1. Study Abroad in Belize Spring Semester, 2007

3. Why Belize? Tropical paradise –Tropical forests Abundant wildlife –Pristine rivers

4. –300 miles of Caribbean coastline –Second longest continuous barrier reef in world –Many small islands (cayes) and atolls

5. Rich culture –Diverse population Maya, Creole, European, Garifuna, Mestizo, East Indian, Chinese and Mennonite

6. –Ancient Maya temples and sacred caves

7. Adventure and activity –Snorkeling and diving –Kayaking

8. –River rafting –Cave exploration

9. What is this study-abroad program? Collaboration between UVM and Galen University in Belize Theme: Sustainable Development Academic courses with emphasis on project-based/service learning

10. Features Small classes taught in English UVM and Galen faculty UVM and Belizean students in classes Field trips

11. Curriculum Courses taught by UVM faculty –CDAE courses 127: Consumers, Markets & Public Policy 195: Strategic Writing for Public Communication –ENVS course TBA –Project-based learning course

12. Galen courses related to CDAE and ENVS: –Business and Professional Communication –Sustainable Development –Adventure and Eco-Tourism –Environmental Problems –Ecology of a Tropical Forest

13. Possible electives/distribution reqs. –Social Issues in a Developing Country –Mayan Culture & Archaeology of Belize –Survey of Latin American Prose

14. Who should enroll? Students with interest in –Public communication –Environmental studies –Community/international development –Sustainable development

15. Nuts & Bolts January 4 – April 28, 2007 15-16 UVM credits UVM tuition plus program fee UVM financial aid will apply*

16. Interested? Come to an informational meeting –Date TBA –Will notify CDAE and ENVS students by e- mail Contact –Meg Ashman: meg.ashman@uvm.edumeg.ashman@uvm.edu –Jay Ashman: jay.ashman@uvm.edujay.ashman@uvm.edu