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WFU/Belize: Conservation Writing, Lighthouse Reef Atoll (Spring Short-Term)

Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Language of Instruction: English GPA Requirement: 2

Discover Belize: Conservation Writing, Lighthouse Reef Atoll

In this writing-intensive course we will closely examine the intricate social, historical, economic, and environmental issues affecting the coral reef ecosystem of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, located 50 miles off the coast of Belize. With snorkeling and scuba gear in tow, we will spend spring break at the Atoll, studying these complex forces in person. Some highlights include, scuba diving at one of the world’s premier dive sites, accommodations at a beach front eco-resort on Long Caye, and a scuba dive adventure in the Great Blue Hole. 

Belize portion of course – Spring Break 2025: March 8th – 16th, 2025

Program Information

Overview

In this writing-intensive course we will closely examine the intricate social, historical, economic, and environmental issues affecting the coral reef ecosystem of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, located 50 miles off the coast of Belize. With snorkeling and scuba gear in tow, we will spend spring break at the Atoll, studying these complex forces in person. Some highlights include, scuba diving at one of the world’s premier dive sites, accommodations at a beach front eco-resort on Long Caye, and a scuba dive adventure in the Great Blue Hole. 

Belize portion of course – Spring Break 2025: March 8th – 16th, 2025


Program Dates

Term Application Deadline Program Start Program End
Spring Short-Term 2025 December 1, 2024 March 8, 2025 March 16, 2025

Additional Details

Destinations
  • Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Courses of Study
  • Environmental Science/Studies
Terms
  • Spring Short-Term
GPA Requirement 2
Class Status 2 semesters completed
Language of Instruction English
Program Term Short Term