SUMMER ABROAD: The Institute for Sustainable International Studies is offering a variety of ecology field courses in Belize this summer... Apply by:
ISIS is offering a variety of ecology field courses in Belize this summer. The courses offer students a chance to study in the tropical English-speaking setting of Belize and gain valuable professional and personal experience. Belize’s rich environment, cultures and biodiversity are the labs for these courses. About 40% of the land and sea areas of Belize are set aside in protected areas, parks or reserves to protect its diverse flora and fauna. The people of Belize are a fascinating mix of cultures and languages, including the descendants of the ancient Maya, African slaves, Spanish invaders and European buccaneers along with Mennonites, Chinese, East Indians and Lebanese. The cultural exposure while studying with ISIS is a wonderful bonus.
For the syllabi and course itineraries, click on the links below:
· Tropical Forests: From Destruction to Conservation
· Health, Belief and Ethnomedicine: Traditional and Contemporary Healing in Belize
· Indigenous Knowledge: Saving, Growing and Sharing in the 21st Century
· Maya Gold: The Geography and History of Maya Chocolate
· Wildlife Medicine, Biology and Conservation
Our 3 credit courses run in two-week sections from June through July and students can combine courses for a four week, two course program. A two week course is $2675 and the two course session is $4,225. These courses are also offered during a shorter winter session over the winter break, December 26, 2013 – January 7, 2014.
For more information email our Program Manager, Cynthia Reece, at creece@isisbelize.com .
