We invite you to consider Belize for your next short-term study abroad program! In addition to its accessible location only two hours from airports in Miami, Houston and Atlanta, Belize is a great destination for the following reasons:

1. Belize is not susceptible to many of the health and safety issues of other developing countries

2. Great example of land and natural resource conservation efforts

3. Amazing examples of co-existing ecosystems

4. Sub-tropical climate; i.e., a vibrant rain forest

5. Diverse political and physical geography

6. Second-longest barrier reef in the world

7. Great diversity of flora and fauna

8. Multicultural society

9. Maya archaeology