The "Paradise Found—Sustainable Planning and Design" program fees cover shared lodging, meals, transportation, and field trips, while additional personal expenses like airfare, entertainment, and medical emergencies are not included, with financial aid potentially available for eligible students.

The study abroad program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel, provides visa guidance (none required for U.S. citizens), and offers insurance and additional resources for international and LGBTQIA+ travelers.

After arriving in Belize from June 18-21, you'll stay at Jaguar Reef resort for orientation, followed by dormitory accommodations at IZE Blue Creek and South Water Caye, where meals and various outdoor activities, including snorkeling and cave hikes, are included.

Dr. Jeff Loux has 40 years of diverse professional and academic experience in environmental planning and sustainable design practices.

Paradise Found—Sustainable Planning and Design

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On this Summer Abroad program, you can: 

Develop sustainable planning/design strategies for visitor-serving development in Belize.

The "Climate Resilience in Thailand" program at UC Davis involves accommodations at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, where students will live in a nearby residence, and enjoy affordable meal options at local eateries, with organized excursions to cultural and ecological sites including Ayutthaya and Khao Yai National Park, all while adhering to specific risk advisories for studying abroad.

The "Climate Resilience in Thailand" program at UC Davis offers financial aid options for eligible students and outlines its program fees, which are subject to change and exclude airfare and additional personal expenses. Estimated costs for UC and non-UC students include a non-refundable summer abroad fee, course fees, and accommodation charges, with specific items covered such as lodging, meals, transportation, entrance fees, and GeoBlue health insurance. Students are also advised on expenses not covered, including personal travel and medical costs.

The "Climate Resilience in Thailand" program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires participants to arrange their own travel and obtain necessary visas, provides airport transfers and local transportation for activities, offers GeoBlue Global Health Insurance, and supports LGBTQIA+ travelers with relevant resources.

Claire Napawan is an Associate Professor and Director of the Landscape Architecture + Environmental Design Program, housed within the Department of Human Ecology. She is also an architect, landscape architect, urban designer and academic who has designed and studied urban environments for over 15 years.