AFS Intercultural Programs: HS Abroad in Dominican Republic

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AFS Intercultural Programs: HS Abroad in Dominican Republic

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Program Overview

Explore everything the Dominican Republic has to offer by living with a host family and experiencing a warm, colorful way of life. Discover the highest mountain and deepest valley in the Caribbean, as well as rainforests, deserts, and white sand beaches! The Dominican Republic boasts a strong industry of ecotourism and provides many opportunities to connect with nature through hiking, birdwatching, and exploring national parks. Dominicans are welcoming people with a great sense of humor who are happy to share all the things they consider to be “muy dominicano.” They are proud of their heritage and are welcoming to those who want to visit and learn more about the things that mean most to them – which is often family!

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Program Highlights

Be encouraged to develop a strong work ethic and to become frugal and independent. A large emphasis is placed on education as a way of attaining these attributes.

Participate in extracurricular activities at school depending on where you’re placed. It’ll be important to be proactive and find these activities in your community outside of school.

Live with host families in different cities located all over the country: the countryside, in the mountains, near beaches, small towns, or in large cities like the capital.

Experience tight knit Dominican families, so your social life will likely be centered on family or a small group of your host siblings’ friends.

Find a wide range of foods incorporated into meals, such as meat, seafood, grains, vegetables, and corn, which is native to the island. Make sure to try the mangú!