Summer in Roatan, Honduras

  Honduras

Roatan

Term: Summer 
Dates: June

Description: This program is held at the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences, which is located on the northwest shore of Roatan. RIMS lies within a marine preserve that extends for a mile in each direction and is home to a wide variety of marine life, shorebirds and plants, which are protected from fishing. Roatan is located 30 miles off the north coast of Honduras. It is the largest of the Bay Islands, 39 miles long and two miles wide. Courses are taught by professors from the Biology Department at LMU. In addition there are guest lectures by staff at the Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences on various aspects of dolphin biology.

Highlights: RIMS students have full access to the recreational services and facilities at Anthony's Key Resort. This includes the dive shop and gear rental, photo store with camera and video rentals and slide processing. In addition, nest to RIMS is the Roatan Museum, which has exhibits on the archeology, geology, and history of the region.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Honduras in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Loyola Marymount University's Mission Statement: The mission of study abroad at Loyola Marymount University is to provide students with an international academic experience in keeping with the university's mission to educate and care for the whole person. By living in and learning about other cultures, LMU students move toward a greater understanding of the complexity of the world and become better global citizens.

Year Founded: 1959