Toucan Education Programs is a social enterprise offering education abroad programs that promote student development, community reciprocity, and sustainability.
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From field observations to tangible career skills, Toucan students are bridging the theory-to-reality gap daily. How has global learning shaped your career path? Share your thoughts below.
#StudyAbroad #HigherEd #StudyinBelize #CareerGrowth
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Huge shoutout to our healthcare partners for a transformative UGA Maymester! Your mentorship is life-changing. Check out the cohorts' recent excursions program highlights! #FutureDoctors #UGAAbroad #ToucanEducation #HealthStudies #FutureDoctors #UGAAbroad #StudyinBelize #HealthStudies
Happy #WorldOceanDay! We’re celebrating the immersive learning our Shenandoah University partners received in Placencia. From Virginia to the coast, students made waves in conservation. Huge thanks to #BWSFA for the collaboration! #StudyAbroad #Toucan #MarineBiology #StudentLife
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From the @UGA classroom to clinical rotations in Belize!
Pre-Health student Annie G. shares how shadowing in rural communities reshaped her understanding of patient care and prepared her for PA school.
Read her journey here: studyinbelize.com/student-sp…
#PreHealth #UGA #GlobalEd #StudyAbroad #Belize
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From sawdust carpets in Benque on Good Friday to the Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Race, Belize is alive with tradition!
Experience a culture that makes you feel like family.
Happy Easter!
#EasterAbroad #StudyAbroad #Culture
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“You’re part of a family with Toucan." – Sophie K. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Whether it’s your 1st time traveling like Bryan H. or you're looking to build "independence" like Sophie, we are your safety net in Belize.
Join the family: studyinbelize.com/contact-us
#SummerAbroad #FieldStudies #BelizeBound
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Your summer story abroad in Belize!
Need more time to decide? Reach out by Thursday, April 2nd, to secure a 1-week application extension. Let impact learning be your summer story!
👉 DM us "EXTEND" to save your spot!
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Don’t just settle for a standard summer. Level up with 3 U.S. Transferable Credits from Shenandoah University in Belize!
Choose Applied Sustainable Development or our Hybrid Cultural Diversity program.
Apply now: studyinbelize.com/contact-us #StudyAbroad #FieldStudies #GlobalEd
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“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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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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…
#GlobalLearning #TheSLEFactor #StudyInBelize #StudyAbroad
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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
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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
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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
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