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Belize

Sustainable Economic and Community Development -Session I

Term To Study: Summer 2020
Application Deadline: Mar 01, 2021
Program Starts: Jun 11, 2020
Program Ends: Jul 02, 2020
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Direct enroll
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Host Website: https://www.studyinbelize.com/
Program Locations: San Ignacio
Contact Phone: 312-702-1256
Contact Name: Dr. Sandi Smith
Contact Email: sandismith@studyinbelize.com
What is Included: Housing based on double occupancy
80 % of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Pre-departure and in-country orientation
Round trip airport transfers on arrival and departure date only
Cultural Immersive Coastal Weekend
250K travel insurance with emergency medical evac and 5K trip cancellation.
GSM local cell phone
Free time for independent travel
24/7 emergency and crisis management
What is not Included: Airfare and associated departure fees
Single occupancy surcharge
Some meals (20%)
Airport transfers outside of arrival and departure dates
Independent excursions
Cost of phone calls
Passport application fee
Tuition and fees for academic credits
Immunizations
Tips, gratuities, personal items
Estimated Costs: Program Fees and what is included are subject to change.

The Sustainable Economic and Community Development 2020 program fee will be posted later in August 2019.
Program Description

Are you interested in sustainable development?

If you are, TEP’s Sustainable Economic and Community Development study abroad program is the right choice for you.

This 21 nights / 22 days intensive field summer study abroad program will introduce you to the nexus of community development and sustainable economic development.

Taught by internationally renowned Dr. Ydahlia Metzgen, this program is packed with the following:
field trips to key Belizean industry stakeholders, hands-on community-driven projects, guest lectures from development experts, and cultural immersive learning activities.

Developing countries in the 21st century grapple with many challenges making it difficult for its citizens to achieve economic success.

The challenge is far greater for rural communities, which is the main focus of this program.

This course connects concepts of economic and community development with community projects to provide you with real-world experience while solving problems within Belizean communities.

This 21 nights / 22 days course is field and project-intensive offering you the ultimate hands-on experience.

Course Pre-requisite: Introduction to Macroeconomics.

Help us address social challenges through the spectrum of community engagement in Belize.

Be part of the solution and make a difference today.

Quick Facts

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

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