What is a
Practicum?
Pictures from past Practicum:
Brazil
2007
Costa Rica 2006
Portugal 2005
Earn 3 credits in Panama next winter
Panama -
January 2 - 21, 2008*
Opened in 1917, after 30 years of work, the
Panama Canal is considered one of the world’s
largest engineering wonders. While staying in
Panama City, we will cross the canal by ship,
before the widening of the canal starts to
accommodate larger container ships. In this
field trip we will learn about Panama’s fashion,
textile, music, culture, and eco-tourism
industries. We will also visit apparel and
jewelry factories, shopping centers, and popular
sites. Trip fee is $2,950 plus 3 credits
tuition. Fee includes: Airfare, Double Room,
Daily Continental Breakfast, and Sightseeing
Tours.
DEADLINES
Feb– Sept. 5, 2007: Meet with academic
advisor, Prof. Patrick Yanez, rm. B-429, to
discuss your research project proposal for this
international field trip.
Sept. 6, 2007: Applications and $60
application fee due
Sept. 14, 2007: Payment of $1,000 due
Oct. 15, 2007: Balance of $1,950 due
Nov. 15, 2007: Tuition fee due
(three-credits)
Download:
Flyer (PDF)
Pre-Application (Word)
Checklist (PDF)
Consulate of Panama in New York City
1212 Ave. Of The Americas, 6th Fl.,
New York, NY 10036.
(212) 840-2450, FAX (212) 840-2469
No website available
Useful Websites:
FIT's
Office of International Programs:
http://www3.fitnyc.edu/internationalprograms/WinterAbroadCourses.htm
Panama's
Tourist Office:
http://www.visitpanama.com/eng/index.php
CIA World
Fact Book: Panama
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pm.html
U.S. Department of State's Notes on Panama:
http://www.infoplease.com/country/profiles/panama.html
InfoPlease.com
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107870.html
Embassy of Panama in Washington D.C.
http://www.embassyofpanama.org/cms/index2.php
Panama Canal
Authority:
http://www.pancanal.com/
Wikipedia:
Panama Canal:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal
Panama Canal
Museum:
http://www.canalmuseum.com/
Panama Canal
Expansion Project:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal_expansion_proposal
Panama Canal
History:
http://www.breezes.com/world-history-the-panama-canal.php
New
Thanks to Sarah, a
student in
Ms. Kristen McNeill's history class, for
finding and contributing this site.
BBC News:
Panama Plans Huge Canal Expansion:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4941126.stm
Bocas Breeze
News and info about living, doing business, and
visiting Bocas del Toro Panama.
Panama Guide
Comprehensive news and information portal.
Panama News
Leading English language Panama newspaper.
Panama Post
Panama news from international sources.
The
Isthmian
New English language daily newspaper in Panama.
Flights
REVISED!!
Check this
site for latest flight updates from Delta
Airlines:
|
DATE |
FLIGHT |
FROM |
TO |
DEPART |
ARRIVE |
|
JAN. 2, 08 |
DL 343U |
JFK/NY |
Panama City |
8:35am |
2:00pm |
|
JAN 21, 08 |
DL 342U |
Panama City |
JFK/NY |
2:55pm |
8:07pm |
Hotel
Country Inn By Carlson
Avenida Miguel Brostella 231/2b N.
Panama City, Panama 8001
Phone: 011 - 507 - 236 - 6444
Fax: 011 - 507 -
236 - 9320
Participants and Research Topics
|
|
Fname |
Lname |
Major |
Research Topic (as of Nov. 28) |
|
1 |
Weijear "Josephine" |
Chiang |
ITM |
Analyzing the waterway's financial
impact on Panama & US |
|
2 |
Angellina |
Correa |
ITM |
Endangered Animals in Panama and the
Forest |
|
3 |
Megan |
Ferrer |
ITM |
|
|
4 |
Megan |
Henderson |
ITM |
Role of Colon Free Trade Zone in
Panama's Globalization |
|
5 |
Amanda "Mandy" |
Joseph |
ITM |
Impact of canal widening // Differences
in Law & Marketing |
|
6 |
Catalina |
Maldonado |
ITM |
Panama's Fashion |
|
7 |
Mary E. |
Micalef |
ITM |
Distribution of International Trade |
|
8 |
Lynn |
Ozmerin |
ITM |
Panama Canal, History, People |
|
9 |
Emily |
Paine |
TDM |
Mola Clothes/Kuna Indians and/or native
costumes |
|
10 |
Fines |
Scott |
ITM |
Impact of Canal's Expansion: Local and
on the US |
|
11 |
Yulieth |
Sosa |
ITM |
Documentary on Panama's Culture |
|
12 |
Marta |
Spegman |
ITM |
Panama's Eco-Tourism |
|
13 |
Alba |
Tirado |
ITM |
Panama's Culture |
|
14 |
Christina |
Weber |
ITM |
Panama Canal |
|
