Description

SERVICE LEARNING

UPAEP recognizes the interest of International Students to collaborate with community organizations to enhance the quality of life of its members. Also recognised as a private catholic university with a strong social commitment, UPAEP goes further by offering service learning programs to International Students.
Such programs include an important academic component combined with a service in the community which allow students to obtain credits for those programs.

Projects in the community are diverse and include most of the main fields of study such as education, nursing, pre med and medical studies, business, and liberal arts.

Programs are offered during the entire year and tailor made programs are offered upon special request.

Highlights

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Students from Universities in the U.S and other countries abroad will work with different communities depending upon the students' interest, academic field, career goals, or expertise. No previous experience is needed just a willingness to learn about another culture, to improve the lives of others less fortunate, and to care about person at growth. Based upon information received on the application , service learning volunteers will be assigned to a specific community and to a project that most appropriately fits your needs.

Projects are diverse and include most of the main fields of study such as:

- Education
- Pre med
- Medical Studies
- Nursing
- Business
- Liberal Arts

Depending upon a participant's field of study, the service learning includes a practicum element either in public or private hospitals, schools as well as in indigenous communities or NGOs.

Qualifications

WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. An intermediate level of Spanish is recommended. Students in Social Work, Environmental Studies, Nutrition, Public Health, Education, Counseling, Architecture, English as a Second Language, Business, Anthropology, Sociology, Craft Arts as well as other areas are invited to apply. The range of projects appropriate to a variety of student interests is great.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Starting from 400! Check the website for more information about costs.

Program Fees Include:

- Program fees
- Homestay: (includes 3 meals, room and board)

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-60

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Dormitory
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

UPAEP University's Mission Statement

The UPAEP University's purpose can be summarized in a simple paragraph which embraces the philosophy and the international nature of this institution: To create reasoning trends and forge the leaders who will reshape society.

Year Founded

1973