Study Abroad with Galen University
Belize
Term: Fall, Spring
Dates: January 9 to May 1, 2010
Description:
Do you feel the need to get in touch with nature? Interested in sustainable development or anthropology and archaeology in the heart of the Maya lowlands? Want to have first-hand experience when learning about a new culture? Then studying abroad in our international program at Galen University, in English speaking Belize is for you! Build an exciting course load from courses as Introduction to Sustainable Development, Social Issues in a Developing Country, Plants and Society: Introduction to Botany, Maya Culture, Mesoamerican Civilization or Hospitality and Tourism Management. Study at our lush tropical campus in our four-week summer courses, a semester, a year or a full-degree program. Our exciting learning environment will challenge and support you to do your best and ensure you always excel, in learning and life. Most of our courses are accredited through the University of Indianapolis for easy transfer of course credits.
Highlights:
* Lush tropical campus
* Mayan ruins and cities
* Jungle: canoeing, hiking, bird watching
* 90 minutes from the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world
* Bilingual community: Opportunity to practice Spanish
* International faculty and student body
* Internet access
* Students are housed in a family run resort, double occupancy
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Minimum Education: High School
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Subject Areas :
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- African Studies
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Area/Ethnic Studies
- Biology (General)
- Business Admin. & Mngmt.
- Business Studies Grad Level
- Ecology
- Economics
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- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Field-Study
- Finance
- Hospitality
- Humanities
- International Business
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts
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- Management
- Marine Biology
- Natural Sciences
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Travel / Tourism
- Tropical Biology
- Veterinary Medicine/Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
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Cost in US$: 8,750 USD
Cost Include Description:
* Application Fee
* Tuition (to a maximum of 15 credit hours)
* Technology fee
* Administrative fee
* Visa fee
* Local transportation (airport pick-up and daily transportation to/from school)
* Accommodation (housing at a local resort)
* Breakfast on weekdays
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Belize
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 10 - 15
Application Process Involves:
- Other
- Transcript
- Written Application
Galen University's Mission Statement: The mission of Galen University is to provide excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to prepare students to achieve their dreams and goals. Galen University is committed to providing an exciting and stimulating learning environment, innovative and supportive teaching, scholarship, and active service to the community with a unique focus on 'sustainable development' throughout our courses, programs, and service.
Year Founded: 2002
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