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July 12, 2017
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ESU honors students traveled to Belize
Two East Stroudsburg University (ESU) students participated in the annual Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education trip abroad, exclusively for honors students. Ashley Collins, a sophomore majoring in early childhood education, and Abigail Schauf, a junior majoring in psychology, joined students from 12 universities, including ESU, on the trip. This year, Mansfield University volunteered to host the annual trip. The destination was the small Central American country of Belize (population: est. 380,000). Due to its small size, not too many scholars pay attention to Belizean politics. Belize has had a competitive two-party, parliamentary system of government since it became independent from Great Britain in 1981. There was a wide array of majors represented on the trip, including nursing, computer science, accounting, graphic design, environmental science, English literature, finance, biology, journalism, social work, political science, sociology, psychology, environmental studies, international studies, education, Spanish and biochemistry. “By taking a broad perspective on development, globalization, the political process and social diversity of Belize, we seek to have our students experience an integrated approach to practical problems,” said political science professor Jeff Bosworth. “We hope that they move beyond narrow disciplines and draw upon their own interests and expertise as they confront real-world issues.” The course promotes field research, which includes interviews and direct observations, in support of four broad research questions related to globalization, economic development, politics and multiculturalism. Students met with politicians, business leaders, representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, University of Belize professors and non-governmental organization (NGO) rep-
resentatives — just to name a few. Globalization has increasingly put pressure on the country to make available its resources for investment, but as students began to find out, there are economic, social and environmental costs associated with globalization. Some students were afforded the opportunity to visit a local school and meet with school administrators. Political science professor Jonathan Rothermel emphasized the benefits of short-term, study-abroad programs. “These students gained a rich, intercultural experience because they took the time to learn about Belize’s history, institutions and its people,” he said. Homework assignments and readings every night throughout the trip were geared toward the next day’s adventure. This foundational knowledge equipped them to be better travelers and make positive impressions upon their hosts.
two east stroudsburg University students, ashley Collins, third row left, and abbey schauf, first row left, participated in the pennsylvania state system of higher education trip abroad exclusively for honors students.