High School Study Abroad in Panama

Panama Cultures and Tropical Paradise

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Native Life Brave and colorful cultures, the Emberas (on the mainland) and Kunas (in the Caribbean) have resisted the colonization of their territories for more than three centuries. While they share many religious and cultural similarities, these two cultures have very unique traditions and lifestyles. The intricate geometrical patterns of black ink that cover the Embera's bodies along with thei...

AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Panama

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The warm and hospitable people of Panama's will welcome you with open arms. The country's name comes from a Native American word meaning place of many fish, and here you'll find beaches of unparalleled beauty with coral gardens lining their shores and rainforests with exotic animals and rare birds everywhere. Mestizos, people of mixed Native American and European descent, make up 70 percent of the...

Sea|mester Study Abroad at Sea

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Global semester at sea programs offering credit in marine and nautical science, communication and leadership, while voyaging throughout the world's oceans aboard traditionally rigged schooners. Voyage duration ranges from 20 to 90 days. If you're looking for a unique educational adventure, one that is not confined by the four walls of a traditional classroom, then Sea|mester could be the right...

Be Adventurous in Panama with Humantropic!

Humantropic Adventures Panama is a unique summer abroad program centered in the Republic of Panama. Here, we operate under the assumption that you have unique and valuable perspectives and that you can have a positive impact on the world no matter your age; you are a beautiful and complex human being, and you are just getting started. Journey with us in intensive language study and practice, cultu...

AMIGOS Summer Programs

Since AMIGOS was founded in 1965, more than 25,000 young people have participated in the Summer Program. In the Summer Program, you will live with a host family, working with a team of 2-3 Volunteers, immersing yourself in the language and culture of your Latin American host community. With an elaborate system for safety and guidance supporting you, you and your partner(s) will have the opport...

Tropical Challenge Semester for Teens

The Tropical Challenge course offers the opportunity to get certified as a raft guide, scuba diver, and swift water rescue technician. Students learn how to whitewater kayak, about Costa Rican culture, and find themselves doing something new to our lineup: rock-climbing. Have an unforgettable adventure while earning up to 12 school credits. Core Activities: - CPR/First Aid Training (2-3 days...