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ISA in Santiago, Dominican Republic - Language, Culture, and Caribbean Studies
Santiago (1,000,000) is the second largest city in the Dominican Republic and the economic center of the fertile Cibao Valley. The Septentrional mountain range is visible from most points of the city. The Yaque River flows through en route to the Atlantic Ocean, a mere one hour bus ride to the north. The city has a relaxed and refined atmosphere and the most vibrant Carnival in the country. Whether strolling though the shopping district of the Calle del Sol or dancing to the rhythms of merengue, Santiago has much to offer.
CIEE Liberal Arts Program in Santiago, Dominican Republic
The goal of Liberal Arts program is to help students solidify their Spanish language skills, while gaining a deeper understanding of the society, culture, economics, and politics of the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean region, with a particular emphasis on the Hispanic Caribbean. These goals are achieved through intensive language coursework, social science area studies, literature and history course-work, sports and arts programs, and immersion into Dominican life. Academic Program The Liberal Arts program in Santiago was established in 1987 with a dual focus: to enable students to achieve advanced Spanish language skills, while studying and actively participating in life in a...
Spanish Abroad, Inc. In Santo Domingo
Spanish Abroad, Inc. is a recognized leader of Spanish study abroad programs. Each year we send thousands of individuals to our various Spanish partner schools located in over 45 different locations in Latin America and Spain. For information about quality Spanish immersion programs, look no further than Spanish Abroad!
Kinesiology 'Sugarball': Sport and Human Performance in a Global Perspective, Puerto Rico
Want to experience warm weather sports in the winter? Are you interested in the growing eco-tourism industry or seeing how many Latino and Caribbean baseball players train in the off season? Study abroad with TU Professor Ryan King-White in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in Minimester 2011. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the cultural aspects of sport and exercise in global perspective through first-hand experience. The program features guest lectures from leading sport executives in a variety of sport and performance-related industries and includes visits to multinational sporting and entertainment venues. Highlights include attendance at local baseball games,...
Learn Spanish in Sousa, Dominican Republic
Our school in Sosua stands in its own grounds, surrounded by tropical gardens, just 5 minutes' walk from the main beach. There are on-site studios (private toilet/bathroom, use of kitchen) for students who prefer not to live in apartments or hotels, as well as a small cafeteria. The town centre is just a short walk away. Study Spanish with other international students in our air-conditioned school, with its spacious and well-equipped classrooms and student cafeteria. We offer total immersion intensive and super-intensive Spanish language courses, with native Dominican tutors, in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. There is also a 'Travelling classroom' Spanish...
Spanish Course in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Study Spanish at our language school in Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic and the oldest city in the Americas. Become fully immersed in the beautiful Caribbean islands' inviting ambiance, culture, language, and friendly people while you attend Spanish classes. Santo Domingo's tropical climate and beaches, great night life, shopping malls, unique history, various water sports, and restaurants full of delicious local food make it the perfect place for a Spanish language immersion program! Your time Studying Spanish in Santo Domingo will be filled with excitement! There is so much to do and see while studying Spanish...
Spanish Language Program
American Language Partnership International is located in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Over the years ALPI has been designing, implementing, and consulting on English language programs for local high schools, private institutes, and businesses around the island. Today, ALPI has a new five level facility situated in the heart of downtown Santiago where you'll find internet access, air conditioned classrooms, conference rooms, and classrooms with video and audio equipment. Programs offered are: the intensive Spanish Language Program, TESOL Exchange Program, and a church volunteer program. The Spanish Language Program immerses students in the culture of the Spanish speaking Caribbean. Language learning takes place...
Enforex Spanish Schools - Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
Founded in 1989, Enforex is the largest organization in Spain & Latin America specialized in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Our Spanish school in Santo Domingo organizes excursions with local students such as hiking, cultural visits, tennis, dancing and more. Feeling insecure about your dance moves? No need to worry - you can enjoy salsa and meringue classes right in the comfort of school with your new international friends. The following Spanish courses are available in Santo Domingo: * Intensive Group Course (20 lessons per week) * Super Intensive Group Course (30 group lessons per week) * Private Spanish Lessons (20 lessons per week) Location *...
SEAmester
SEAmester is the original 10-week college semester at sea. Fully accredited by the University of Maine, you can earn 12 university credits all while sailing over 3,000 nautical miles as part of the crew aboard a traditional wooden schooner. The courses are fully integrated into the voyage and focus on the diverse environments, both cultural and natural, we will visit along the way. SEAmester has been sending college students on the adventure of their lives for over 30 years. The program was born at Southampton College under the guidance of Professor Douglas Hardy, where it thrived as the college's marquee program...
CIEE Summer Community Public Health Program in Santiago, Dominican Republic
The Community Public Health summer program is designed to provide students with an introduction to basic healthcare issues in a Hispanic Caribbean context and to increase their Spanish language skills to the advanced level. This is achieved through advanced Spanish conversation and grammar classes, coursework focused on pre-professional healthcare issues, a community health practicum, and a homestay. There are also excursions throughout the island, an urban community service project, and a one-week stay in a semi rural health clinic. Academic Program This seven-week program consists of six weeks of language and healthcare courses, and a weeklong semi-rural clinical field rotation. Students also...
CIEE Liberal Arts Program in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The goals of the Liberal Arts program are to provide advanced Spanish language students an opportunity to significantly improve their Spanish language skills in a local context through specially designed Spanish language courses, while gaining a critical appreciation of the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean from a social sciences perspective. These goals are achieved through coursework and the opportunity to work in a structured internship with a local grassroots development project, along with non-credit volunteer opportunities, cultural activities, and the chance to live with a Dominican family. Academic Program The CIEE Study Center, established in 1998, gives students the opportunity to enroll...
CIEE Service Learning Program in Santiago, Dominican Republic
The CIEE Service-Learning program in Santiago, Dominican Republic integrates theory and practical learning in a community-based and cross-cultural context. A collaborative approach to academics and urban and rural community development provides students the analytical tools to engage in participatory service and gain understanding about the complexities and challenges of community work in a developing country like the Dominican Republic. Academic Program Since 1947, CIEE has engaged in fulfilling its mission to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. The service-learning program serves this mission by providing a framework for students...
SEA Semester: Field Programs in Marine & Environmental Studies
Isn't it worth one semester to study three-quarters of the world? Since 1971, SEA Semester has been a leader in study abroad focused on marine science, environmental studies, and maritime culture. Our interdisciplinary programs challenge students intellectually and physically by combining study of the deep ocean with hands-on research and sailing. Based in the world-renowned scientific community of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, SEA Semester provides undergraduates with the opportunity to study the ocean from a multitude of academic perspectives, and do to it from the platform of a traditional sailing vessel. The program begins with a 6-week shore component in Woods Hole....
AmeriSpan - Study Spanish in Santo Domingo
The Merengue, a national dance, sets the tone in Santo Domingo, the capital. The population of 2.5 million bustles in a city full of museums, shopping, broad boulevards and ultra modern buildings. Nestled amongst the new office buildings is Old Santo Domingo, full of colonial charm and ruins. Our small partner school is located in a residential neighborhood and is part of the director's home. Classes are taught on a covered breezy patio surrounded by fruit trees and flowers. Capacity is limited; so, plan ahead.