Belize 2023

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; and Sustainability and Wellness

Learn the secrets of medicinal plants on the Maya medicine trail. Climb to the top of Xunantunich, one of many Mayan ruins, and see where Belize meets Guatemala; explore the pitz stadium where the Maya would play the infamous ball game, Pok-A-Tok.

Most importantly, make a difference in children’s lives by creating and delivering uniquedelivering unique lessons in health promotion, nutrition, and the environment to kids ages 4-14; and work alongside health professionals to help provide health screenings and referrals to the local children.

All majors are encouraged to apply.

March 9-16, 2023

"It was the trip of a lifetime. I went to get some practical nursing experience. I got that and so much more." Desmond Atem, Nursing student

The estimated cost for the program is $3000.

Students will enroll in one of the following:

SOC-B 399 Human Behavior and Social Institutions
VT: Belize: Exploring Sustainable Development and Wellness
SOC-S 362 World Societies and Cultures: Belize

Applications are due December 1, 2022 and a non-refundable deposit of $300 is due December 15, 2022. Balance must be paid in full or by commitment from Financial Aid by January 19, 2023.

The Trip of a Lifetime to Belize | Foundations Magazine

When Garrett Gutermuth, a junior communications major, and Desmond Atem, a junior nursing student, and 16 other IU South Bend students traveled to Belize with Assistant Professor Caren Rossow and Assistant Dean Kristyn Quimby, it wasn’t your ordinary college spring break trip. The weather was warm and tropical, but the mission was different. Keep reading >>