CAUSE 2024: EMSC 299 – EMS Study Away with the GREEN Program
Practice sustainability in coastal communities and ocean conservation in Belize over spring break 2024
About
Join Penn State faculty and the GREEN Program in Belize and learn from Belize’s local community experts, participate in citizen science, and take action for a sustainable future with service-learning projects. Discover the impacts of grassroots initiatives, and the intersectionality between life on land and life below water.
Course Structure
- The 3-credit online spring 2024 semester course will include coursework before departure and upon return. Participants should be strong swimmers, comfortable in water 5-6+ ft, and have the ability to float for 2-3 hrs.
Travel component
- March 2 – 10, 2024
Eligibility
- All EMS students are eligible, regardless of campus. 12 students will be chosen to participate in the course and the course fee reflects $2,500 per student in funding from EMS towards the GREEN Program fees. The application process is competitive, and participants will be chosen based on their application materials and semester and academic standing.
Cost
Program fee after EMS grant is applied is $1,693 + airfare Note: there are additional University grants through Penn State Global, the SEN, and the GREEN Program to help cover costs.
Instructors
- Haley Sankey (haley@psu.edu)
- Karen Marosi (ket2@psu.edu)