The Barbados Interdisciplinary Tropical Studies Program (BITS) Summer 2010 University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados.

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The Barbados Interdisciplinary Tropical Studies Program (BITS) Summer 2010 University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados

Looking for an adventure this summer? BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM

Bellairs Research Institute Holetown Barbados BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM

Bellairs Research Institute Holetown Barbados BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM

Program BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM 15-credit, 14 week semester Three 3-credit intensive courses Tropical Horticultural Ecology Sustainable Land Use Tropical Food and Energy 6-credit project course

Aimed at 2 nd and 3 rd year undergraduate students Interdisciplinary Approach to teaching and learning BITS BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM

Internships BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM Work with local organizations Develop skills in an international context

Internships BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM Get involved in the local community with course projects

McGill’s campus in the tropics Holetown, St. James Campus is right on the beach on the beautiful west coast of Barbados 2-3 students share residence style rooms Bellairs Research Institute BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM

Partner = 1. University of the West Indies BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM Connect, integrate, share, synergistic, sustainable Hands on study experience Exposure to agri-food-energy researchers, industries Develop planning, decision- making, management and communication skills University of the West Indies

Partner = 2. National Conservation Commission (NCC) BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM Responsible for beaches, parks Enrich study experience Extend exposure to agri-food-energy researchers, industries Develop entrepreneurship, planning, decision-making, management and communication skills NCC - Codrington House

Also linked to Andromeda Gardens BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM

Also linked to Ministry of Agriculture BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM Measuring Giant African Snails at night

BITS BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM

BITS BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM

Bellairs Beach BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM

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Apply! BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM A 1-page letter of intent CV Copy of transcript Deadline to apply is Jan 29, 2010 Program starts May 24 and ends August 25

Information BARBADOS INTERDISCIPLINARY TROPICAL STUDIES PROGRAM Visit