Environmental Studies Internships in Belize

I absolutely loved my placement in San Ignacio, Belize. Me and my friend worked on an eco park farm for the veterinary internship, and lived with the family that owns it. They were so welcoming and generous with all they had. I felt like a part of the family. They love their animals and have huge hearts for what they do, it’s very obvious! I was extremely happy with my experience, I give the family a 10/10 for everything. Overall amazing experience!

Nancy and Jaime were wonderful hosts and encouraged me to explore Belize while also being focused on the animals. The meals that we got on weekdays were always very good and filling. Being taken around San Ignacio on the morning of my second day helped me to learn more about the area and feel more comfortable and better adjust. I immediately felt welcomed by the whole family and the other interns, and I could not have asked for a better experience!

I especially enjoyed how hands-on this experience was. Working daily with the animals helped me to get even more comfortable in the field of animal healthcare, and expand my knowledge through working with a variety of different animals.

The Intern Abroad HQ Team were always checking in with me and making sure everything went well. The host family that I stayed with always made sure I had food and was comfortable. I loved everything about it

I really enjoyed this internship both in the ways that I was able to make an impact on the farm, as well as broaden my experiences in another country. I had a lot of creative freedom in my project and was able to use my skills to make a lot of progress in the setup of their garden. Additionally, I learned a ton about methods of conducting field work that will likely support my future career. I also loved being in a new place and traveling to all of the beautiful sites in Belize. I feel much more confident going into possibly uncomfortable situations and trust my ability to be independent and have a good time without being too anxious or stressed.

I really enjoyed my time with the Belize online program. The instructors were great and the Raptor Rehabilitation center was so amazing. Dr. Amy took the time out of her day to present us with cases and the people who run the center gave me broader view on outreach, community, and involvement. Even though I wasn't able to be there in person they made us feel like we were there by taking us to the market and around the center. I was able to create a training program for my own Raptor which was a great training exercise for enrichment. I highly recommend. I'm hoping that one day I'll be able to go in person.

The Belize raptor center internship taught me so much as an online program. The staff was very welcoming and kind and I learned and observed so much through this program. I learned about all raptors in the center including gunshot injuries, psychological issues, imprints, diet preparation, etc. Furthermore, I watched physical therapy, beak dremeling, and flight training on owls, hawk eagles, falcons, kites, vultures!