Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development Spring Semester, 2007 Information Session; September, 2006.
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Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development
Spring Semester, 2007
Information Session; September, 2006
Agenda
• Belize• Galen University/San Ignacio• Curriculum • Field Trips• Housing and Meals• Financial Details• Application Process• Questions
Why Belize?• Ideal location to study sustainable
development– Biologically diverse
• 93% of land under forest cover• 40% of land under legal protection
– 300 miles of Caribbean coastline– Second longest continuous barrier reef in
world
• Rich culture– Diverse population
• Maya, Creole, Garifuna, Mestizo, East Indian, and Mennonite
– Ancient Maya temples and sacred caves
• Galen University’s mission– “a unique focus on sustainable development
throughout its courses, programs, and service”
San Ignacio
Galen University
Curriculum
Courses all students will take• Project-based learning course
• Taught by Gary Flomenhoft
• Sustainable Development– Principles (introductory level)
or– Applications (upper level)
• Taught by Galen University faculty• Cross-listed as UVM courses for UVM credit
• Other UVM courses being offered
– CDAE 127: Consumers, Mkts. & Public Policy (Jay Ashman, online)
– CDAE 195: Strategic Writing (Meg Ashman, 3-week intensive course in February)
– CDAE 006: Energy Alternatives (Gary Flomenhoft)
• Galen University courses cross-listed as UVM courses– Business and Professional Communication– Adventure and Eco-Tourism– Environmental Problems– Social Problems in a Developing Country– Maya Culture and Civilization
Multi-Day Field Trips
• South Water Caye
• Programme for Belize
Housing
Financial Details
Tuition• Pay tuition to UVM
• Instate/out-of-state
Financial Aid• UVM financial aid applies• Additional aid is available based on need
Program Fee• $5500• Includes
– Housing– Meal allowance– Daily round-trip transportation from San
Ignacio to Galen University– Use of a personal cell phone
Additional Expenses• Airfare • Personal expenses • Any additional weekend trips not planned
in course itinerary
Application/Selection Process
• Application Form– Return to Continuing Education by Oct. 2– Interviews between Oct. 2 and Oct. 16– Selection on “rolling” basis– Final selection by Oct. 16
• Selection Criteria
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