Description

The Center for Global Education's Ridges to Reefs study abroad program in Belize is action-packed. Students can expect to engage in hands-on learning everyday. During our time on the cayes students will learn about the three complex ecosystems that support Belize's pristine coral reef systems - sea grass beds, mangroves, and coral reefs themselves. Students will learn also learn about coral reef fish identification, behavior, and biology. Belize is also one of the most naturally and culturally diverse countries in Central America. The richness of the Garifuna, Creole, and Mayan cultures, the welcoming community, the never-ending diversity found within the rainforest, and the easily accessible remote cayes and brilliant reefs make Belize an irresistible country in which to earn science credit!

Highlights

Snorkel the Mesoamercian Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world; go sea kayaking and snorkeling around the offshore cayes; be welcomed into the home of a Mayan family, where you will learn the secrets of traditional Garifuna cooking; explore a sacred Mayan sacrificial site named Actun Tunichil Muknal, and provide service to the local community by volunteering at the Belize zoo. Bottlenose dolphin, manatee, and sea turtle sightings are always a possibility!

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

3600

Program Fees Include:

This cost includes 3 credits of tuition, all accommodations and lodging, most meals, and much more. Contact the Center for Global Education for details.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Written Application

George Mason University's Mission Statement

The Center for Global Education (CGE) is George Mason University's study-abroad office and provides a wide range of international study, research, service, and leadership opportunities to George Mason students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public. Offering over 60 programs in over 30 countries around the world, each year CGE sends more students abroad than any other department at Mason.

Year Founded

1995