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Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories Prof. Brad George, PhD Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship bgeorge@babson.edu

Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories Purpose To give students an understanding and appreciation for the challenges facing island nations and territories with respect to environmental problems and how these relate to broader issues facing our planet. The course will focus on a common problem for islands – solid waste.

Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories

Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories History/Culture Impacts on Problems/Solutions Rastafari Indigenous Village Importance of considering ALL stakeholders when considering solutions Informal recyclers

Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories

Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories Course Plan/Schedule Pre travel academic sessions (required): Friday, Feb 16; 10 AM- 2 PM Friday, March 9; 10 AM- 2 PM* *Electives Abroad Orientation Session Travel Dates: March 17 – 25, 2018 March 17-18: Montego Bay March 19-21: Ocho Rios March 21-25: Kingston Post travel academic session (required): Friday, April 6; 10 AM – 12 PM

Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories Deliverables/Evaluation: Presentations during pre-departure sessions (group) 20% On-campus participation and professionalism (individual) 10% On-site participation and professionalism (individual) 15% On-site daily journals (individual) 20% Post travel presentations (group) 35%

Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories Eligibility/Selection Criteria In addition to the eligibility requirements listed below, students must be in good academic and social standing with the college to participate/travel on this course: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Sincere interest in environmental issues, sustainability and social responsibility 16-18 Students will be accepted 4 credits

BABSON ELECTIVES ABROAD Short-term, faculty-led courses ● Advanced Liberal Arts and Advanced Electives (4 credits) 1-3 weeks abroad ● No min. GPA MOB: Contemporary Strategic Issues in Chile LVA: Postmodernism: Future Culture (Dubai) Fall Semester LIT: European Theatre in Theory and Practice: London, Stratford & Dublin (UK & Ireland) EPS: Culture & Opportunities in Japan Winter Session EPS: Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations & Territories (Jamaica) ECN - Regional Economies—Prospects and Tensions in Latin America’s S. Cone (Uruguay & Argentina) HIS: Social Responsibility in Thailand & Laos Spring Semester MOB: Start-up Strategy in France HUM: Mapping Cultural Histories in Spain Summer 1st Session    

BABSON ELECTIVES ABROAD Pre-Travel Academic class sessions Glavin Office pre- departure session Travel 1-3 weeks abroad Classes, site visits & company visits Post-Travel Deliverables due Academic class session or consulting project (course dependent)     NOTE: All pre-travel, travel, and post-travel dates are mandatory

BABSON ELECTIVES ABROAD TEAM Elise Beaudin Director Electives Abroad Renée Graham Program Manager Alex Nesbeda Meredith Dziuba Electives Abroad Program Assistant

BABSON ELECTIVES ABROAD Application Process Important Dates & Deadlines Financial Considerations Q&A    

BEFORE YOU APPLY Passport Brochure Page Visas Dates Check the expiration date (>6 mo. post travel) Apply for a (new) passport Brochure Page Review details on brochure page Ensure course fits into your academic plan Visas Research your visa requirements Dates Check your calendar Discuss travel dates with all ‘shareholders’    

ELECTIVE ABROAD APPLICATION http://educationabroad.babson.edu    

ELECTIVE ABROAD APPLICATION Contents Quick Facts Program Overview Program Details Housing, Transportation, Meals & Accommodations due to a Disability Financial Considerations Faculty Information Contact Information     Note: All course dates are mandatory (pre-travel, travel, and post-travel)

IMPORTANT DATES Initial Application Rolling Application Application Opens September 5, 2017 September 27, 2017 Application Closes September 24, 2017 November 26, 2017 Placements Sent Monthly Basis November 29, 2017 (Final) Confirm Placement & Submit Materials October 8, 2017 December 10, 2017 (Final) Final Payment DUE December 10, 2017    

CONFIRM YOUR PLACEMENT Login to educationabroad.babson.edu Complete the questionnaires and materials by the deadline Submit $500 non-refundable deposit Questionnaires Materials Additional Applicant Information Emergency Contact Form Health & Wellness Medical Insurance Information Passport Information & Submission Mobile Phone Information Additional Documents Flight itinerary (Group Flight) Roommate Selection Form Release & Waiver Agreement Refusal of Medical Treatment Academic Plan Confirmation Program Fee Agreement Student Conduct Policy Acknowledgement of Pre-Departure Requirement Visa Requirements    

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Program Fee Includes: Accommodations, breakfast, airport transfers, group ground transportation, program planned meals and cultural excursions Not included: Visa costs, additional meals and personal expenses. Group Airfare International flight from Boston, MA to Montego Bay, Jamaica AND Kingston, Jamaica to Boston. The program fee and group airfare are paid to the Glavin Office. Program Fee $2,500 Airfare (Group) $900 Tuition Included in spring semester flat rate tuition charge (up to 20 credits) Financial Aid & Grant Information Contact SFS for more information Billable subtotal:   $3,400 Estimated Additional Meals $400 Estimated Incidentals $100 Visa (if applicable) Research on own Non-billable subtotal: $500 Total: $3,900 + Visa Fees (if applicable)    

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Any deposit to confirm a student’s enrollment in the course, as well as the remaining balance of the program fee, is paid directly by the student to the Glavin Office. Program Fee (Glavin) Tuition is paid directly to SFS and is billed at the 2017-2018 flat semester tuition rate as long as you are under 20 credits. The elective abroad is 4 credits and if this puts you over the 20 credit flat tuition rate you will be billed $1,552 per credit. Tuition (SFS)

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Students who receive a full-tuition scholarship can use a portion of their scholarship to pay for their tuition cost. Scholarships Education Abroad Grants in the amount of $2,000 are awarded to students receiving need-based Babson Grants and full-tuition scholarships (cumulative limit is $4,000). Grants Students can choose to borrow loans to help cover expenses. Loans To discuss your specific financing plans or budgeting for an Elective Abroad Course, please contact Student Financial Services. Your Financial Plans

SFS CONTACTS Somaly Heang (sheang@babson.edu) A - G Somaly Heang (sheang@babson.edu) H - N Aimee Yorsaner (ayorsaner1@babson.edu) O - Z Shannon James (sjames@babson.edu) General Inquiries SFS@babson.edu

ACADEMIC & LOGISTICAL QUESTIONS Faculty Professor Brad George 781-239-5022 bgeorge@babson.edu Program Manager Alex Nesbeda 781-239-5244 anesbeda@babson.edu