[Plsugs] FW: Tropical Biology Spring/Summer/Fall program in Panama

[Tanya Quist]

Kalu Yala Independent Study Abroad and Entrepreneurial Internships is an
11-week skill-share and development trial-and-error laboratory for students
in a variety of fields. 

Kalu Yala is a sustainable community that will be built in the mountains
about 45 minutes outside Panama City, Panama. Kalu Yala is founded on the
core tenants of culture, new urbanism architecture, organic food, wellness,
recreation, education, preservation, and conservation of the natural
environment. Construction on the actual town has not yet begun, however,
currently 4 of our 8 programs are based on the property.

 

The student program allows students and young professionals to come to
Panama and gain cultural exposure, work experience, and knowledge while
creating a project that will ultimately help shape this sustainable
community. Our days are split 4-and-4: 4 hours of a traditional internship
model working on a Director-led project, followed by 4 hours of an
entrepreneurial model working on a project the student proposes and then
brings to fruition. Past student projects can be found on our website.

 

For the Biology Program, students will help develop non-traditional
solutions in order to best steward Kalu Yala's natural resources in order to
meet the unique needs of the community in a sustainable manner. Student
projects have included multi-site water testing, various in-depth flora and
fauna identification, tree identification, and multiple composting studies,
among others. As you may know, Panama is considered a hub of biodiversity.

 

As a whole, our programs take place in 3 venues: creating the town's
foundation in Kalu Yala; creating relationships in the neighboring town of
San Miguel; and working on business logistics in Panama City. 

 

All Programs

*	Agriculture and Animal Science based in Kalu Yala
*	Biology based in Kalu Yala
*	Business Development and Entrepreneurship based in Panama City
*	Community Outreach and Education based in San Miguel
*	Forestry based in Kalu Yala
*	Farm-to-Table Culinary based in Kalu Yala
*	Heath and Wellness based in San Miguel
*	Outdoor Recreation based in Kalu Yala

Benefits to Students

*	Ability to design and participate in a program catered to your own
personal interests and goals
*	Freedom to test your abilities by pursuing trial and error in a real
world environment, while being supported by professionals
*	Meet other passionate, like-minded, young people from a wide variety
of vocations and backgrounds in an international setting

2014 semester dates

*	Spring: January 13th- March 28th
*	Summer: May 19th- August 1st
*	Fall: September 1st- November 14th 

Since Summer 2010, we've had students from 44 states, 16 countries and 130
universities. This year we have been written about in several school
newspapers, including Clemson University, Arizona State University, Florida
State University, University of Richmond, and Winona State University. You
can find the links to these articles on our homepage.

I've attached our Spring Packet with specific program and application
information.

Lastly, I'd like to invite you to our annual Professor Appreciation Weekend
in Panama. Once you arrive in Panama, all accommodations, meals and ground
transportation will be provided. It will be March 13-17th, 2014. 

If you have any further questions please let me know.

Regards from Panama,

Kate

 

 

Kate Stewart

President, Kalu Yala Independent Study Abroad and Entrepreneurial
Internships

 <http://www.kaluyalastudyabroad.com/> Kalu Yala Independent Study Abroad
and Entrepreneurial Internships Website

 <http://www.kaluyala.com/wiky/> Kalu Yala Website and
<http://www.facebook.com/kaluyala> Facebook

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