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Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development Spring Semester, 2012

Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development Spring Semester, 2012. Belize. Only English-speaking country in Central America Located on the Caribbean Sea Bordered by Mexico and Guatemala Geographic area the same as Massachusetts ½ the population of Vermont. Why Belize?.

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Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development Spring Semester, 2012

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  1. Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development Spring Semester, 2012

  2. Belize • Only English-speaking country in Central America • Located on the Caribbean Sea • Bordered by Mexico and Guatemala • Geographic area the same as Massachusetts • ½ the population of Vermont

  3. Why Belize? • Ideal location to study sustainable development • Biologically and ecologically diverse • 93% of land under forest cover • 40% of land under legal protection

  4. 300 miles of Caribbean coastline • Second longest continuous barrier reef in world • UNESCO World Heritage Site

  5. Rich culture • Diverse population • Mestizo • Creole • Garifuna • Maya • East Indian • Mennonite • Chinese

  6. Ancient Maya temples and sacred caves

  7. Community co-management: Unique approach to managing protected areas

  8. Six courses: 18 credits • Reefs and Rainforests: Environmental Challenges in Belize (3 credits) • Development: An Indigenous Perspective (3 credits) • Applications of Sustainable Development--A (Service Learning) (3 credits) • Social Problems in a Developing Country (Independent Study) (3 credits ) or Hunger & Food Insecurity: Burlington to Belize (3 credits) • Intercultural Competence (3 credits) • Applications of Sustainable Development--B (Service Learning) (3 credits)

  9. Part I: Discover Belize “unplugged”Week 1: Macal River Camp Orientationand Intercultural Competence

  10. Week 2: Laguna VillageDevelopment: An Indigenous Perspective

  11. Week 3: South Water CayeReefs and Rainforests: Environmental Challenges in Belize

  12. Part II: Settle in, Study, & ServeWeeks 4-12: San Ignacio

  13. “Downtown” San Ignacio

  14. San Ignacio’s “Church Street”

  15. Applications of Sustainable Development--A (Service Learning) Projects may include: • curriculum development and teaching: • environmental education • nutrition and community gardening • ecological design and construction • public education on health-related topics

  16. Social Issues in a Developing Country or Hunger and Food Insecurity

  17. La Ruta MayaBelize River Challenge Day One Start of Race in San Ignacio

  18. Part III: Get Your Hands SandyWeeks 13 and 14Caye Caulker

  19. Applications of Sustainable Development—B(Service Learning) Projects may include: • mangrove restoration • feasibility of recycling • public education on solid waste management • teaching entrepreneur-ship skills to the students at Ocean Academy • video production for Ocean Academy fund-raising

  20. Minor in Community & International Development (CID) • Complete up to three of the five courses needed for a minor • Need only take CDAE 061 and CDAE 002on campus

  21. CID/PCOM Majors • CID Major: Receive credit for • CDAE 102; and • five of “choose 7” restricted electives • PCOM Major: Receive credit for • CDAE 102; and • Up to three “choose 5+” restricted electives (depending on nature of service learning projects and independent study)

  22. Housing in San Ignacio: Martha’s Inn

  23. Common room at the Inn

  24. Bedroom at the Inn

  25. Breakfast at Martha’s Restaurant

  26. Financial Details Tuition • Pay tuition to UVM (instate/out-of-state) Program Fee • $5,800 • Includes • Housing • Meals or meal allowance in all locations • All program-related in-country transportation and admissions • Service learning project expenses • Use of personal cell phone provided by program

  27. Financial Aid UVM financial aid applies Additional aid available • Belize Program financial aid • need-based up to $1000 • Service-learning Teaching Assistant • $500

  28. Additional Expenses • Airfare ($500-$1,000) • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, gifts) • Personal travel not planned in course itinerary

  29. Tentative Program Dates • Saturday, Jan. 14: • Students arrive in Belize City • Saturday, April 21 • Program ends

  30. Key Points • UVM financial aid applies • Additional scholarships • All courses in English • UVM courses so no transfer credit issues • CID minor

  31. Information Sessions • April, 2011 • Dates and locations to be announced

  32. Application Process • Application • Complete and return to Jay Ashman no later than Friday, April 29, 2011 for consideration during spring recruitment period • Interview • Will be conducted upon receipt of application • Admission • Notice will be sent out following interview • Deposit • Non-refundable $500 due with acceptance of offer of admission

  33. Selection Criteria • Year and Major • Recommendations • Academic performance • Community service • Our perception of • your commitment to maximizing the benefits of this experience, personally and for others • “intangibles” (e.g., your flexibility, sense of adventure, ability to “roll with the punches)

  34. For more information:jay.ashman@uvm.edu

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