Belize: Service and Culture
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Program Description
Explore the complexity of Belize with its rich history rooted in Native American, Maya, African, and Spanish peoples. This is a beautiful nation with a vibrant culture and a friendly outlook. Live in a rural village and experience the breathtaking coral reefs and marine life on the shores of Belize. You will even have the opportunity to go on canoeing adventures.
“It takes one minute to meet someone, a day to know them, a week to love them, but a lifetime to forget them.”
-Christian Bustos, Summer 2011
“I know I personally grew extremely close to my host family during the stay and living the way they did changed my views on many things. I believe I have become a wiser, stronger, more independent person from this program.”
-Sija Los, Summer 2014
“It takes one minute to meet someone, a day to know them, a week to love them, but a lifetime to forget them.”
-Christian Bustos, Summer 2011
“I know I personally grew extremely close to my host family during the stay and living the way they did changed my views on many things. I believe I have become a wiser, stronger, more independent person from this program.”
-Sija Los, Summer 2014
Highlights
Be a part of the history of the Mayan cultureHelp improve the community by building a school cafeteria, a public library, and a basketball court
Improve your Spanish language abilities in your homestay with a local family
Snorkel and engage in exciting water activities with the second largest barrier reef in the world
What`s Included
Dates: Jul 1 – Jul 21 (3 week program, includes Homestay); Jul 21 – Aug 5 (2 week program, includes Group community stay)Starting/Ending Point: Belize City, Belize
Program Fee: $4,575 (3 week) $3,575 (2 week). Travel expenses to and from Belize City are not included in the program fee. Global Routes arranges group travel. Round trip airfare from New York to Belize City will be approximately $TBA. Students are also encouraged to raise monies to help fund their service projects.
Group Size: maximum 18 students; 2 U.S. leaders; 2 Belizean staff
Service Component:
2 week program: approx. 30-40 hours
3 week program: approx. 40-60 hours
Language Requirement: None. English is the official language of the country. In certain parts of the country, including in many host communities where we have traveled in the past, Spanish is the first language, so some Spanish exposure is likely.
Accommodations: Hotels, Youth Hostels, Homestay
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Program Locations
Belize City, Belize
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Program Details
Provider:
Global Routes
Location
- Belize: Belize City
Language:
Spanish
School type:
Adventure Travel, Community Service / Volunteerism, Cultural Exploration, High School Study Abroad
Duration:
2-4 weeks
Participants:
American, Worldwide
Cost:
$4,575 (3 week program) $3,575 ( 2 week program)
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