Semester in Belize: Anthropology & Archaeology

  Belize

Belmopan,  Punta Gorda,  Rural Areas,  San Ignacio

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Mid Jan-Early May (Spring), Early Sep-Mid Dec (Fall)

Description: The Semester in Belize: Anthropology & Archeology program is an opportunity to study various distinctive cultures in a country that is an ideal learning laboratory for contemporary and historical culture studies.

The objective is to develop, through coursework and field activities, an understanding of the challenges faced by a relatively small developing country as it grows into an outstanding example of a very diverse and multicultural society, respecting distinctive cultures and preserving cultural heritage.

Highlights: * An academic curriculum focused on anthropology and archeology
* Hands-on field-based experience relevant to your academic work
* Cultural immersion in a fascinatingly multicultural society
* Earn 12-15 credits toward your degree through fully-accredited coursework
* Courses taught in English, the language of instruction at Galen University and the official language of Belize
* Taking courses alongside Belizean students adds to your local perspective and creates lasting friendships
* Study abroad in a unique and distinctive location
* Free time during the semester to allow for independent travel
* Explore a society with distinctive cultural diversity and interactions between the Creole (Kriol), Mestizo, Garifuna, Maya, Amerindian, Chinese, Mennonite, and North American populations

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please check our website for up-to-date program fee

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Belize Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

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

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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