An Exploration of Cultural Diversity: Belize Summer Abroad

An Exploration of Cultural Diversity: Belize Summer Hybrid Intensive

What can you discover about culture, identity, and migration by experiencing them firsthand?
Toucan Education Programs' An Exploration of Cultural Diversity hybrid summer intensive invites students to explore these questions in Belize, one of Central America's most culturally diverse societies.

Start with a four-day asynchronous virtual learning module designed to prepare you for your in-country experience. Then travel to Belize for 13 nights of immersive cultural learning.
Earn 3 transferable U.S. college credits through Shenandoah University while exploring themes of cultural heritage, diaspora, migration, identity, and preservation.

Connect with members of Belize's diverse communities, including Maya, Garinagu, Kriol, Mestizo, Mennonite, Chinese, Middle Eastern, and refugee populations.

Through cultural workshops, interviews, service-learning, and guided field experiences, you'll gain meaningful perspectives on local traditions, histories, and contemporary life.

Travel from western Belize to the coast, visit historic Xunantunich Archeological Reserve and other cultural heritage sites, and experience the natural beauty of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Along the way, discover how Belize's history, multicultural identity, and diverse communities shape everyday life.

Build practical skills in intercultural communication, qualitative research, teamwork, leadership, and digital storytelling. You'll also develop a final project that can become a valuable addition to your academic or professional portfolio.

Whether you're studying anthropology, sociology, international studies, history, education, or another discipline, this experience offers a meaningful opportunity to expand your global perspective, learn across cultures, and take your education beyond the classroom.