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Belize Summer Program
Two-week study program. Students may earn up to three hours of college credit by combining this study abroad program with directed study activities preceding and/or following the travel portion of the course.
Tropical Biology in Belize
The course intent is to emphasize the diversity and functioning of ecological interactions in a tropical environment. We will spend 2 weeks in the field in Belize, Central America and return to Kalamazoo for 3 days of data analyses that will culminate in the presentation of your research results in a course symposium. From the inland site, students will explore a diversity of terrestrial habitats including wet, montane, coniferous, and mangrove forests, tropical savanna, streams and rivers. Participants will investigate how ecological, geological, topographical, and human factors have contributed to the development of these diverse ecosystems as well as study some...
ProWorld's Group Programs
ProWorld Service Corps' group volunteer projects offer individuals a balance of cultural interaction, service work, and a team experience. Volunteers join a team and a host community to work side by side on a focused development project. Private Group Programs are fully customizable from projects to academics to living. Programs are highly supported by an international staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the field of sustainable international development. Projects are chosen based on the needs of communities, specific group interests, and length of program. Further, ProWorld's on-site Project Coordinators work year round with...
Coral Reef Ecology
Why not get out of the classroom and learn about coral reef ecology on the worlds second largest barrier reef system in the world. When participating on a coral reef study abroad program you will enhance your knowledge, define your skills and further develop your understanding of techniques and methodologies used in related field studies. The program includes numerous lectures, presentations and practical studies focusing on coral life history. These courses will not only teach you coral taxonomy, identification and life history. You will also cover other interesting subjects such as competition on the reef, coral disease, factors effecting coral...