belize study abroad – summer, 2013
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Belize Study Abroad – Summer, 2013 From Mountain to Sea: Ecological and Cultural Diversity in a Jewel of Central America CCP Faculty Margaret Stephens - Environmental Conservation/ Geography Randy Libros – Physics/Technology. Maps. Topics of study - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Belize Study Abroad – Summer, 2013
From Mountain to Sea: Ecological and Cultural Diversity in a Jewel of Central America
CCP Faculty Margaret Stephens - Environmental Conservation/
Geography
Randy Libros – Physics/Technology
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Topics of study
Ancient to contemporary Maya civilizations, archaeology, history, geography, literature
Natural history, aquatic, forest & marine ecologyTraditional medicine
Natural resource management, challenges of environmental conservation and economic
development
Follow the Sibun River from the mountains to the sea.
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Belize-Stephens 4
Waking up in Belize was amazing!
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Our host: Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Main cabin, offices & library
Evening visitor
Dining hall &classroom
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Program Activities and Features
•Central tropical savanna•Sabun River trip•Western Maya Mountains: Mountain Pine Ridge•Maya culture & archaeological site: Xunantunich•Barrier reef: Tobacco Caye Marine Station
Study the natural environment, diverse habitats, land use issues, history and cultural diversity.
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Central tropical savanna
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Belize National Zoo
•Not just any zoo
•Injured and rescued animals
•All native to Belize
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Belize-Stephens, 2010 13
Watershed Ecology: From Headwaters to the Sea
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Western Maya Mountains: Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Headwaters
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Western Mountains – limestone caves and sinkholesCaves – Maya underworld
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Maya Archaeological Sites
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Lunch at Mangana’s home: Maya elders, preserving their heritage
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Chalillo Dam Hydroelectric Project
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En route to Dangriga, then water taxi
to Tobacco Caye
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Our water taxi
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Tobacco Caye Marine Stationon a barrier reef island ~12 miles offshore
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Smithsonian Institution Tropical Marine Research Station
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Soil core sampling on mangrove island
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Lab: Identifying macro invertebrates (indicators of
water quality) from plankton tow
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Moray eel awaiting prey at night
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Octopus on nocturnal prowl
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Student presentations
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Accommodations
35IDS120 Belize – Stephens-Libros 2013
Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Tobacco Caye Marine Station
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
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Belizean Cuisine
I was treated better at times than I am at home. The food was great!
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Being in Belize definitely helped me to broaden my horizons and to see the world from a different point of view. – Jenna Walsh, CCP nursing student
I need a thesaurus because I’m tired of using amazing, cool, awesome and nice. How about…SPECTACULAR!!!
-Anthone Moore, transferred to La Salle U. – wildlife biology
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Academic requirements (one credit hour)• application essay, interview, recommendation
•Pre-departure instruction: history, geography, culture, literature, social, political & environmental issues, country orientation, safety and health
•10 days in country
•Student presentations – 1 pre-departure, 1 on site, 1 group presentation after return
•Field journals
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IDS 120 – 1 credit, general elective
•pre-departure orientation and instruction: Belizean history, geography, literature, ecology, contemporary social, political and environmental issues
•10 days in country. 3 distinct ecological zones, Maya archaeological site and caves, hydroelectric dam project, medicinal botanical gardens, cultural diversity: Creole, Mestizo, Maya, European descent, naturalized citizens
•3 student presentations: pre-departure, in country, after return
•Field journals
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Application Process
Deadline: February 6, 2013
Up to six (6) scholarships
Requirements (See applications)
Tips for successful applications:•Teacher recommendations•Personal essay – connect to your academic/career goals, why this program, flexibility and teamwork
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