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Belize Semester Abroad

Program in Sustainable DevelopmentSpring Semester, 2012


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2012 Program HighlightsAll courses are field-based

All courses are problem-basedIncreased emphasis on service-learning


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Belize

Only English-speakingcountry in Central

America

Unique combination ofCaribbean and LatinAmerican geographyand culture

Geographic area thesame asMassachusetts

the population ofVermont


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Why Belize?

Ideal location tostudy sustainable

development


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Ecological diversity

Last intact tropicalforest north of theA

mazonLongest barrier

reef in the westernhemisphere

UNESCO WorldHeritage Site


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Biological diversity


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CockscombWildlife

Reserve

Worlds only jaguar

preserve


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Largest cave system

in the WesternHemisphere--manysacred to the Maya


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Community co-managementUnique approach to managing

protected areas


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Pioneer in Ecotourism


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Development Pressures

Finally, Paradiseis for Sale

Caye Chapel marketing materials


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Mass (Cruise Ship) Tourism


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Solid Waste Management


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Belizes CulturalDiversity

Seven majorethnic groups

MestizoCreole

Garifuna

Maya

East Indian

Mennonite

Chinese


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Five courses: 18 credits

Development and IndigenousPeoples

Rivers to Reefs: AConservation Approach toWatershed Ecology

Wildlife Conservation andCommunities: Issues and

Approaches

Applications of SustainableDevelopment (Service Learning) (6 credits)

Intercultural Competence


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Weeks 1 and 2: DiscoverBelize unpluggedMacal River Camp

Orientation and introductory classes

Begin Rivers to Reefs and Intercultural Competence


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Laguna VillageDevelopment and Indigenous Peoples: The Maya


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Hopkins VillageDevelopment and Indigenous Peoples: The Garifuna


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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuaryRivers to Reefs

Wildlife Conservation and Communities


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IZE Marine Biology Station and LodgeSouth Water Caye

Rivers to Reefs


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Weeks 3-12: Settle in, Study, & ServeSan Ignacio Town

Complete coursework forDevelopment and Indigenous Peoples,

Rivers to Reefs, and Wildlife Conservation and Communities


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Applications of Sustainable Development: Part I(Service Learning)

2012 Project Partners: St. Barnabas School

environmental education

Faith Nazarene School

nutrition and gardening

Barzakh Falah

planning and building asustainable community forabandoned or abusedchildren

Mary Open Doors

providing support for abattered womens shelter


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Weeks 13 and 14: Get Dirt on Your Handsand Sand on YourFeet

Caye Caulker


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Applications of Sustainable DevelopmentPart II

Our project partner isOcean Academy, a non-profit community highschool

Projects include: mangrove restoration

developing a system forrecycling plastic bottles

Shop Green reusableshopping bag program

composting for the schoolgarden


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Minor in

Community & International Development

(CID)

Complete three of five courses needed fora minor

Need only take CDAE 061 and CDAE 002on campus


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CID/PCOM Majors

CID Major: Receive credit for

CDAE 102; and

five of choose 7 restricted electives

PCOMMajor: Receive credit for

CDAE 102; and

two of choose 5+ restricted electives(depending on nature of service learningprojects)


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Financial Details

TuitionPay tuition to UVM (instate/out-of-state)

Program Fee

A

pproximately $5,800 Includes

All lodging

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


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Financial Aid

UVM financial aid applies

Additional aid available

1. Belize Programfinancial aid

need-based up to$1000

2. Service-learningTeaching Assistant

$500


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Additional Expenses

Airfare ($500-$1,000)

Personal expenses(e.g., souvenirs, gifts)

Personal travel notplanned in course

itinerary


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Program Dates

Saturday, Jan. 14

Students are met atthe Belize Intl.

Airport and

transported to theMacal River Camp

Saturday, Apr. 21

Students are

transported fromCaye Caulker to theBelize Intl. Airport


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Key Points

UVM financialaid applies

Additionalscholarships

available All courses in

English

UVM courses so

no transfercredit issues

CID minor


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Information Sessions

Wed., Apr. 13, 2011

5 p.m.U-Heights North

Multipurpose Room

Tue., Apr. 19, 2011

6:30 p.m.Room 413Davis Center


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Application Process

1. Application

Complete and return to Jay Ashman no later thanFriday, April 29, 2011 for consideration during

spring recruitment period2. Interview

Will be conducted upon receipt of application

3. Admission

Notice will be sent out following interview

4. Deposit

Non-refundable $500 due with acceptance of offerof admission


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Selection Criteria

Year and major

Recommendations

Academic performance

Community service

Our perception of your commitment to

maximizing the benefits ofthis experience, personallyand for others

intangibles (yourflexibility, sense ofadventure, and ability toroll with the punches)


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For more information:[email protected]

learn.uvm.edu/travel/belize

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