High School Study Abroad in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Immerse yourself in the Andes: perform a ritual ceremony for Pachamama, trek over snow-swept passes, and discuss the impacts of large-scale resource extraction with local communities. Dragons’ summer abroad program in Bolivia dives into the heart of the land through intimate homestays, language immersion, and workshops around leadership and global citizenship. Students gain skills and insights about the complicated dynamics of this country and Latin America in general. Bolivia is a land of extremes. Tucked away in the heart of South America, this sparsely populated, landlocked country contains some of the world's richest cultural and ecological diversity. From soaring, glaciated peaks to lush Amazonian tropics, this four-week summer abroad program offers students a transformative adventure through space and time. With South America's largest per capita Indigenous population, Bolivia contains a fascinating blend of vibrant cultures and dramatic landscapes in a modern context of animated socio-political transformation.