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