TROPICAL ECOLOGY PROGRAM
BELIZE, CENTRAL AMERICA
The Belize Tropical Ecology program will introduce students to the environment of the rainforest and Central America through lectures, labs and discovery-oriented investigative experiences.
Topics will include the ecology of Belize, rainforests and coral reefs as well as the identification of vertebrates, invertebrates and tropical plants.
Check out the trip itinerary! This 11-day program invites you to explore the diverse terrain of this tropical paradise, the Belize Barrier Reef, and investigate impressive Mayan ruins. You will see Tikal and Caracol, as well as several smaller ruins right in our lodging area. You will be hiking forest trails and exploring species-rich habitats to learn about one of the most threatened systems on the planet. View our image gallery.
This program offers a sampling of natural history, culture, and adventure as you explore the best of the Belize diverse destinations.
Program dates:
July 21 - Aug. 1, 2008
(leave early morning Aug. 1)
The lead instructor is Jim Wallis.
PROGRAM COST ESTIMATES
In order to help you keep your costs down, students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Belize.
For planning purposes, we have provided a detailed cost estimate summary that includes a rough estimate of what you can expect to pay for your travel. You may find that you are able to secure flight arrangements for a significantly lower cost than what is noted on the form. The cost estimate summary also can be used to calculate other program costs (tuition, etc). Please let us know if you have any questions.
NEED FINANCIAL AID HELP?
We are happy to announce that Wayne Kruger, assistant director of Financial Assistance Services, is available to answer any questions you may have about financial aid for this year’s Study Abroad program.
Because several of the cost items for each trip are optional or variable, your cost may differ from the examples shown on this Web site. For instance, one student found a round-trip airfare to Ecuador that was over $500 less than our estimates. So please explore all your options. We hope to include as many of you as possible on these trips!
COURSE INFORMATION
Please review the following course syllabus:
Printable Belize program overview.
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