Experience Barbados: A Unique 2013 Study Abroad & Service-Learning Program

1. Barbados2013 Service-Learning Program Information Dr. Norma Gaines-Hanks Department of Human Development & Family Studies Co-Faculty Directors Dr. Francis Kwansa Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Barbados Study Abroad 2013

2. Join us for a Caribbean experience unlike any other • Travel Dates (tentative): • January 2, 2013 – January 31, 2013 • Travel Coordinators: • Joann Mirkarimi and Rick Sobers - FunBarbados, Inc., www.funbarbados.com Barbados Study Abroad 2013

3. Program Summary • Required Service-learning placements(tentative partners) • Ministry of Education or • Ministry of Health • Total required hours varies by course enrollment • Six credits • Required:HDFS/HRIM 367 – Culture in Context: Barbados • Plus ONE of the following • HDFS 334 – Experiential Education • HDFS 365 – Service-Learning (non-HS majors; limited enrollment) • HRIM 316 – Cross-Cultural Etiquette and Protocol Barbados Study Abroad 2013

4. Course Options • Course #1:HDFS/HRIM 367: Culture in Context – Barbados • Dr. Gaines-Hanks and Dr. Kwansa • Required for all students • CourseObjectives: To provide students with • Abasic knowledge of the social and historical factors/entities which impacted on and created Caribbean cultures. • A broader understanding of Barbados and its people beyond the typical “tourist” perspective • A better sense of personal and professional aspects of “Bajan” life Barbados Study Abroad 2013

5. Course Options • Course #2 – Option 1 • HDFS 334 Experiential Education (Human Services majors only)/HDFS 365Service-Learning (non HS majors; limited enrollment) • Dr. Gaines-Hanks • Course requirements • Approximately 45 hours of placement • Placement journal • Reflections • Seminar-format Barbados Study Abroad 2013

6. Course Options • Course #2 – Option 2 • HRIM 316 – Cross-Cultural Etiquette and Protocol • Dr. Kwansa • Course information • Approximately 30 hours of placement • Discussions and course activities related to local customs and culture • Students required to submit a term paper on a selected topic and a journal Barbados Study Abroad 2013

7. General Information • The eastern most island in the Caribbean Barbados Study Abroad 2013

8. General Information Geography: 166 square miles (430 square kilometres); approximately 75% is coastline Currency: $1.00 US = $1.98 BDS Barbados Study Abroad 2013

9. General Information • Population: Approximately 260,000 “Bajans”: • More than 70 per cent are direct descendents from the forced mass African migration of the late 1600s and 1700s-the slave trade • European (primarily British) • Also: Hindu (India), Arab (Lebanese and Syrian) and Jewish communities. Barbados Study Abroad 2013

10. General Information • Remainedunder British rule from its first settlement in 1627 to its Independence on November 30, 1966 The Emancipation Statue, also referred to as “Bussa,” a slave who helped inspire a revolt against slavery in Barbados in 1816. Slavery was abolished in Barbados in 1834. Barbados Study Abroad 2013

11. General Information • The chattel house • a unique feature of Barbados • one product of the cultural side of sugar • plantation workers needed houses that were easily assembled and taken down so they could move from plantation to plantation. Barbados Study Abroad 2013

12. Program Information- Location • Based on the southwest side of the island, in St. Michael’s parish • Easily accessible to Bridgetown Barbados Study Abroad 2013

13. What’s included in the Program Fee? • Housing: Paradise Villas • Located in Black Rock, St. Michael parish, on the West Coast; only 220 yards from one of the island's finest beaches. • Bedrooms are individually air conditioned. • Daily housekeeping service included. http://www.barbadosapartments.net/index.php Barbados Study Abroad 2013

14. Unitsoverlook beautiful tropical gardens. Watersports, banks, supermarkets, restaurants and shopping facilities are just minutes away. Housing Paradise Beach Barbados Study Abroad 2013

15. Program Fee: What else is included? • Program-related Transportation • Excursions/Program activities with meals • Arrival Dinner • Pre-Orientation Breakfast • Welcome Reception (with food) • Excursions (to be confirmed) • Group Dinner • Farewell Program and Closing Reception • Pre-Departure Breakfast Barbados Study Abroad 2013

16. Cultural Excursions- Historical Tour (Includes lunch) • Historical Bridgetown: Barbados’ capital and commercial center Synagogue: The only one in Barbados St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church Bridgetown Central Business District and Careenage Bethel Methodist Church Barbados Study Abroad 2013

