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Sustainable Economic and Community Development (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Belmopan, Belize; Dangriga, Belize; San Ignacio, Belize
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: Toucan Education Programs Ltd 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student
Housing Options: Dormitory, Guest House, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Agriculture, Anthropology, Business, Caribbean Studies, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Health & Human Services, Independent Study, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Political Science, Service Learning, Social Policy & Administration, Social Work
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
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The Sustainable Economic and Community Development Summer Program

Program Overview
The Sustainable Economic and Community Development study abroad program seek to explore the nexus of community development and sustainable economic development.

Participants will learn about the key aspects of the Belizean economy and the challenges faced at the macroeconomic and community levels through a series of lectures, field trips, and community service.  

The concept of sustainable development is multidisciplinary and draws on the expertise of many disciplines. Learning outcomes for participants include understanding the complexity of development in its various dimensions. The program equally prioritizes intercultural learning.

In addition, the program aims to examine the interaction of community development with the main objectives of investing in human capital, the alleviation of poverty, and environmental preservation.
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Community Service Focus
In Rural Belize		 *Investing in Human Capital
*Alleviation of Poverty
*Environmental Preservation
Community service may include assisting farmers, facilitating hygiene, and financial literacy education programs in schools.

Community service is intended to provide lasting value for a rural community in Belize while preparing participants with real-world experience.

Participants will enjoy the added diversity of authentic culturally immersive experiences and free time to explore the host country.

No pre-requite course is required to enroll in this program.
 
Take action to address social challenges through sustainable economic and community engagement. Join us and serve, learn, explore Belize!

Program Highlights
  • 21 nights / 22 days in Belize
  • 45 contact hours (academic, community service, site visits)
  • Interactive intercultural learning curriculum
  • Minimum of 4 field trips
  • 3 excursions to places of cultural significance
Program Fee Includes
  • Community project assignment
  • Academic Curriculum
  • Interactive Intercultural Learning Curriculum
  • Structured Itinerary
  • Housing (double & triple occupancy)
  • Meals (80%)
  • On-site orientation
  • Round-trip airport transfers on group arrival and departure days
  • Transportation to field sites
  • Emergency Medical Insurance 
  • 24 / 7 Participant Support
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