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Center for Engaged Learning Abroad (CELA-Belize)
WELCOME TO YOUR PROGRAM
WELCOME TO YOUR PROGRAM
Join a two-week community health nursing internship in tropical Belize and gain hands-on experience while shadowing local nurses and healthcare professionals. Spend one week in San Ignacio hospitals and another in rural villages alongside community health workers. This immersive program offers a unique perspective on Belize’s healthcare system and the cultural and social dynamics that shape it. Beyond clinical work, you’ll explore Belize’s culture and natural beauty through an organized wilderness excursion and free time to relax, and shop!
Housing
Housing
Housing is similar to a hotel/hostel. Students are roomed by gender and share bathrooms. Rooms will have air conditioning, and Wi-Fi is available.
Food
Food
Breakfast is included and on-site. Students will have several different options for breakfast. Lunch and dinner are on your own. There are local restaurants nearby!
Flights
Flights
At the start of your program, our group shuttle from the airport on arrival Saturday will leave the airport at 4:30pm. Therefore, you should plan to arrive on a flight that arrives at BZE by 3pm on SATURDAY. Staff will arrive at the airport by 11am. If you arrive prior to 11am, please wait in the arrival hall. There is only one airport transfer per arrival day. If you miss the group transport, there is a fee for solo transport.
At the end of your program, our group shuttle to the airport on departure Saturday will arrive at the airport at 9:30am. Therefore, you should plan to depart on a flight that departs BZE after 11:30am on SATURDAY.
PACKING
PACKING
The only items you are required to bring are those on the “required” lists. General required items (like your passport) are found on the ALL PROGRAMS packing list above. Program specific required items are found below under the REQUIRED section. For the rest of the items, you are welcome to use your discretion. There may be items missing from this list that you’d like to bring, and there may be items on this list that you don’t want to bring. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM
REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM
4 or 5 complete sets of scrubs (tops and bottoms)
1 pair of comfortable close-toed shoes to wear at clinical sites
Watch (either digital or with a second hand)
Hand sanitizer for personal use throughout
Disposable gloves
A box of face masks for personal use when in clinical settings.
SUGGESTED FOR THIS PROGRAM
SUGGESTED FOR THIS PROGRAM
Insect Repellent (3 bottles)
Reef-safe Sunscreen
Anti-itch cream (After Bite, Benadryl - something to address bug bites)
1 hat for sun protection
1 pair sandals/flip flops
Rubber boots or hiking shoes
Small packable towel, handkerchiefs or bandanas
A supply of disposable gloves
Beach towel
1- 2 swimsuits
Laundry bag (or garbage bag or pillowcase for laundry)
FAQ
FAQ
Belize is hot and humid with a chance of rain. Come prepared to deal with a variety of weather. It can be warm/hot and humid during the day, but it will cool down at night.
Epi Pens are not available in Belize. If you normally carry an Epi Pen in the United States, please bring one with you to Belize
WIFI: Students will have WiFi at the housing location, but the WiFi at all locations is not reliable. If you are interested in a travel phone plan, please talk to your phone provider before your program starts.
Bedding: We will provide you with sheets, pillows, and blankets.
Towels: Towels and washcloths are provided
Laundry: While you are at clinical sites, you should wear scrubs. During your free time, you can wear what you like, including shorts, tank-tops, and flip-flops.
Outlets: Outlets are the same as the US.
Dress Code: While you are at clinical sites, you should wear scrubs. During your free time, you can wear what you like, including shorts, tank-tops, and flip-flops.
Money: USD is accepted in Belize at an exchange rate of 1USD:2BZD. There is no need to exchange your money at a bank or the airport. USD is accepted for all payments, and any change will be given in BZD. US coins are not accepted in Belize. Most places will not accept US bills larger than $20, so make sure to bring smaller bills with you. So, "cash is king" if looking to purchase souvenirs or personal items!
Everything we do in Belize is NOT included in your tuition. Your tuition covers daily breakfast. Students are responsible for daily lunch and dinner. We suggest students bring $350 USD to cover lunches and dinner for 2 weeks. Students will have the opportunity to participate in optional excursions. Please bring extra cash if you wish to book additional excursions.
Weekend options (estimate): An organized wilderness tour is included in your tuition
Optional Excursions:
$55 USD Cave Tubing and Zip-lining
$70 USD Canoeing
$100-$125 USD snorkeling
$12 USD Green Iguana Project
$14 USD Ajaw Chocolate Making Tour
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