Information SessionMay 4, 2006

Belize Semester Abroad

in Sustainable Development

Agenda

• San Ignacio/Galen University

• Curriculum

• Field Trips

• Housing and Food

• Financial Details

• Application Process

• Questions

Curriculum

• Courses all students will take– Project-based learning course

• Co-taught by J. Ashman and Galen U. faculty

– Sustainable Development• Principles (introductory level); or• Applications (upper level)

• UVM courses being offered– CDAE 127: Consumers, Markets & Public

Policy– CDAE 195: Strategic Writing for Public

Communication– Intensive two-week course (ENVS or CDAE)– Communicating About Conservation

• 1-credit field course (required)• 2 additional credits optional

• Possible Galen University courses– Business and Professional Communication– Adventure and Eco-Tourism– Environmental Problems– Ecology of a Tropical Forest– Social Problems in a Developing Country– Mayan Culture and Archaeology of Belize

Multi-Day Field Trips

• South Water Caye

• Programme for Belize

Financial DetailsProgram Fee

Tuition• In-state/out-of-state tuition

Additional Expenses• Airfare • Personal expenses • Any additional weekend trips not planned in course itinerary

Financial Aid• UVM financial aid applies• Additional aid may be available based on need

Application/Selection Process

• Pre-application form– Return by May 12

• Formal application – Sent to students by end of June– Deadline for filing in early September– Selection on “rolling” basis

• Criteria for selection