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- Multi-Country

  El Salvador

  Guatemala

  Nicaragua

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall: late August - mid-December; Spring: late January - mid May

Description: Covering 0.5% of the world's land area, Central America contains 5% of all known biodiversity on the planet. The region is home to over 30 indigenous and ethnic communities with a cultural heritage rich in creativity and resistance. During this program you will experience life living with a family and studying Spanish in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala; studying liberation theology in San Salvador, El Salvador; and cultural conflict and diverse approaches to sustainable development in Managua, Nicaragua. These three countries have different histories, but throughout the semester you will witness the many common struggles shared by the diverse populations of these nations.

Highlights: 5 weeks intensive language study/homestay in Guatemala, 4 weeks in El Salvador and 6 weeks in Nicaragua (homestay available).

Subject Areas: Conflict Studies, History, Latin American Studies, Political Science/Politics, Religious Studies, Spanish and Women's Studies

Cost in US$: contact sponsor

Cost Includes: Tuition (16 semester hours), room and board, medical/emergency insurance, and travel within Central America.

Experience Required: no

Typical Living Arrangements: Group living and Home-stays

Participants Travel to - Multi-Country Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships Are Available. - For students who belong to historically disadvantaged groups.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 1982