Description

Nicaragua is the new eco-destination for alternative study abroad in Central America. Tropical climate, untouched beaches, active volcanoes, and crater lakes make Nicaragua a truly beautiful location. This trip takes you to the northwest part of the country to Leon and offers opportunities to explore the rest of the country on unique excursions. Five days a week you will be enrolled in Spanish classes at a local language school to increase your proficiency. In the afternoons, take part in various cultural activities to build your language skills in other contexts. On the remaining free days, spend time with your host family and fellow students, exploring the town and nightlife, relaxing on the beach or taking part in exciting excursions, such as volcano boarding, surfing, eco-explorations and historic tours. This 4-week or 8-week adventure will earn you 3 to 6 semester credits from our American partner university, Seattle Central Community College.

Here's a look at what your schedule will be like:

* Day 1- On Saturday you will be met at Managua airport by a volunteer coordinator and transferred to Leon. Once there, enjoy a welcome dinner where you will be introduced to your host family and fellow volunteers. The following day, take a city tour of Leon to get you oriented.
* Day 3 Orientation for your language class begins in the morning, where you will meet your instructor.
* Day 3 to Day 29 Study Spanish and Explore this program is five days a week. During the weekends we organize a variety of exciting activities and excursions to help you maximize your time in Leon and Nicaragua.
* Day 30 Travel to Managua for your return trip home. Or continue the program for 30 additional days with more options for travel and excursions.

Highlights

Learn Spanish and explore the rest of the country on unique cultural excursions! Five days a week you will be enrolled in Spanish classes at a local language school to increase your proficiency. In the afternoons, take part in various cultural activities to build your language skills in other contexts. You will be simultaneously enrolled in Seattle Central Community College's course called Spanish Language through Experiential Activities (HUM 291). The goal of this course is for students to enhance their language skills via travel/research to various historic sites, cultural events, exhibits, etc. (Offered for 1 or 2 months)

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Subject Areas

• Humanities
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 1,995.00 (1 month) USD 3,995.00 (2 months)

Program Fees Include:

* Full tuition and fees for Seattle Central Community College
* Official transcript from Seattle Central Community College upon successful completion of the program (you must request it through Seattle and there is a minimal charge of USD 3.50)
* Volunteer placement, monitoring, and evaluation
* Airfare
* Airport transfers to project location and back
* Welcome dinner
* Full on-site orientation led by program director and project staff
* Accommodation throughout the program
* 3 meals a day
* 24-hour support from the NicaEco on-site staff
* 3 weekend activities/excursions (all meals, transportation and accommodations are provided on excursions)
* Bilingual guide
* Basic health and accident insurance
* Optional pre-paid cell phone rental
* Wi-fi available in some locations

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment