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Study Abroad Programs Focusing on 'Sustainability through Community' with CELL
CELL's unique study abroad programs focus on sustainability through community and are designed for students who believe that they can make a difference in the world: students who would like to play an active role in creating long-term solutions to problems facing our global communities and environment. Semester programs consist of a combination of structured course work, field-learning experiences, service-learning opportunities, and development of individual action plans for environmental stewardship. Our programs are interdisciplinary by design and fit any major or program of study. * CELL Costa Rica/Honduras/Nicaragua Program In this three-country experiential learning program, you will work with Heifer International,...
CIEE Liberal Arts Program in Managua, Nicaragua
While broad in its academic scope, the Liberal Arts program is particularly appropriate for students with an interest in social sciences, social justice, and development studies. The program enables participants to refine their Spanish language skills through an intensive Spanish language course prior to the regular semester; to enhance their understanding of contemporary Nicaraguan society through the CIEE core course; and to take courses in a wide variety of academic interests through direct matriculation at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Academic Program The Liberal Arts program provides a supportive environment for students who have at least five semesters of college-level...
Nicaragua Volunteer Healthcare Program
Who Should Volunteer at the Clinic? Anybody! (You don't even need to have any formal health care training) Social workers, retired people, physicians, students, nurses, teachers, lawyers, EMTs, civilians, surgeons, the general public, armed forces personnel, specialty physicians, veterinarians, dental hygienists, pharmacists, general dentists, specialty dentists, podiatrists, chiropractors, healthcare social workers, optometrists, physical therapists, and even other caring people may volunteer health care services anywhere in Tola Nicaragua. In fact, we've seen everybody from Peace Corps workers to the layperson volunteer health care services all over the world.
SIT Study Abroad
A pioneer in experiential, field-based study abroad, SIT Study Abroad provides academically engaging semester and summer programs in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East for undergraduate students. "SIT Nicaragua taught me to imagine another world and begin creating it. All the conversations I had with my companeros, teachers, and homestay family seemed to end with the same question: if we don't like how things are, what are we going to do about it?" -- Mariella Castaldi, SIT Study Abroad Nicaragua Fall 2009, Oberlin College Focus on Critical Global Issues SIT Study Abroad programs examine critical global issues...
Comparative Internships Costa Rica/Nicaragua: Health Care, Social Work, Environment
Program participants can arrive any time based upon their needs and schedules. Interns can work for a minimum of eight weeks and a maximum of sixteen, longer stays can be negotiated for certain projects. We require at least eight weeks commitment.
Semester Abroad in Managua, Nicaragua with Fairfield University
Fairfield University's semester program in Managua is located at the Universidad Centroamericana (UCA). Founded in 1960 by the Jesuits, UCA's mission is to prepare young people for leadership roles in the development of their country. With that in mind, this programs offers North American students an opportunity to understand the challenges facing Nicaraguans as they confront issues of poverty, economic competitivness, and infrastructure development, and offers insights into Nicaragua's relationship with wolrd powers and trading partners. The programs provides students with a tranforming experience, develops awareness of social justice issues, and prepares them for committed citizenship. In keeping with the strong...
Carpe Diem Latitudes Program
Latitudes - Semester Overseas + Internship Small group semester abroad, followed by semester solo internship of your choosing. Many different areas of internships available, from teaching English to working with animals. Latitudes is Carpe Diem's seven-month personalized study abroad program that allows for a broad exposure to a fascinating region of the earth with a group of peers, followed by three months of focused solo work and travel in a country of your choice.
Sustainable Development and Social Change in Central America
Covering 0.5% of the world's land area, Central America contains 5% of all know 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....
Nicaragua: Revolution,Transformation and Civil Society
The School for International Training's Study Abroad programs offer field-based study in over 57 countries. Students earn 16 semester credits on a 15-week experience designed to encourage a global awareness that enables people to live and act in an interdependent world. Groups of seven to 25 students are lead by one or two academic directors. Nicaragua was flung to the forefront of international attention with the triumph of the Sandinista Popular Revolution in 1979. Internal and US opposition to Sandinista reforms led to the Contra War, which cost an enormous number of Nicaraguan lives and devastated the economy. Today, despite significant...