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Belize

Belize: DPT Collaborative Interdisciplinary Service Learning

Term To Study: Fall 2024
Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2024
Program Starts: Oct 13, 2024
Program Ends: Oct 19, 2024
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Service Learning
Program Fee: $2,245
Program Locations: Belize City, Belmopan
Contact Phone: 434-544-8884
Contact Name: Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program (carole Friend)
Contact Email: friend_c@lynchburg.edu
What is Included: The estimated trip fee, includes international airfare, ground transportation in Belize, meals in Belize, housing in shared hotel accommodations, in-country support services, international insurance coverage for medical emergencies, accidents, evacuation and repatriation.

Trip fee may change based on fluctuating costs of airfare and currency exchange rates.
What is not Included: Passport fees, visa application fees (if applicable), extra luggage fees (if exceeding airline allowance), trip insurance, meals during travel to-and-from study abroad destinations, spending money of personal nature such as, but not limited, to phone service, laundry, souvenirs, bank transaction fees, etc.
Estimated Costs: See above.
Program Description

University of Lynchburg students enrolled in the Doctoral of Physical Therapy program will have an opportunity to engage in an international and collaborative service learning trip to Belize. Participate in an interdisciplinary DPT Service Learning Experience in Belize working alongside American clinicians at pediatric clinics in Belize City and Belmopan, and a special needs school. Obtain first-hand experience and learn from the speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapists for children in underserved communities that collaborate with international partners, build local capacity, and provide culturally-sensitive intervention.

Quick Facts

Population: 327719
Capital: Belmopan
Per-capita GDP: $ 8400
Size: 22966 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 06:00 hours) Central Time (US & Canada)

US State Department

Travel Warning: YES
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University of Lynchburg Center for Global Education