BELIZE (SPRING BREAK) MARCH 4-12, 2017 Becky Raulerson Ricky Telg Agricultural Education and Communication

You better “Belize” it’s a great experience! Belize Study Abroad (AEC 3065) (2015)

For an overview of Belize: Overview Video AEC Department Study Abroad Website:

Where is Belize?

Day 1 (Saturday, March 4) Arrive in Belize City

Day 1 Arrive in Belize City The Belize Zoo

Day 1 Arrive in Belize City The Belize Zoo Overnight at the Log Cab-Inn

Day 2 Take ferry to Xumantunich (Maya archaeological site) Mestizo lunch

Day 2 Tour of Belize Botanic Gardens Overnight at Log Cab-Inn

Day 3 University of Belize, Central Farm (service project)

Day 3 Tour of local farms (San Antonio Village) Overview of food and nutrition in Belize

Day 4 University of Belize, Central Farm (service project) Friends for Conservation and Development Presentation on Natural Resources Issues

Day 5 Large-scale farm (Buena Vista Village) Large-scale production (Spanish Lookout/ Mennonite Community)

Day 5 Grain and cattle farm Extension Services and tour of Horticulture Unit (Central Farm) Prepare to depart (next day)

Day 6 Sabal Cassava Farm: cassava processing, bread making

Day 6 Transfer to Pelican Beach Resort (Dandriga) Visit Hopkins and Coconut Row. Swim, R&R

Day 7 Banana plantation Visit Placencia Village Meet Placencia Seaweed Farmers

Day 7 Shop at Maya Center Women’s Co-op Shop Garifuna cultural dance presentation

Day 8 Half-day snorkeling Prep for travel back to USA Garifuna cultural presentation

Day 9 (Sunday, March 12) Land transfer to Belize International Airport Return to USA

Pre-travel & post-travel sessions

Application FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Pro gram_ID= FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Pro gram_ID=12200 Deadline to apply is December 1, Program fee: $2,459 (SB 2016) Does not include airfare Does include tuition for the 3 credit hours Airfare (8/25) is around $450 from Orlando Deposit: $350 due by application deadline of December 1.

Other travel considerations You will need to apply for a passport ASAP if you do not already have one. Passport application information can be found at: Travel & health advisories to consider:

Ideas for fundraising Toucan Education Programs (company organizing the study abroad, recommends that students should start fundraising for the trip as soon as they know they are interested. TEP recommends students list smaller dollar amounts between $500 and $1000. Students can fundraise on sites such as GoEnounce and FundMyTravel and look for other scholarship or grant opportunities.GoEnounce FundMyTravel Students can earn $500 scholarship award for using GoEnounce as their fundraising platform ( ).

BELIZE (SPRING BREAK) MARCH 4-12, 2017 Becky Raulerson Ricky Telg Agricultural Education and Communication