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Program Highlights: 

• Explore the beautiful country of Belize 
• Experience Cultural immersion into Belizean and Mayan cultures
• Visit various Belizean towns  
• 8-10 Days Placed in a local Belizean Ministry of Education Preschool or elementary school
• Learn basic Spanish 
• Participate in cultural activities, tour Mayan Ruins, TBD: Snorkeling, River Tour or Cacao Tour

During this 14-day program, students will learn about the country, culture and educational system in Belize, as well as some child-centered teaching methods. The group will have the opportunity to learn with local community college education students.  Students will be assigned to a Belizean Preschool or Elementary School for 8-10 days. 

$3,800-4,500 is the estimated program cost, and includes: 

• round-trip airfare 
• lodging - shared room 2-4
• international health coverage 
• transportation from ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ to O’Hare airport and back 
• in-country transportation, air, boat, bus
• entrance fees to cultural adventures
• daily continental breakfast, and some additional meals 

Costs do not include: tuition, some meals, personal spending money, and passport fees. 

• $500 due within 2 weeks once accepted  
• $1,000 early October 
• $1,000 early November 
• $1,000 early December 
• $Final Payment TBD  

Payments are made through a Square invoice emailed. 

The refund policy is explained on the study abroad application. 

Apply to the International Programs Study Abroad Grant 

• Awards are typically between $200-$800.             
• Underrepresented students can be awarded up to $1,000 
• Grant applications are due the same date as the study abroad application deadline. The application is included in the study abroad application. 
• If you are not FAFSA eligible you can still apply 

Apply for FAFSA 

• Pell grant recipients can use any remaining funds to help pay for study abroad. 
• Talk to a Financial Aid Advisor by visiting the Welcome Center, SC240 or calling 920-498-5444. 

Apply to the Foundation Scholarships 

• Awards are anywhere from $500 to $2000! 
• Apply by logging into your my.¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ, click Finances, and next click “Apply for a Scholarship” 
• Deadlines are November 1st and March 15th  

Apply to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship 

• Students can be awarded up to $5,000! 
• Applicants must be a Pell Grant recipient and be taking the study abroad program for credit 
• Application deadlines in October and March 
• For more information visit  

Get creative 

• Students can organize a fundraising event 
• Use electronic resources like Kickstarter and GoFundMe 
• Waive holiday and birthday gifts for financial gifts 

Early Childhood and Foundations of Teacher Education Practicum Credits