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Summer Internships in Belize - Travel

The study abroad program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel, provides visa guidance (none required for U.S. citizens), and offers insurance and additional resources for international and LGBTQIA+ travelers.

Summer Internships in Belize - Cost

The program fees for the Large Animal Science internship in the Caribbean cover shared lodging, daily breakfast, a welcome dinner, transportation in Belize, orientation and tours, health insurance, internship placement, and program materials, while personal expenses such as airfare, meals beyond breakfast, and travel-related costs are not included.

Summer Internships in Belize - On Site

Students will stay in dorm-style accommodations at small hotels or guest houses in Belize, sharing rooms and bathrooms, with included breakfast and recommendations for other meals, alongside a two-day orientation and a tour of the Xunantunich Mayan Ruins.

Summer Internships in Belize - Instructor

Lisa Tell, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), is the Director of the UC Davis Hummingbird Health and the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (Western Region) Programs.

Summer Internships in Belize - Placements

Large Animal Science in the Caribbean

Each UC Davis Summer Abroad Internship program pairs UC Davis Study Abroad with a partner organization that manages the personalized internship placements; arranges accommodations and excursions; leads onsite orientations and optional social events; and provides 24/7 emergency support. As part of the placement process for Summer Internships, participants will first enroll through UC Davis Study Abroad and then complete a supplemental application for the partner organization associated with their particular Summer Internship program.

Summer Internships in Belize - Courses

UC Davis Summer Abroad Belize offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

Summer Internships in Belize

Learn hands-on veterinary examination techniques at working ranches and farms (horse, sheep, cattle and pigs) as well as animal agriculture in Belize.