Study Abroad with Galen University

  Belize

San Ignacio

Term: Fall 
Dates: August 28 to December 13, 2009

Description: Feel you need to get in touch with nature? Interested in sustainable development? Want to have first hand experience when learning about a new culture? Then this semester abroad program in Belize is for you! Build an exciting course load from courses as Introduction to Sustainable Development, Social Issues in a Developing Country, Plants and Society: Introduction to Botany, or Adventure and Eco-tourism. Study at our lush tropical campus for a semester, a year or a full-degree program. Our exciting learning environment will challenge and support you to do your best and ensure you always excel, in learning and life.

Highlights:
- Lush tropical campus
- Mayan ruins and cities
- Jungle: canoeing, hiking, bird watching
- 90 minutes from the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world
- Bilingual community: Opportunity to practice Spanish
- International faculty and student body
- Internet access
- Students are housed in a family run resort, double occupancy

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 8,950.00

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Belize Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10 - 15

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Galen University's Mission Statement: The mission of Galen University is to provide excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to prepare students to achieve their dreams and goals. Galen University is committed to providing an exciting and stimulating learning environment, innovative and supportive teaching, scholarship, and active service to the community with a unique focus on 'sustainable development' throughout our courses, programs, and service.

Year Founded: 2002