Belize Customized Study Abroad Programs

  Belize

Belize City,  Belmopan

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Dates: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Description: The University of Belize is a private institution with central campuses in Belize City and the capital city of Belmopan. Panrimo students are given course options at both locations, ranging from nursing and health science, to environmental studies, marine biology, and Spanish and Mayan culture studies.

Situated not far from the downtown area of either city, both campuses house a bookstore, gymnasium, cafeterias and student unions, Internet cafes, and a library. There are also established student sports teams for all to join.

With 300 faculty members and under 3,000 students, Panrimo guarantees small class sizes with international students. And the newly designed and built campus buildings at Belmopan offer state-of-the-art facilities unmatched in Central America.

University Fast Facts:
* 34 diverse programs and a student population of nearly 2,700
* 300 Experienced faculty and staff
* International Linkages with 45 foreign institutions
* Multi-campus institution with six campuses and a marine field station
* 260 Acre Central Farm Campus
* A campus in Punta Gorda with planning for a marine field station in Toledo
* A state-of-the-art Information Technology Building in Belmopan
* Many field-based courses available at campuses and field stations around the country

Intern in Belize City or Belmopan
The core difference of internships in Belize is the significant government relations opportunities in the capital city of Belmopan. There's no photocopying or coffee lackeys here. In Belize, students have a voice when it comes to improving tourism, communication with other countries, central banking issues, and political reform, to name a few. Belize City gives students a chance to get their feet wet (literally at times) in wildlife, health care, and education. Help analyze the the habitats of the famous Howler monkeys, or teach Belizean children math, science, and practical computer skills in a classroom. Contact Panrimo with your desired internship ideas and Panrimo will make it happen!

Volunteer in Belize City or Belmopan
Both cities offer differing advantages regarding volunteering. Whereas Belize City rests on the coastline and marine and service learning activities related to the Belize Barrier Reef can be found, Belmopan's tropical jungle houses great avian and wildlife activities. Sustainability efforts of the coral islands and mangrove forests are offered to Panrimo students in partnership with established local organizations of Belize. Contact Panrimo with your desired volunteer ideas and Panrimo will make it happen!

Highlights: This is the Panrimo Difference. We offer customized and affordable programs catering to your needs. You automatically receive the essentials, then add on the extras.

Below is our base package price. Go to our website to see what comes with the base program package, then create the rest of your program with Customized Options. Add what you want, leave out the rest.

It's all about you. Build your study abroad program how you want it. Panrimo's here to help.

Qualifications: None. All courses are taught in English, Spanish language courses are taught in Spanish.

Cost in US$: $2,490 for Summer 2009. $4,990 for Fall 2009.

You can now build and customize your study abroad program, adding what you need and want and leaving out the rest. Visit Panrimo's website today, and let us help you build a personalized program!

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Belize Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Panrimo 's Mission Statement: To offer affordable options for all to study, research, and volunteer abroad in order to create positive global interdependence and understanding.

Year Founded: 2007