From Jungle to Reef: Tropical Ecology, Marine Biology, and Cultural Diversity in Belize

Program dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change.

This program is organized by the College of Liberal Arts & Science Study Abroad Office. All questions should be directed to lasstudyabroad@iastate.edu 

This course will engage ISU undergraduates in biological and cultural experiences in Belize. Biological learning will be primarily experiential and will include tropical forest and marine ecosystem components, and interactions with skilled local guides. Learning will involve visits to archeological sites and interactions with various Belizean cultural groups, including the Garifuna people and modern Maya.

You will get to snorkel one of the largest barrier reefs in the world, second only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia!

Students will receive 3 credits of BIOL 3940 or ANTHR 3230D during the summer 2026 term.