Toucan Education Programs

“It was a trip of a lifetime." ✨ Nia J. shares how Toucan’s Applied Sustainable Development program shifted her perspective on everything from economics to community development. From site visits at Xunantunich to service-learning projects, we connect you with the leaders making a difference in Belize. 👉 3 Academic Credits. 👉1 Unforgettable Summer. 👉 Application Deadline: March 31. DM us for more info.

You can read about culture, or you can taste it. 🌮✨ Spend your summer in Belize learning how traditional farming and indigenous foodways support sustainable development in real-time. It’s ethical, responsible, and hands-on. Discover the exciting details about the Applied Sustainable Development & Cultural Diversity Summer 2026 programs. Contact us! 👉Priority deadline is March 31. 👉Click the link in our bio to learn more and begin your journey! #studyinbelize #belizeanfood #culturaldiversity #sustainabevelopment #SDGs #Globallearning #interculturallearning

What if your summer break actually changed the way you see the world? Alexea didn't just visit Belize; she immersed herself in it. With 24/7 support from our staff and "priceless" memories from engaging in various host communities, she returned with more than just academic credits; she discovered a new vision for her future. ✍️ Priority Deadline: March 31! To secure your spot, please use the contact form available in our bio! #studyinbelize #studyabroad #studentlife #summer2026 #travelwithpurpose #collegestudent #experientiallearning #SustainableDevelopment

Earn 3 U.S. Academic Credits in just 13-17 days! 🎓 Join our Summer Field Intensives in Belize focused on Sustainable Development & Cultural Diversity. High academic standards led by expert faculty with a focus on ethical, global impact. 🌿 How to Join: Questions about credit transfer or the March 31 priority funding deadline? DM us or email Rhondine Petrof at: 📧 rhondine@studyinbelize.com #HigherEd #StudyAbroad #ExperientialLearning #Belize2026

Did You Know? Belize is home to a UNESCO World Heritage reef. 🌊 At Toucan, we dive into the data! Our Sustainable Development students explore how biodiversity impacts local livelihoods. If you were here, which would you study? 🔹 Marine Livelihoods 🔹 Sustainable Ag #FieldStudies #StudyAbroad #Sustainability

Meet your 2026 Peer Mentors, Sophie (@ShenandoahU) and Bryan (@AuburnU)! 🧭 They are here as collaborative listeners to answer your "real talk" questions on living in Belize, health & safety, and earning credits. Start your discovery: studyinbelize.com/alumni #StudyAbroad #PeerMentor

#Studyabroad that supports the host community. 🌎 Toucan is a #socialenterprise reinvesting in Belizean reforestation and local scholarships. Your program fee = Real-world change. 🌿🎓 🔗 studyinbelize.com #HigherEd #HigherEd #SustainableDevelopment

What is THE SLE FACTOR™? We promise to help students SERVE, LEARN, and EXPLORE. 🎓🤝🌿 As a social enterprise in Belize, we bridge the gap between academic rigor and community impact. See how your journey can make a difference. 🔗 studyinbelize.com/delivering-the… #GlobalLearning #TheSLEFactor #StudyInBelize #StudyAbroad

Our Faculty Lecture Series concludes on February 4 with an exploration of environmental immersion. Academic Director Dr. Rebecca Friedel-Juan shares how the natural world shapes culture and humans. Our interactions with nature have equal implications for our health and well-being. This lecture offers a key framework for impactful student programming. Live | Feb 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET Click to register today! bit.ly/ttls0326 #GlobalEducation #HigherEd #InternationalEducation #ToucanEducationPrograms #ToucanLectures #StudyinBelize #Anthropology

Final Countdown...Register by the end of the day to join us live tomorrow! Topic: An Overview of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Speaker: Dr. Ydahlia Metzgen -Economist & Finance Specialist Date: January 21, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET Register: bit.ly/ttls0126

Reminder: The first session is less than 48 hours away! Topic: An Overview of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Speaker: Dr. Ydahlia Metzgen -Economist & Finance Specialist Date: January 21, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET Register now! bit.ly/ttls0126

Toucan Featured Faculty: Dr. Ydahlia Metzgen (Jan 21, 2026) Applied Sustainable Development in Education Abroad. Why are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals important to meaningful change for communities and the wider world? Join Dr. Ydahlia Metzgen on January 21 at Noon Eastern for an expert-led session on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and their role in creating a better world. Leveraging her extensive background in economics and finance, Dr. Metzgen offers strategic insights into the sustainable development of emerging economies. Join us and discover the critical role advanced economies can play in supporting these societies for lasting, positive global impact. ⏰ Live: Jan 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET 👉 Register now to save your seat: bit.ly/ttls0126 #GlobalEducation #HigherEd #InternationalEducation #ToucanEducationPrograms #Webinar #StudyinBelize #GlobalLearning #StudyAbroad #ProfessionalDevelopment

If you are a spousal or child dependent of active or activated U.S. military personnel and you’re receiving federal student aid, you can study or intern abroad with the Gilman-McCain Scholarship! Applications are now open. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to forge your leadership and career-readiness skills by studying abroad. 🌟✈️ Learn more and apply today: gilmanscholarship.org/program/gilman…

@uindy Amazing! ❤️

Today UIndy students are giving back to the community at the 2nd Annual Service for Impact Day! This Welcome Week tradition will see more than 200 Greyhounds helping local non-profit organizations through various service projects. Read more on #UIndy360. news.uindy.edu/2025/08/22/ann…

@uindy Wishing you all a fantastic experience! 🥰

One last New Hounds Day to wrap up a summer full of Greyhound welcomes. Next stop: fall semester! #UIndyBound

Deadline alert! ⏰ Applications for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship for Military Families are due by August 7, 2025 at 11:59 pm PT. The Gilman-McCain Program offers scholarships for spousal or child dependents of active or activated U.S. military personnel receiving federal student aid to study or intern abroad. gilmanscholarship.org/program/gilman…

#PIEoneers25 spotlight: PIEoneer of the Year 🏆 The @QSCorporate World Future Skills Index is a world-first framework helping countries prepare for the evolving global job market—driving growth through collaboration across government, universities & industry.

Every year, over 3,100 U.S. undergraduates study or intern abroad in 170+ countries through merit-based scholarships from the Gilman Program. Gilman scholars serve as cultural ambassadors around the world and then bring back new skills and connect international networks to their communities, contributing to our nation’s security and economy for years to come. Learn more about the Gilman Program: gilmanscholarship.org/program/progra…

@UFAEC Congratulations @Dr. Becky! We are so proud of you! 💐

Huge congrats to Dr. Becky Raulerson on successfully defending her dissertation: “Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Participation in High-Impact Experiences.” She’ll continue serving AEC as an Instructional Associate Professor and our new Undergraduate Coordinator!

Sophie, one of our current interns, recently immersed herself in Maya culture at Another Beautiful Day in San Antonio. Experiences like these deepen cross-cultural understanding — a key part of our mission at Toucan Education Programs. #StudyAbroadBelize #ToucanInterns #belize