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  Belize

Term: Fall, Spring 

Description: ProBelize and Galen University share in a vision of empowering university students to make valuable contributions in Belize through the study abroad volunteer program. The program offers students a rewarding study abroad experience while contributing to the community through various development projects throughout the country. Professors offer authentic and insightful perspectives into Belizean environment, history and culture. Professors are Belizean, English speaking, and highly qualified with the common goal of deepening students' insight and understanding of Belize. Community development projects, fieldwork, homestays and adventure activities complement University classes to create an integrated program experience

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. ProBelize 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.

Highlights: The projects are an integral part of what makes ProBelize study abroad so different from other semester programs. Students engage in group community development projects throughout the semester.

Projects are chosen by site directors based on community need and executed in a manner consistent with community empowerment and ownership. Past ProBelize projects include:

* Reforestation, irrigation, and trail maintenance in the Elijo Panti National Park
* Construction of a community park in Hopkins Village
* Construction of a new radiological center in collaboration with the local hospital
* Renovation of public libraries in Cayo and Hopkins village

Subject Areas: Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, History, Literature, Marine Biology, Marine Science, Sociology and Spanish

Cost in US$: Semester cost: USD 8,950 / GBP 5095 / EUR 7250

Cost Includes: The Program Includes: - Intensive group orientation - 15 Academic Credits, Tuition Fees, Books, & Transcripts from Galen - Airport pick up and drop off at program site - All onsite program related transportation - Full room and board with a local family - Spanish and academic courses - Group and individual development projects with funding and staff support - Visits to archeological sites, weekend adventures, and cultural activities - Daily staff and professor support

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. .

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is 7-14 days

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ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement: The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Latin America. All programs are based on hands-on community-driven development projects. We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.

Year Founded: 1998