Belize: an English-speaking country in the heart of Central America, home to one of the greatest concentrations of biodiversity on the planet, dotted with magnificent archaeological remnants of the Mayan people and populated by their descendants. But diversity in Belize doesn't end with its biological wonders, as you will discover for yourself by living among the people of Orange Walk on the CCSA Belize Anthropology Program. Spend a month immersed in Belize doing field research with Dr. Doug Hume, an experienced Northern Kentucky University faculty member. Gain valuable skills such as ethnographic interviewing to develop an appreciation for Belizean cultural diversity.
June 3-9, 2024 (Online) and June 10-July 2, 2024 (Belize)
Find more information about this program on Dr. Hume's website:
https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/about/centers/cfaa/ethnographic-field-school.html
Follow this link to watch a video where Dr. Hume & Dr. Lott discuss their Belize Anthropology program. HERE
This program is limited to twelve students with a waiting list offered at no risk.
What is included in the Program Fee?
- A three-credit hour course
- Cultural and class-related activities
- Housing in double rooms
- Full breakfast daily
- Pre-departure advising and orientation
- On-site orientation and administration by CCSA Program Directors
- 24/7 emergency contact on-site and U.S.-based support
- International health and travel delay insurance
- At least one day trip outside of major city
- One-way flights between major cities for programs with dual locations (eg: London & Dublin, London & Edinburgh)
- Partial payment of on-site public transportation costs (see program pages for details)
Participants will reside at D’Victoria Hotel in Orange Walk. Accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of triple rooms. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, and private bath.
Breakfast and dinner are provided daily. Lunch will be at participants’ own expense.
Ground transportation is provided for all program activities.
Jessica Lott
On-Site Director
Jessica Lott is a cultural anthropologist with expertise in ethnography and qualitative methods and an interest in Latin America and the Latinx diaspora. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge in these areas and facilitating a transformative experience for students in Belize.
Group Travel Required
Travel together with faculty, staff and other participants from your CCSA program with our group travel. CCSA will purchase a airline ticket from select U.S. cities on your behalf. The airline cost will be included in your final bill from CCSA. In addition to the flight, you will also receive transport to/from the accommodation in the destination city and the airport.
You can check our currently available departure cities on our departures page CCSA highly recommends this option for those new to international travel.
Includes:- roundtrip air transportation from one of CCSA's designated U.S. departure cities.
- roundtrip ground transportation between airport and the accommodation site.
- CCSA faculty and staff to guide you through the immigration and customs process.
Visas
Not required for U.S. citizens for less than a 3-month stay. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining a visa as needed.
June 09, 2025 —July 01, 2025
Base Price
$3,700 - $4,100*
(*price will be determined by application deadline)
Single Room Supplement
TBD
Estimated Airfare
$800 - $1,100
(estimated additional cost based on recent airline prices)
Payment Process
See our payments page
Enrollment Status: OPEN
Application and $200 Program Deposit Deadline
February 17, 2025
Late applications accepted as space allowed; $30 late app fee applies.
Scholarships:
See our scholarships page
