Semester in Belize: Environmental Studies

Program Description and Highlights Program Itinerary Why Should I Join This Program? Host Institution Curriculum and Faculty Student Housing Admission Requirements Program Fees and Dates Host Country & City

Program Itinerary

The itinerary on this program includes in-class and co-curricular trips to several locations in Belize. Our exact program itinerary will change from semester to semester based on weather, course teaching objectives and special events.

Potential Travel Locations
Hopkins Village, Belize Zoo, Punta Gorda, Belmopan, Mountain Pine Ridge, ancient Mayan sites of Xunantunich and Cahal Pech, Belize Botanical Gardens, Community Baboon Sanctuary.

Days in Host Country: 113 (Spring), 106 (Fall)
Days of In-Country Travel: 4-5


Excursion 1: Belize Zoo or Southwater Caye
Duration: 2-3 days

Excursion 2: Barton Creek or Community Baboon Sanctuary
Duration: 1 day

Excursion 3: Mountain Pine Ridge or Belize Botanical Gardens
Duration: 1 day

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change

Spring 2009 Itinerary

To download a detailed Program Itinerary please click on the link below:

Belize-Based Programs - Spring 2009 Program Itinerary

The calendar below is a tentative schedule and may change slightly:

Students Arrive	Thursday, January 8
Orientation	Friday, January 9 - Saturday, January 10
Classes Begin	Monday, January 12
Overnight Trip	Saturday, January 24 - Sunday, January 25
Day Trip	Saturday, February 7
Day Trip	Saturday, February 21
Holiday	Monday, March 9
Easter Break	Friday, April 10 - Monday, April 13
Exam Week	Monday, April 27 - Saturday, May 2
Students Depart	Sunday, May 3

  

Opportunities For Independent Travel and Activities

During the course of the semester, you also have free weekends that you can use for independent travel. Below are some options that are easily accessible from Galen University.

PLEASE NOTE: You are responsible for evaluating the safety and appropriateness of any independent travel    

Within a few miles of Galen University you can:

• Visit the Mayan ruins of Xuantunich, Cahal Pech, Baking Pot and El Pilar
  
• Birdwatch
  
• Go tubing or canoeing on the Macal River
  
• Learn about Mayan herbs and medicines at local medicinal trails
  
• Visit an iguana sanctuary and breeding grounds
  
• See dozens of types of butterflies at Tropical Wings butterfly house, or Chaa Creek Blue Morpho Butterfly Breeding Centre
  

  

Within an hour or two from the University you can:

• Hike trails in the Mountain Pine Ridge and other National Forests and Reserves
• Visit the Belize Zoo, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the Community Baboon Sanctuary or the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
• Interact with Belizeans from diverse ethnic and language heritage, including Maya, Garifuna, Creole, Mestizo, German (Mennonite), among others
• Explore ancient Maya temples and ruins
• Trek through tropical forests
• Swim along the barrier reef
• Photograph amazing scenery, flora and fauna