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Belize Field SchoolSummer 2012
Douglas College
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Belize Field School - 2012Earn 9 university credits in 7 weeks in beautiful,
tropical Belize!May 1 – 20, morning classes at Douglas College
(Mon-Thurs)May 22- June 20, classes at Galen University, BelizeJune 20 – 24, Caribbean Island Excursion – beaches,
swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, beach volleyballThe program focuses on the study of the cultural and
physical landscapes of Latin America, Mayan archaeology, culture and history, conservation of regional landscapes, and current social, economic and environmental issues with an emphasis on Belize.
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Where is Belize?
Located south of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, on the Caribbean SeaFormerly known as British HondurasEnglish speakingWarm, sub-tropical weatherFriendly peopleSafeMayan ruins and cultureTropical rainforestsBeautiful beachesCoral reefs
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CoursesGeography 1190, Latin America – M.
McPhee (3 credits)Sociology 1155, Social Issues – S. Ashe (3 credits)Anthropology 150, Mayan Prehistory – S.
Gibbs, Galen University, Belize (3 credits). Transfers to Douglas College as a first year anthropology course.
All courses are university transfer courses
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HighlightsField trips to ancient Mayan sites in BelizeRainforest - Jungle trips – Chiquibul National
Forest and Cave, Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Reserve
Learn traditional Mayan medicine practicesExplore caves and Mayan artifactsSnorkeling in coral reefs - Caribbean SeaStudents rave about the trip. For many it’s
an experience they will never forget.Many students extend their trip to travel on
their own or with fellow students
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Accommodations – The Log Cab-InnJust west of San Ignacio, 22 ha Citrus Farm
Study Hall & Communal Kitchen - WiFi
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Our Accommodations – San Ignacio
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Estimated CostsProgram Fees – $3000 approx. Includes:
all Belize accommodations for 5 weeksweekday breakfasts and dinners Galen University course tuitionall course related transportation in Belizeall entrance fees for excursions, Belize student visa permit, travel medical insurance
Airfare – approx. $700 - 800Douglas College tuition and fees for 2 courses -
$768 (based on Winter 2012 rates)Textbooks - $150Additional meals & spending money $500- 1000Total: $5,500 (approx). Great value for what
you get!!
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Application ProcessApplication deadline – March 9, 2012 ($500
deposit)Fee payment deadline – March 23, 2012International Studies Scholarships - $1,000
and $500 available (Application deadline – March 2, 2012)
For more information and to download an application:
www.douglas.bc.ca/ways-to-study/study-abroad.html
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More Information?For more information contact:
Mike McPhee, Geography Dept. [email protected]
604-777-6008Siobhan Ashe, Sociology Dept. [email protected]
Karen Ng, Douglas International [email protected]