ISIS AS Spring 2013

Globally Unique
Animal Science
Field Schools in Belize

Winter and Summer Sessions
2012 and 2013

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Institute for Sustainable
International Studies
I. S. I. S. Belize is an adventure

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Belize, Central America
• Belize is located on the northeastern coast of Central America and it is the only
country in the area where English is the official language. It is considered to be a both
Caribbean and Latin American.

• Belize has a diverse population, of Maya, Mestizo, Kriol, Garifuna, Mennonites,
Chinese, East Indian, Lebanese and ex-patriates from many countries.

• Belize’s abundance of terrestrial and marine species and its
diversity of ecosystems give it a key place within the globally
significant Mesoamerican Biological Corridor.

• The 240+ islands and the Barrier Reef off the coast also make
Belize a tropical wonderland.

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Belize’s Biodiversity
• 4000 species of flowering plants
– 250 species of orchids
– 700 species of trees
– 70 different forest types
• 540 species of birds
– Including 18 species of
hummingbirds
– Jabiru stork
• 163 Species of mammals
– Tapir
– Jaguar
– Whale shark

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National Bird – Keel-billed Toucan

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National Animal - Tapir
Also known as the “Mountain Cow”

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Reintroduction of Harpy Eagle
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Howler Monkey
Called Baboons in Belizean Creole

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Black howler monkey

Jaguars
• About 600 in country
 400 in Rio Bravo
 200 in Jaguar Reserve
 Not enough for breeding diversity

• Wildlife Corridor
• Role of Belize Zoo
• Unique markings

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Amphibians & Reptiles

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Why Study With ISIS?
The Institute for Sustainable International Studies, ISIS
Belize, specializes in creative, study abroad trips.

ISIS is dedicated to providing unique, experiential learning,
focusing on sustainability and conservation. where education

ISIS Intensive Field Schools
• Animal Science
 Large Animal Veterinary Practices in the Tropics
 Wildlife in Belize: Biology, Medicine and Conservation
• Marine Ecology
• Coral Reef Management and Conservation
• Internships

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Animal Science Faculty
Large Animal Veterinary Practices in the Tropics : Dr. Edwardo
Tesecum is a Registered Veterinary Surgeon, licensed to practice in Belize. Dr.
Edwardo, as his students know him, has been teaching this class since 2004.

He also works with BAHA, Belize Animal Health Authority, and has a private
veterinary practice in San Ignacio, Cayo. Dr. Tesecum work with farmers to develop
good animal management practices to assist them in making their businesses
successful and he also Provide medical care to livestock in Belize.

Wildlife Medicine, Biology and Conservation : Dr. med. vet.
Isabelle Paquet-Durand is a Wildlife Veterinarian, instructor, international
consultant and medical translator. She has been teaching the Wildlife course since
2005.

Dr. Isabelle is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and has a Doctorate in
Parasitology, Epidemiology, and Molecular Biology and has worked for 15 years in
Latin America. Dr. Isabelle is the recipient of the Heska 2012 “Ideas in Action”
award which allowed her to start her Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic.

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From the Airport to Field
Work

ISIS manages housing, transportation, orientation, class work and
helps plan weekend activities. Health and safety are a priority.

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Hands on Experience

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Stand Out In Interviews
“Just so you know, my interviewers at OSU were
completely fascinated by my Belize stories, so that's
something you can tell students that come in with hopes
of applying to vet school. They loved hearing about our
"third world" spay/neuter clinics using zip tie ligatures,
doing surgery completely under the use of injectables (no
gas), and no autoclaves. My interview went so well, they
called me less than a week later to tell me I was
accepted! Naturally, they asked me other things, but
Belize was the first subject that came up so it was
definitely a major stepping stone to get into vet school.”

C. V. A.
Summer Session, 2011, 4 weeks

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Weekend Plans?
 Tour Maya archaeological sites
 Horseback riding through the jungle
 Spay/neuter clinic
 Visiting several tropical islands
 Zip-lining in the forest canopy

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Dates and Costs
• Winter, December 26 – January 6, 2013
10 days of course work, 3 credits each
$2,995 includes course, resort housing (double occupancy) with breakfast,
transportation to and from the airport, classes and excursions.
Application deadline is October 15th.

• Summer, June and July 2013
4 sections of two weeks courses, 3 credits each
$4,225 for two courses in four weeks or $2,675 for a two week course. The fees
include resort housing (double occupancy), transportation to and from the
airport, classes and field excursions. It also includes breakfast on weekdays.
Application deadline is March 15, 2013.

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How to Apply for
an ISIS Field School
To apply for Winter 2012 or Summer 2013 sessions:

• Download applications forms from the ISIS website,
www.isisbelize.com.

• Email completed documents to Cynthia Reece
creece@isisbelize.com.

• Pay a $30 application fee via PayPal or mail a check.

• ISIS has a rolling admittance process so you’ll know within
a few weeks if you are accepted.

• Email Cynthia at creece@isisbelize.com with questions.
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Questions?

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