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  Belize

Term: Summer 
Dates: Early Jul-Early Aug

Description: The Summer in Belize: Archaeology program is a unique opportunity to study archaeology in the heartland of Mayan civilization. Students study Mayan archaeology and anthropology and have the opportunity to visit several Mayan sites and perform some field work at an archaeological site.

This program is meant for the beginner archaeology or anthropology student who would like exposure to both the theory and practice of archaeology, as well as life in the Maya world.

Highlights: - An academic curriculum focused on archaeology
- A unique opportunity to study archaeology in the Mayan heartland
- Cultural immersion in a fascinatingly multicultural society
- Hands-on field-based experience relevant to your academic work
- The natural beauty and outdoor adventures of Belize
- Earn six credits toward your degree through fully-accredited coursework (Learn more)
- Courses are taught in English

Subject Areas: Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Conservation and Preservation, Culture, Development Studies, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, History, Humanities, Landscape Architecture, Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Public Admin, Public Policy, Govt, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Travel / Tourism and Urban & Regional Planning

Cost in US$: Please check our website for up-to-date program fees and costs

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants. .

Typical Living Arrangement: Other

Participants Travel to Belize in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time Is 1 week

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement: Global Learning Semesters operates transformative semester and summer study abroad programs for college students that blend accredited academic coursework with extensive co-curricular travel. Our mission is to prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence- anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded: 1981