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Fort Valley State University - Ag Program Abroad

Term To Study: Short-term Fall 2024
Application Deadline: Nov 24, 2024
Program Starts: Nov 23, 2024
Program Ends: Nov 30, 2024
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
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Program Locations: San Ignacio
Contact Phone: 0
Contact Name: Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim
Contact Email: ibrahimm@fvsu.edu
What is Included: Pre-departure and in-country health and safety orientation
Airport round trip transfers ( group arrival and departure dates)
Accommodations (based on double and triple occupancy for students. Single occupancy may be available in some locations and will incur a surcharge for students. Faculty and or staff will be housed in single occupancy)
All ground transportation from program sponsored curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities
Coordination of all in-program logistics with local community partners
Group meals as requested in the program Itinerary (some meals not included)
Sponsored program itinerary activities
Guest Lectures
Dedicated first aid / CPR certified staff accompanying all sponsored activities
Local GSM prepaid cell phones with USD $5 talk or SMS time per student and USD $10 talk/SMS time per faculty director
24/7 emergency response and crisis management
What is not Included: International airfare
*Airport departure taxes
Travel insurance with emergency medical evacuation, repatriation of remains, and disaster and political emergency evacuation
Individual airport transfers outside of program arrival and departure dates
Extras in hotels (laundry, snacks, etc.)
Gratuities/tips
Souvenirs
Cost of phone calls beyond the initial dollar amount provided
Program Description

Fort Valley State University has joined hands with Toucan Education Programs in Belize to facilitate an alternative fall service-learning program in Belize.

Students will engage in farm-related activities on family farms. Additionally, students will immerse themselves in various cultural activities that will further support learning and development in their major and intercultural skills.

This program is directed by Dr. M. Ibrahim and Dr. H. Singh

Quick Facts

Population: 327719
Capital: Belmopan
Per-capita GDP: $ 8400
Size: 22966 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 06:00 hours) Central Time (US & Canada)

US State Department

Travel Warning: YES
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