Intern in Belize

  Belize

San Ignacio

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Internships begin the first Saturday of each month. There is a 2 week minimum duration required.

Description: Intern and gain real-world experience in San Ignacio, Belize. San Ignacio is an attractive market town set among tropical hills and home to a diverse population of Creole, Maya and Mestizo populations. As an intern, you will work abroad with a local community organization in the fields of the environment, the environment, and social/economic development. Your project is determined by community need and your skills and interests and working with a local Site Director, you will be a part of real, sustainable development.

Students live with local homestay families in San Ignacio. Programs also include cultural and adventure excursions including visits to Mayan ruins, hikes in the lush rain forests and local festivals.

Highlights:
- Gain International Experience
- Intern at any time throughout the year
- Trek through the Rain forest
- Immerse yourself in local culture at a community festival

Cost in US$: USD 1,895 for the first 2 weeks; USD 385/additional week

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 +

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Belize Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Written Application

International Education Programs's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000