Belize: San Ignacio Summer

Galen University in San Ignacio

Galen University is two hours from the coast, in the beautiful Mayan highlands of the Cayo Distrct. The campus is six miles from the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, the largest municipality in the Cayo District with a population of about 14,000.

Course Offerings

For current course information, visit: Galen University summer course listings

To find course descriptions, visit:  Galen University descriptions

Scroll down to the department your course is listed under and then find your course.

Academic Highlights

Galen University provides students with the opportunity to increase their "Hands on" experience in a culturally rich environment. Students can choose between Summer I session or Summer II session. Intensive courses include: Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, Osteoarcheology, Creole Cultures of Belize, African Diaspora in the Caribbean and Central America, Tropical Ornithology, Introduction to Sustainable Development, Maya Culture & Archeology of Belize, Mesoamerican Civilization, Fundamentals of Geographical information systems, Exploring Animal Health and Disease, Wildlife of Belize, Watershed Ecology, Marine Biology, Ecology of a Tropical Forest, Permaculture, Field studies in Geographical Information remote sensing. For more information on these courses please visit the Galen University website.

Galen University Offers:

• Lush tropical campus
• Mayan ruins and cities
• Jungle: canoeing, hiking, bird watching
• 90 minutes from the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world
• Bilingual community: Opportunity to practice Spanish
• International faculty and student body
• Internet access

 

Student Life

Belize is a country of adventure and activity. When your studies permit, you can choose from an amazing number of activities, such as:

• Diving or snorkeling along the spectacular barrier reef
• Canoeing, kayaking or tubing on the rivers or through the caves
• Climbing ancient Mayan temples and exploring the ruins
• Trekking through tropical rain forests
• Exploring caves filled with stalagmites, stalagtites, and Mayan artifacts
• Learning about the local fauna at the Belize zoo
• Visiting wildlife reserves such as the only Jaguar sanctuary in the world, the endagered Manatees, the Tapirs in their natural habitat, the Primate sanctuary where you can observe howler and spider monkeys.
• Swimming under the waterfalls in the Mountain Pine Ridge
• Enjoying the magic of the Belize Botanical Gardens or Godoy's Orchid Garden
• Seeing dozens of types of butterflies at the Tropical Wings butterfly house, or Chaa Creek Blue Morpho Butterfly Breeding Centre
• Pampering yourself at one of the many spas and resorts which range from budget to exclusive

Note: If you are interested in summer study abroad in Belize, see the list of summer program options.

Housing

Students reside in a locally-owned resort -The Log Cab-Inn

Breakfast is provided at the resort
Lunch is provided at the University at a minimal cost
Students are responsible for dinner on their own

Alumni Feedback

"Studying abroad was the best decision I made. The small school and small town of San Ignacio make it easy to get to know the local culture."
-Cindy McCreary

"After I became acclimated to my surroundings, it was hard to leave. I had a wonderful time!"
-Andrea Buchler

"The best thing to do would be to buy a one-way ticket to Belize, and set aside extra money till the end of the program. There are plenty of travel opportunities throughout Central America, and you may find you like the relaxed atmosphere and friendly people so much you will never want to leave! Keep your options open for new adventures!"
-Steven Seitz

"It's (Belize) definitely an awesome place. The Log CabInns are nice and the (Galen) staff is really great and accommodating. We are having a wonderful time!"
-Nicki Morgan

 

Duration

Application Deadline(s)

End of March

Eligibility Requirements

2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; sophomore through senior standing; official transcript; two letters of recommendation; statement of purpose;2 photos - passport sized

Language

English

Academic Levels

Undergraduate

Costs

4 Week Sessions: $4,100
4 Week Sessions (Animal Science Courses): $4,600*
*Galen University supplies transcript for animal science courses.

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, housing and breakfast, on-site orientation, local transportation, excursions, sickness and accident insurance, visa fee and administrative fees.

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($800), personal costs ($1,500), additional excursions ($100 - $1,000), meals ($575 - $1,200), books ($200).

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

Wikipedia San Ignacio, Belize

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Study Abroad Office
1400 E Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46277
(317) 788-3394
Fax (317) 788-3383
bwente@uindy.edu

Breezy Anne Wente
Study Abroad Advisor

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

Additional Application Materials for Belize Semester Program:

HOUSING APPLICATION FORM

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.