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Information on this page is based on last year's program. Prices, dates, and itineraries may change. Please continue to check this site, or send an email to studyabroad@wayne.edu to be notified when next year's information is available.
Wayne State University students will collaborate with ProBelize and the community hosts of ProWorld Service Corps for a short term service learning program. The primary project focus will be on health care, including rural health outreach campaigns, health education, research, and additional projects selected by the community. This travel program gives students hands-on experience in a developing nation. After this experience, students will be able to think better globally, and to perceive their own lives from an introspective angle, eventually learning how they can help make a change.
“Belize is a peaceful and complex country rich with cultural diversity and stunning natural beauty. Just south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula along the Caribbean coast, this English speaking country offers an uncommonly broad variety of cultures from which to experience and learn. In addition to its bio-diversity and geographical beauty, Belize also boasts a rich ethnic and cultural mix. As the longest sustained democracy and politically stable country in Central America, Belize increasingly relies upon eco-tourism as a source of income.”
-ProWorld
ProWorld Partner:
“The ProWorld mission is to empower communities, promote social and economic development and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens.” By partnering with ProWorld, Wayne State students will be able to enter an already established program and become health care volunteers in Belize.
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Spring Break
March 7-16, 2008 |
| San Ignacio, Belize and other surrounding communities. |
Honors Service and Learning
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HON 4990
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The cost of the trip is $2,175 and includes:
- Airfare to Belize
- Full room and board
- Onsite transportation
- Community project planning, set up,execution and follow up
- Project donation and material project purchase for the community
-Cultural and adventure activities including: snorkeling & Mayan ruins
- Extensive staff support
- Health and travel insurance
- As well as administrative fees and taxes
Program fees may change due to unexpected increases in airline surcharges. If this occurs, those fees will be passed on to program participants.
In addition to program cost, students will pay current published fees to WSU for 1-3 credit hours at the appropriate level through the normal tuition payment process. Students with questions regarding the tuition and fee assessment rate may contact Registration and Scheduling at (313) 577-3541 or view: http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu/course_web/schedule/index.cfm.
*Please note: If you do not own (or plan on owning) a US passport, it is your responsibility to obtain a visa to enter the country you will be visiting. Not all programs require a visa so check here for more information.
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Current Passport
For more information, click here
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$97 |
| Meals during out of town excursions |
Individual |
| Personal expenses |
Individual |
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The non-refundable deposit of $525 is due within 14 days of accepting admission into the program. The remaining balance is due in three equal payments on the following dates:
| November 5 , 2007 |
$550 |
| December 3, 2007 |
$550 |
January 23 , 2008
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$550
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The $525 deposit is non-refundable. Students withdrawing from the program must submit written request.
| 90 days or more before the start of the program |
75% of the program fees less the $525 non-refundable deposit |
| 60-89 days before start of the program |
50% of the program fees less the $525 non-refundable deposit |
| 1-59 days before start of the program |
No Refund |
This program is subject to minimum enrollment levels. If these levels are not reached the program will be cancelled. Enrolled participants will then have the option to transfer to another program or receive a full refund.
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Undergraduate Honors students are eligible to participate as long they are of Sophomore standing or higher.
Selection of applicants is done on a rolling basis-that is, applications are accepted and students evaluated and considered for admission throughout the academic year.
You will be notified of your acceptance status by the Study Abroad Programs Office. If you wish to participate, you will be required to sign and return the Decision Form and Waiver and Release Statement to accept the terms of the program and secure your place. Additionally, you must include the non-refundable program deposit of $525.
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Students are encouraged to apply for WSU's Global Grant to offset some of their additional expenses. If grants are available for this year, we will have applications available approximately the beginning of November.
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October 15, 2007-however, qualified students will be accepted as they submit the applications and once the places are filled, students will be placed on a waiting list.
A non-refundable program deposit of $450 is required within 14 days of accepting admission into the program. Notifications will occur via U.S. postal mail and e-mail.
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Brochure
Program Application
The Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs
1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3207
E-mail: studyabroad@wayne.edu
Web: http://www.studyabroad.wayne.edu
Amberly Chirolla
313-577-3207
amberly@wayne.edu
Nancy Galster
313-577-8523
ad4469@wayne.edu
In association with
http://www.myproworld.org
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Study Abroad & Global Programs- Kelli E. Pugh, Director
5155 Gullen Mall - 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library - Detroit, MI 48202 USA
Tel: (313) 577-3207 - Fax: (313) 577-7687 - email: studyabroad@wayne.edu
To contact the webmaster, email: amberly@wayne.edu
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