AFS Intercultural Programs: HS Abroad in Dominican Republic

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!