Business Professor Speaks to Stem Students from U.S. Visiting Belize

Dr. Albert Williams, chair and associate professor of the finance and economics department of the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship (HCBE), took the opportunity to speak to two groups of high school students from the U.S. while visiting his home country of Belize.

These students were Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students and wanted to experience the application of STEM and the lifestyle and culture of Belize. One group came from Clear Creek Amana High School in Tiffin, Iowa and the other came from Beaver Area High School in Beaver, Pennsylvania.

He met them at the Sea Front Inn, a hotel where he was staying in Punta Gorda. Dr. Williams discussed the standard of living in Belize compared to the U.S. He discussed the gross domestic product per capita difference: $4,000 versus $65,000. He also discussed the pros and cons of living in both countries.

He mentioned to them that people in Belize also want the amenities that we have in the U.S., including a stove, refrigerator, microwave, pickup truck, and vacation. He also spoke about the HCBE and Nova Southeastern University, to which several in attendance got on their phones and researched NSU at the presentation. A few were going to look more closely at our programs, which helped bring attention to what NSU offers.