Multicultural exploration of Garifuna and Maya traditions, culinary techniques, sustainable practices, socioeconomic resilience and leisure activities including drumming lessons

Conducted a 20-minute interview with street artisan Hancel Panti, detailing the cultural significance of his handcrafted stone carvings and providing for his family under difficult circumstances and uncertainty

Captured the beauty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and ancient archaeological sites in Cayo including Cahal Pech and Xunantunich through multimedia coverage

Snorkeled along the Belize Barrier Reef at IZE Belize on the South Water Caye Marine Reserve to learn the impact of coral bleaching and global warming on marine resources (including mangroves) and self-sufficient communities 

Completed daily journal entries that detailed observations about cultural values, Maya cosmovision and interpersonal communication differences while speaking to locals at the San Ignacio farmer's market

Analyzed primary and secondary sources to determine the historical significance of El Tajín and the Pyramid of the Niches from cultural and economic standpoints

Critically evaluated the Mexican tourism industry, the annual festival Cumbre Tajín and the exploitation of native Totonacs to create a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site

Reviewed statistics and discussed indicators of climate change including drought frequency, coastal erosion, wildfires and coral bleaching

Offered climate change mitigation strategies and raised awareness about several cleanup organizations