17. Cultural Excursions - North and Eastern Island Excursion (includes lunch) • Outing includes buffet lunch at Sunbury Plantation; soft drinks and snacks served along the way Barbados Study Abroad 2013

18. Cultural Excursions- Art and Craft Tour (includes lunch) • Wood Carvings: • Medford Mahogany Works or • Williams Legacy – Sustainable Craftsmanship • Pottery: Earth Works Pottery and Batik Gallery Reginald Medford Barbados Study Abroad 2013

19. Cultural Excursions • Other sites to be confirmed Barbados Study Abroad 2013

20. Cultural Excursions Cultural Excursion: Oistins Friday Night Fish Fry Music and Culture Excursion: Sunday Jazz Brunch Naniki Restaurant www.lushlife.bb Barbados Study Abroad 2013

21. What’sNOT included in the program fee? • Daily Eating Options • Self cooking in apartments (mini-mart within walking distance of hotel; grocery store accessible by bus or taxi) • Local restaurants easily accessible via local transportation (e.g., public bus or taxi) • Holetown, St. James • Black Rock, St. Michael • St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church Barbados Study Abroad 2013

22. What’sNOT included in the program fee? • Getting around the island • Bus: • Blue: Government • Yellow: Private • White Mini-bus: Who Knows---NOT advised! • Taxi stand outside of hotel Barbados Study Abroad 2013

23. Non-Program Activities: Free time activities Duty-Free Shopping Limegrove Lifestyle Center, Holetown Broad Street, Bridgetown Beaches and Water Sports Barbados Study Abroad 2013

24. Next Steps…Is this the right program for you? • Are you… • …COMMITTED to the program’s primary focus: Service-Learning? • …FLEXIBLE and able to function relatively INDEPENDENTLY? • …in GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING • …a student with a CLEAN JUDICIAL RECORD? Barbados Study Abroad 2013

25. Next Steps…Apply on-line by September 14th • Pay $300 deposit within 72 hours of submitting your application or not later than Friday, September 14th, 2012 at: http://www.udel.edu/global/studyabroad/information/payments_and_refunds.html • Confirm course appropriateness for your academic program with your faculty/academic advisor Barbados Study Abroad 2013

26. Next Steps…to be considered for an interview • Attend information session • PRIOR TO September 14thyou must • Complete on-line application • Secure one on-line recommendation • Pay the $300 application deposit • Complete pre-interview questionnaire (once you confirm your continued interest) • Ensure your passport is good until August 2013 Barbados Study Abroad 2013

27. Finances • Program Fee: $3700 - $4000 (estimated; to be confirmed by early September) • Suggested Spending Money: $1200 US (minimum) • Scholarships • Global Citizenship Awards • Potential award: $1000 to $4000 • Factors: Applicant’s financial need; academic merit; quality of essay; faculty recommendation; activities/awards; number of college credits completed; and a comprehensive student conduct review. • Global Scholars Awards • Potential award: Up to $2,000 • Factors: Applicant's academic merit; quality of essay; faculty recommendation; activities/awards; and a comprehensive student conduct review. • Check IGS website for deadlines and more information: http://www.udel.edu/global/studyabroad/information/scholarships.html Barbados Study Abroad 2013

28. Finances • Loans • Students and parents should act now (not wait until September).  As soon as 2011 taxes are completed, you should contact the Office of Student Financial Services (http://www.udel.edu/finaid/) and complete or update your FAFSA.  • Once a current FAFSA is on-file, you can seek pre-qualification for 2012-13 loans.  Having the FAFSA completed this Spring simplifies things should you need to take a loan in the Fall. Barbados Study Abroad 2013

29. Finances • Refunds • Until final decisions are made, $300 deposits are fully refundable • Once accepted • only a partial refund is available, depending on what may have been spent on airfares or other program related expenses. • Any program withdrawals after acceptance has been confirmed are subject to deductions for any payments made Barbados Study Abroad 2013

30. Requirements for those accepted into the program • Attendance at Fall 2012 MANDATORY orientation sessions (to be announced) • Submit payments by posted deadlines • Monday, October 15, 2012: $1500 non-refundable deposit • Monday, November 5th, 2012: Final balance • Saturday, December 1st , 2012: Tuition/fees • Complete all IGS on-line orientations and information Barbados Study Abroad 2013

31. Questions? Barbados Study Abroad 2013

32. Maybewe will see you in 2013! Barbados Study Abroad 2013