Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development
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Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development
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Agenda
• Belize• Galen University/San Ignacio• Curriculum • Field Trips• Housing and Meals• Financial Details• Application Process• Questions
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Why Belize?
• Ideal location to study sustainable development– Biologically diverse
• 93% of land under forest cover
• 40% of land under legal protection
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– 300 miles of Caribbean coastline
– Second longest barrier reef in world
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• Rich culture– Diverse population
• Maya, Creole, Garifuna, Mestizo, East Indian, and Mennonite
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– Ancient Maya temples and sacred caves
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Galen University
• Galen University’s mission– “…a unique focus on
sustainable development throughout its courses, programs, and service”
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San Ignacio
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Curriculum
Required courses for UVM students:
1. Service learning course– 4 credits– Team taught/supervised
by UVM and Galen faculty– Equal number of UVM
and Belizean students
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• 2007 projects1. Alternative energy systems
• Mayan education center
2. Good governance3. Cultural tourism and sustainable income for
indigenous groups4. Environmental education in schools5. Analysis of media in HIV/AIDS education
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2. Sustainable development course• Taught by Galen University faculty
– Choose from:• Principles of Sustainable Development• Development: An Indigenous Perspective
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3. Cultural awareness– 1 credit– “Maximizing Your
Belize Experience”
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Other UVM courses:1. CDAE 157
Consumer Law2. CDAE 195
Strategic Writing 3. CDAE 195
Organizational Development
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• Galen courses cross-listed as UVM courses:1. Adventure and Eco-Tourism2. Sustainable Tourism3. Environmental Problems4. Environmental Economics5. Social Issues in a Developing Country6. Maya Archaeology7. Garifuna Culture and Language8. Small Business Venture9. Research, Writing and Project Management
• Can complete four of five courses for CDAE minor in Community & International Development (CID)
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Weekend Field Trips
Programme for BelizeLa Milpa Field Station
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• South Water Caye
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Course-Related Field Trips
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Housing: Martha’s Inn
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Martha’s Guest House
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Martha’s Restaurant
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Financial Details
Tuition– Pay tuition to UVM (instate/out-of-state)
• Program Fee– $5550– Includes
• Housing and 5 breakfasts per week• Meal allowance ($70/week)• Field trips (two or three weekend trips)• Daily transportation between San Ignacio and Galen• Use of personal cell phone
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Financial Aid• UVM financial aid applies• Additional aid available
1. Belize Program financial aid • need-based up to
$10002. Service-learning
Teaching Assistant• up to $1000
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Additional Expenses• Airfare ($500-$1000)• Personal expenses • Additional weekend
trips not planned in course itinerary
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Application Process (Spring)
1. Application – Complete and return to Jay Ashman by April 20
2. Interview– Will be completed before the end of spring semester
3. Acceptances – Will be sent out by June 1
4. Deposit– Non-refundable $500 due by June 15
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Selection Criteria• Class• Major and minor• Recommendations• Academic performance• Community service• Our perception of
– your commitment to maximizing the benefits of this experience, personally and for others
– “intangibles” such as your flexibility, sense of adventure, ability to “roll with the punches,” etc.
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Questions?