Honduras Spring Break
The Honduras program is offering a spring break service-learning trip in March 2009. This program offers one credit through either the InterCultural Studies or Justice Education programs at Saint Mary's College.
In partnership with the Heifer Project, this class explores issues related to poverty, development, gender concerns and human rights. The course of study includes one week devoted to a cultural, political and historical orientation to Honduras, based in Tegucigalpa, the capital city; a second week where students live in villages that are in partnership with the Heifer Project, including service-learning with development projects in those villages; and a third week with more service-learning in an orphanage and time in Copan, site of Mayan ruins in Honduras.
The course includes reflection and discussion while in-country, as well as preparatory readings and post-trip debriefings. For more information check the Honduras Brochure. (pdf)
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Honduras Spring Break Program 2009
How much does it Cost? The program fee is $1700 which covers transportation, Academic credit, food and lodging
Are there any additional costs? $100-$150 for souvenirs, and gifts.
What other materials are required? One letter of reference to Marc Belanger, Program Coordinator, Department of Political Science.
When is the deadline to apply? November 7, 2008
When will I know if I am accepted? November 21, 2008
To Guarantee your Participation: A $300 deposit is due by December 8, 2008. You will be billed for the remainder next semester.
Will I receive Academic Credit? You will receive one credit either through the InterCultural Studies or Justice Education Programs at Saint Mary’s College.
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For more information, contact:
Marc Belanger, Associate Professor, Political Science
Faculty Coordinator, Honduras Summer Study Program
(574) 284-4470
belanger [at] saintmarys [dot] edu (belanger [at] saintmarys [dot] edu )