1. Information Session May 4, 2006 Belize Semester Abroad in Sustainable Development

2. Agenda San Ignacio/Galen University Curriculum Field Trips Housing and Food Financial Details Application Process Questions

9. 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)

10. 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

11. 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

12. Multi-Day Field Trips South Water Caye Programme for Belize

22. Financial Details Program 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

23. 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