Sustainable Development Summer Program Connected to UN SDGs # 4, 8, 13, and 15

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Sustainable Economic and Community Development

Come Study Sustainable Economic and Community Development Abroad with Toucan Education Programs

Discover a Transformative Journey for a Sustainable Future

Discover the Toucan Education Programs' Sustainable Development Summer Study Abroad Program; a transformative journey designed to deepen your understanding of sustainable development within the vibrant heart of Belize.


Forge connections in community-based experiences as you learn, serve, and grow alongside diverse individuals. Tap into the powerful multi-disciplinary richness of this field-oriented short-term study program.

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Educational Immersion in a Collaborative Environment

In this field-oriented education abroad program, our curriculum caters to various majors including:

  • business, economics, entrepreneurship, 
  • international business, 
  • sustainable & community development, 
  • agriculture, community development, and many more.

Inform your worldview through concrete hands-on experiences, learning first-hand about the dynamic interplay between community and sustainable economic development. Uncover the economic and social challenges facing developing countries, and participate in Belizean community-driven projects that make a tangible impact.


Explore the dynamic interplay between community and sustainable economic development.

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Enriching Experiences and Meaningful Impact

Empower yourself with hands-on experiences as you uncover the economic and social challenges facing developing countries. Serve and learn by actively participating in Belizean community-driven projects that make a tangible, lasting impact.

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Cultural Connections and Adventures in Belize

Our summer program offers the unique privilege of living within a rural migrant-formed community, under the guidance of an internationally experienced economics professor. Go beyond lectures, exploring Belize across 13 nights and 14 days with dedicated hours for community service and sponsored cultural, historical, and adventure trips.


From rural to coastal experiences, discover the captivating beauty and rich history of Belize while fostering intercultural learning and reinvesting in host communities.

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Our Participant's Success Stories

Explore the life-changing experiences of our program participants in Belize through their authentic stories. See how their time with us led to personal growth and a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and cultures.

Belize study abroad

I thoroughly enjoyed my study abroad experience using this program. There were activities planned for us relating to our major as well as extracurriculars. This was an amazing opportunity to enhance my cultural knowledge and apply what I had learned from my college classes. I would highly recommend this to other students!

★★★★★

Awoody

United States

ECU COUNSELING PROGRAM

TEP was a vital resource in making our study abroad experience a success. The cultural immersion experiences were by far the most meaningful and impacting part of the trip. I want to give a special thanks to David Hernandez for being a wealth of knowledge, a excellent resource, and a huge help to our group. He was phenomenal!

★★★★★

Alex

United States

BELIZE STAY

I truly enjoyed my time here in Belize. I’ve learned about my self and the culture. I had lots of fun in Hopkins staying by the water, meeting the families, and staying with my host family. If I could choose I would have spent more time with the host families. I am thankful for the experience and the relationships I have built.

★★★★★

CarrollT

United States

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Take your chance to broaden your horizons and contribute to the global community in the enriching Sustainable Development Summer Abroad Program in Belize.

  • Book a Free Advising session to learn more about the program and the application process.
  • Apply Now and ignite your passion for sustainable development while forging lifelong connections this summer!
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More About the Program.

  • What To Expect

    The Sustainable Development study abroad program is a multidisciplinary, field intensive program. This program is ideal for students majoring in business, economics, entrepreneurship, international business, international development, sustainable and community development, agriculture, and other social science degree programs. 


    This program is designed to help students understand the relation between community development and sustainable economic development.


    The sustainable development program integrates and highlights various concepts of economic and community concern across various sectors of the Belizean economy.


    Students participating in this program have a chance to gain real life experience of community driven projects and how they can be applied to solve common problems of daily living in a rural Belizean community.


    Through practical problem solving, site visits, and lectures from a host of Belizean experts, you will understand the economic and development challenges and opportunities that face small developing countries such as Belize.

  • Program Highlights

    • Living and exploring a rural migrant founded community
    • An economics professor with 25+ years of experience working around the world
    • 13 nights / 14 days in Belize
    • 12+ hours dedicated to community service
    • 7 sponsored trips: field, cultural, historical, adventure
    • This program is credit-eligible for 3-credits
    • Rural and coastal experience
    • Interactive intercultural learning curriculum
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Terms & Deadlines

PROGRAM TERMS AND APPLICATION DEADLINES

Summer Term 2025

Priority Application Deadlines Program Start Date Program End Date
March 31, 2025 May 28, 2025 June 9, 2025
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