As an undergraduate student currently studying Medicine and Psychology, I am trying to write a proposal for a research project in Belize. The project would be concentrated in the area of the Rio Bravo Conservation District and the New River Lagoon. The people of intrest would be in San Carlos.

 

The problem I have collided with is determining a project alltogether. For it seems as though every idea I have is too broad and cannot be accomplished within the limitations. Time limitation is 10 days on ground. The people are readily accessable and language is no issue. I have no previous experience with the San Carlos people and my dilemma lies in designing a project to better their way of living.

 

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!!!

Trekforce from the UK recently added a building to their school and I'm sure they could use educational materials. It might be interesting to find out whether the residents intend to remain to expand the village, work at the Mayan ruins at Lamamai or move to some of Belize's bigger towns.

 

I read where they also watch communal television at night via generator. It could be interesting to study what such a small village likes to watch on TV and whether they might supplement their educational approach with a DVD player and some really good discs.