Australia and New Zealand, is now accepting applications for the winter 2000 term.

"This specially designed adventure travel program introduces students to New Zealand's and Australia's unique history, culture and environment," said David Wright, Ph.D., program director and founder of the very successful 12-year-old adventure study program. "Seminars and information sessions are taught by university faculty, national park personnel and local business people. Numerous geological excursions, incidental learning experiences and in-house study sessions complement a myriad of adventure activities."

Enrollment is limited. Students will leave from Los Angeles in early January and will spend two months in New Zealand and Australia immersed in an adventure of a lifetime.

"For example, we will stay in a Maori village, camp on the banks of mountain streams, visit with locals, raft rivers, scuba dive, surf, mountain bike, rock climb, backpack and much more," Wright said. "Students will experience firsthand all they have heard concerning these two great countries. The seasons are reversed so students can expect lots of summer sunshine while escaping North America's harsh winter climate."

Students can earn up to 16 quarter, or 12 semester, upper division college credits. All credits must be arranged through Pacific Challenge in conjunction with the applicant's school.

The $5,250 travel program fee covers most expenses including round trip airfare from Los Angeles, coach and bus travel, food (except lunches), lectures, most activities, and lodging. Spending money and tuition fees are the responsibility of the student.

For more information, including a full itinerary, contact Pacific Challenge at 541/343-4124, e-mail at [e-mail], or surf the Web site at http://pchallenge.com.