Description

Imagine your class schedule including nature and architectural tours, volunteering, academic studies, and breathtaking landscapes. It can happen when you choose your semester abroad in Belize! Experience life in Belize, witness its bio-diversity and geographical beauty; study its tourism and visit its ancient Mangyan sites and other attractions; enjoy a balance of classroom and field instruction; lend a helping hand in the local community.

ProWorld's semester abroad provides a unique blend of service projects, field research, academic courses homestay living, and cultural activities. You will participate in community-driven, hands-on development projects like management and maintenance of a local national park, researching, developing, and delivering environmental education curriculum, or tutoring students in reading, math, or the arts.

Programs are highly supported by an onsite staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the fields of study abroad and international development.

Your program includes: meaningful volunteer projects, academic classes, home stay family living, weekly adventures and 12 semester credits. Apply early to secure your position!

The Semester in Belize courses provide a balance of classroom and field instruction. Examples of field classes include:

* Explore the relationships of humans and the biologically rich ecosystem of the Central American tropics while visiting sites such as the Five Blues Lake
* Study tourism and society while visiting ancient Mayan sites and other attractions
* Field trip to Belize City to acquaint students with important historical sites and monuments in the old capital and tourist museum
* Visit the national archives for research on Belizean history

Courses and Credits
Galen University accredits the program and provides transcripts upon successful completion. Galen University has an agreement with the University of Indiana to ensure credits transfer to US schools. ProWorld offers the following curriculum:

* Marine Ecology - 3 credits
* Environmental Conservation and Development
* Belizean History
* Caribbean Literature
* Introduction to Sociology
* Intermediate Spanish

Prerequisites:
* Completion of one year of university studies
* Good academic standing at your home university
* A positive attitude and a will to help
* Semester Credits: 15
* Total class hours: 210
* Project hours: 56
* Average class hours per credit: 14
* Accreditation: Galen University
* Language of Instruction: English

Please meet with your study abroad advisor prior to the program to ensure credits transfer appropriately.