ABOUT THE INSTITUTE Staff Institute Evaluation Application Contact Links Acknowledgments Articles from Asia   BELIZE & CENTRAL AMERICA PROGRAM Introduction Program Overview Requirements Itinerary Institute Evaluation Belize Frequently Asked Questions Program Fees Application   ASIA PROGRAM Introduction India Overview Thailand Overview Requirements Itinerary Asia Frequently Asked Questions Program Fees Application   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION American Consular: Asia Belize British Consular: Asia - India Nepal Thailand Central America - Belize Guatemala	BELIZE APPLICATION Our application process is competitive. We are working to protect culturally and environmentally sensitive areas. This requires special people. Please be thorough in your response. Application deadline by June 15th. Should there be places available beyond the application date, applications will be processed on a rolling admissions process. Interested students should contact us to inquire about openings. Applications are currently being accepted for future trips. If you have questions please contact: admin@villagestudies.org. Please provide the following information: Enter the date: -- mm/dd/yy Name Social Security Number Address: Street/PO Box Address (cont.) City State/Province Zip/Postal code Country Home Phone FAX E-mail **required Birthdate Age Sex Male Female Citizenship Passport# Issue Date Expires Place of Issue   Parent & Emergency Information Mother (Mrs., Ms., Dr.) Address the same as student's permanent address? Yes No If different: Phone Day: Phone Evening: Mother Occupation: Employer: Father (Mr., Dr.) Address the same as student's permanent address? Yes No If different: Phone Day: Phone Evening: Father Occupation: Employer:   Program Registration Session Applying For:   Education & Work History Current or last school attended: Highest Level Completed Major or area of concentration: Are you enrolled now? 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