I.M.A.P. Belize 2025 

Applications are available until Sept. 30: I.M.A.P (or until capacity is reached). Application is a two-step process. Interested students complete the Initial application before receiving a link to complete the final step. A letter of good standing is required.   

Interviews are scheduled upon submission.  

  • Prep meeting #1 (in-person): Monday, October 7th @5-6pm  
  • Prep meeting #2 (virtual) : Monday, October 28th @5-6pm 
  • Prep meeting #3 (virtual): Monday, November 18th @ 5-6pm  
  • Prep meeting #4 (in-person): Monday, December 2nd @5-6pm 
  • International Immersion Experience: January 2 - 11.
  • Post meeting date. TBD

About Belize: A small Caribbean country, Belize is fiercely independent and culturally rich. Though tourism is creating a boom of development for the country, many of its regions are still simple and living within abject poverty. Many villages, especially in the southern Toledo District, have no electricity and their river is the water source for all things. They live off the food they grow on their 鈥減lantation鈥� 鈥攚hich is basically corn and a few fresh vegetables. The Belizeans are very tolerant people who respect the varieties of different cultures, languages and ethnic groups found within its borders, which are roughly the size of the state of Massachusetts. Approximately 200,000 people live in Belize and consist of Creole, Garifuna, Mestizo, Spanish, Maya, English, Mennonite, Lebanese, Chinese and East Indian. 

English is the primary language taught in school, yet it is not uncommon to find many villages in the areas we visit and work with that still retain the ancient Mayan language among the鈥痮lder populations. Punta Gorda, in southern Belize, is a prominent port on the Caribbean. St. Peter Claver Church will host travelers and is located right on the Caribbean.  Belize offers a chance to view our experiences through the lens of simplistic greatness. To work, play and pray with the people of Belize is a chance to see and feel a life of love that鈥疛esus calls us all to live. 

Description:鈥疘.M.A.P. Belize immerses itself into the life of a Jesuit community within the beautiful country of Belize. The program is supported by the Jesuits in Belize and gives MU students an opportunity to be of service with the Belize community while reflecting on the reciprocal meaning of the experience. Travelers will visit pastoral outreaches of Punta Gorda and the surrounding villages.  They will also share in experiencing the natural beauty Belize has to offer. 

Conduct Policy: Due to the distance and possible challenges found anytime Marquette students venture off campus, Campus Ministry asks that all participants verify that they are not currently nor will be, when the trip occurs, on disciplinary probation with the university. Two conduct checks will made on any students wishing to participate, one before final decisions are made for the trip and the second before leaving for the trip.

You must submit a copy of your passport at the time of acceptance into the program.

Any questions? Contact Vevette Hill-Nwagbaraocha