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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Marcella Ecke <Marcella.Ecke@etamu.edu>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:06 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Dashaela Dennis <Dashaela.Dennis@etamu.edu>; Leanne Farquhar <Leanne.Farquhar@etamu.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Please send to Listserv<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">This is your last chance to join our Winter Mini Study Abroad program, Social Work in Belize! We have room for 2 more
students (no more than 4 total), and spots go to the first students who pay their deposit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Here's what you'll experience:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">- Hands-on social work experience in Belizean communities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">- The Great Blue Hole, one of the world's most famous natural wonders<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">- San Pedro on Ambergris Caye<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">- Half Moon Caye, a stunning protected island<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">- Snorkeling on the Belize Barrier Reef<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">- A visit to an ancient Mayan ruin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The trip is estimated at $2,500. The Winter Mini course is tuition-free, so you'll only be responsible for travel-related
expenses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">SCHOLARSHIP: DUE TOMORROW, OCTOBER 1</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">A scholarship is available that can significantly reduce your cost. Applications for Winter Mini are due by October 1,
2026, so please apply today:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/OIP_Study_Abroad_Scholarship_2027">https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/OIP_Study_Abroad_Scholarship_2027</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">SECURE YOUR SPOT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Pay the $500 deposit here to guarantee your place:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Don't miss this opportunity to gain real-world social work experience while exploring one of the most beautiful places
in Central America. We'd love to have you with us!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">If interested, please email Dr. Ecke at
<a href="mailto:Marcella.Ecke@etamu.edu">Marcella.Ecke@etamu.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="fullname-container"><span class="firstname-container"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#00386C">Marcella Ecke</span></b></span><span class="degree-container"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#00386C">, PhD</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#00386C"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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