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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Public Health in Santiago
Assess the health needs of semi-urban communities in Santiago de los Caballeros and participate in field-based public health education initiatives. Alongside local NGO, Red Misericordia, take part in activities that encourage children and teens to follow healthy habits, like healthy eating, physical activity, personal hygiene, and adequate sleep. Analyze the ways local organizations are detecting,...
Assess the health needs of semi-urban communities in Santiago de los Caballeros and participate in field-based public health education initiatives. Alongside local NGO, Red Misericordia, take part in activities that encourage children and teens to follow healthy habits, like healthy eating, physical activity, personal hygiene, and adequate sleep. Analyze the ways local organizations are detecting, preventing, and responding to factors that negatively affect the community’s general well-being. Throughout the program, reflect on your service and on what you’ve learned about basic care, safety, mental health, health education, and general education in the second largest Caribbean nation. Transform your ideas into an actionable plan for future service or to pursue a career in public health. ...
Program Highlights
Soak in Dominican natural beauty on a hike up a stunning green mountain, a swim in a picture-perfect beach, or a boat tour around tropical mangroves.
Take dream-worthy pictures on the giant swing flying over the sea in Monte Cristi, a spectacular hidden gem of a town on the northern coast.
Stroll the streets of historic Santo Domingo where the first hospital of the Western Hemisphere was built, Hospital San Nicolás de Bari.
Take an overnight trip to Los Haitises National Park, the area with the greatest biodiversity in the Caribbean and home to unspoiled beaches, a lush rainforest, and caverns.
Slice, dice, and savor in a cooking class at your homestay, and then take the recipe home to share a delicious Dominican dish with friends or family.
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Quick Details
- Santiago, Dominican Republic
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- American
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I learned so much about myself, others, and the problems that the world has regarding public health.
June 30, 2025by: Lee LopezThis experience was enjoyable to the utmost degree. I learned so much about myself, others, and the problems that the world has regarding public health. I genuinely believe that I will take what I have learned in this program and apply it to my life back home. In addition, this program put me on track to becoming a better person.
Program Details
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Locations
- Santiago, Dominican Republic
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Assess the health needs of semi-urban communities in Santiago de los Caballeros and participate in field-based public health education initiatives. Alongside local NGO, Red Misericordia, take part in activities that encourage children and teens to follow healthy habits, like healthy eating, physical activity, personal hygiene, and adequate sleep. Analyze the ways local organizations are detecting, preventing, and responding to factors that negatively affect the community’s general well-being. Throughout the program, reflect on your service and on what you’ve learned about basic care, safety, mental health, health education, and general education in the second largest Caribbean nation. Transform your ideas into an actionable plan for future service or to pursue a career in public health. ...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Assess the health needs of semi-urban communities in Santiago de los Caballeros and participate in field-based public health education initiatives. Alongside local NGO, Red Misericordia, take part in activities that encourage children and teens to follow healthy habits, like healthy eating, physical activity, personal hygiene, and adequate sleep. Analyze the ways local organizations are detecting, preventing, and responding to factors that negatively affect the community’s general well-being. Throughout the program, reflect on your service and on what you’ve learned about basic care, safety, mental health, health education, and general education in the second largest Caribbean nation. Transform your ideas into an actionable plan for future service or to pursue a career in public health. ...
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