Study Abroad: Grassroots Peacebuilding, Environmental Issues and Culture in the Philippines

Grassroots Peacebuilding, Environmental Issues and Culture in the Philippines

Location: Philippines: Davao, Manila

Term: Summer

Dates: May 18 - July 1

George Mason University

4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 United States

Description

Mabuhay! Known as the Pearl of the Orient, the Philippines has 7,107 islands and nearly 90 languages and dialects. This George Mason University summer study abroad program will offer students direct contact with world issues like poverty and environmental change by granting them unique access to Filipino life and culture.

The program spans four major cities: Manila, Davao, Tagbilaran and Dumaguete and participants will attend the 2011 Mindanao Peace-building Institute, granting them the opportunity to actually participate in some grassroots peace-building with local and international peace activists. Program participants will also visit local communities in different parts of the country and stay with local families. The richness of Filipino culture and the beauty and wonders of the Philippines natural resources offer this program's participants an abroad experience without comparison.

Highlights

Highlights include the Taal volcano, Apo Island, and the Chocolate hills, known as one of the wonders of the world.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Approx. USD 6,370

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Reduced from last year the cost includes international airfare, transportation between sites in the Philippines, tuition for 9 credits, accommodations in home-stays and hotels, most meals, guided tours and field excursions, welcome & farewell meals, pre-departure orientation, post-trip meeting, International Student Identity Card, emergency evacuation insurance, and travel guidebook.

Credit Available

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

Group living
Home-stays
Other

Participants Travel to Philippines

Independently

Application Process Involves

Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

Alumni Network

George Mason University's Mission Statement

The Center for Global Education (CGE) is George Mason University's study-abroad office and provides a wide range of international study, research, service, and leadership opportunities to George Mason students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public. Offering over 60 programs in over 30 countries around the world, each year CGE sends more students abroad than any other department at Mason.

Year Founded

1995