1. Elective Abroad Information Session
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EPS 35XX Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories
Professor Brad George
Elective Abroad Information Session

2. Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories
Prof. Brad George, PhD
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship

3. 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.

4. Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Island Nations and Territories

5. 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

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7. 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

8. 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%

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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’

15. ELECTIVE ABROAD APPLICATION

16. 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)

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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)

20. 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 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)

21. 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

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

23. ACADEMIC & LOGISTICAL QUESTIONS
Faculty
Professor Brad George
Program Manager
Alex Nesbeda