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For more information contact: Institute for International Studies
Program Director
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OverviewBelize is a small nation on the eastern coast of Central America, on the Caribbean Sea bordered by Mexico to the northwest and Guatemala to the west and south. The only English-speaking country in Central America, Belize was a British colony for more than a century and was known as British Honduras until 1973. It became an independent national in 1981 and its population is multicultural, with an ethnic mix of Creole, Mestizo, Maya, Garfuna, Eastern Indian, Chinese, and European. Belize is an adventurer's paradise where Mayan temples tower above rainforest canopies while an incredibly colorful array of marine wildlife find protection in Belize's Great Barrier Reef. Corozal is the northernmost district of Belize, located approximately 20 miles south of the Mexican border. Corozal is a quiet, peaceful place located near the sea. Students will gain teaching experience by assisting a Belizean teacher in a classroom setting four days a week, allowing for ample free time to explore the cultural and natural wonders of Belize. Photos of Corozal, Belize: 
DatesSpring Teaching Experience: April 11 - May 7, 2009 Students will complete 12 weeks of student teaching in Kentucky and fulfill all MSU requirements, including the eligibility portfolio, before departure for Belize. Deadlines Spring Teaching Experience: September 26, 2008 All complete applications should be turned into the Study Abroad Office by the deadline date. A non-refundable application fee of $50 is due with the application. All program dates and deadlines are subject to change. AccommodationsStudents will be housed in shared apartments and will be free to prepare their own meals or purchase inexpensive meals in town. Students will have access to cooking facilities and a washing machine, though they may not be in each apartment. Most often students have private bedrooms, though the apartments may be co-ed. Where possible and preferred, single-sex apartments will be assigned. The housing is located on the edge of town, a 2-minute walk from the bay, an easy 5-minute walk to several groceries and restaurants and a 10-15-minute walk from an internet cafe and the vegetable and meat market. 
Costs for Spring 2009$1750
The program fee does NOT include:
Students who withdraw after the program deposit date will be responsible for payment of all program costs that are non-recoverable to Murray State University. This could include but is not limited to the following costs: full roundtrip airfare, excursions, airport transfers, and housing. Financial AidFederal financial aid applies to the cost of study abroad programs. Contact the MSU Financial Aid Office to determine elegibility. Scholarships are available specifically for study abroad with MSU and several funds are available for the International Teaching Experience program.
TravelAirline tickets will be reserved as a group. Students will travel to the study site with a faculty member. Upon arrival, all participants will be met by Marga Lopez, the On-Site Coordinator, who will transport the group to Corozal and will be available in Belize to offer assistance. Academic programEDU 423 International Teaching Experience Photos of Teaching Placement Activities in Belize: 
 Eligibility
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