Ball State University Biology Department 1999 Field Course to Belize, Central
America. Sixteen students and two profs studied tropical ecology for two weeks
in Belize during May, 1999. We spent one week in the rain forest at LaMilpa.
The second week was spent on South Water Caye
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"I set up out items (scavenger hunt) into a display which was enjoyed by all involved." - John. |
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"I had a great time and am honored to have been able to see things most kids never will." - Matt |
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"As I look back on the last two weeks, I honestly had the time of my life. I can't think of a better way to end my college career. I've learned so much beyond our course work. Traveling takes us out of our comfort zones and has a humbling effect, which we could all use sometimes." - Shelly T. |
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"I thought places like this were just for the movies. The island is beautiful". - Shelly T. |
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"(Snorkeling at) the back reef seemed like I was swimming thorough an aquarium in a chinese restaurant." - Tyla. |
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"When we got back to the dock, Mark had found a sea horse and a sea hare. They were both really neat." - Shelly P. |
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"It is quite interesting to see all the coros that can exist on these fish." - Korinne
"The rays are some of the most graceful creatures ever with the flapping of their pectoral fins." - Holly. |
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"(The night snorkel) was awesome, to be able to see the ocean completely dark. You could just see dark objects moving through the water and ou can spot them this way." - Korinne |
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