International Service-Learning & Gap Year (9 Days)
Program Overview
This intensive 8-night/9-day International Service-Learning program combines academic advancement (1-2 credit-eligible) with impactful community service projects in Belize, in Central America.
Participants collaborate with local organizations on projects in areas like cultural preservation, education, health, social entrepreneurship, and more. The experience features guidance from a professor, st...
This intensive 8-night/9-day International Service-Learning program combines academic advancement (1-2 credit-eligible) with impactful community service projects in Belize, in Central America.
Participants collaborate with local organizations on projects in areas like cultural preservation, education, health, social entrepreneurship, and more. The experience features guidance from a professor, structured guest lectures, historical, cultural, and environmental immersive learning, and a reflection-based curriculum.
The core goal is to foster reciprocal learning and empower students to become responsible global citizens through community engagement. The program will help you develop key professional skills, including problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, and critical thinking.
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- Post High School
- During College
- Experiential Learning
- Volunteering
- American
- Canadian
Updated Nov 21, 2025
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Locations
- San Ignacio, Belize
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18-25
Duration
- Post High School
- During College
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The Service-Learning in Belize program offers students a structured intercultural learning co-curriculum (ILC). The ILC enhances understanding of students' interactions with their host community, assists them in exploring their own cultural identity and worldview, and offers re-entry work to help them articulate the program's value.
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