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Spain: Combating Climate Change (Summer)
Through hands-on work with community organizations, students learn about local efforts to restore ecosystems and come away feeling more empowered to effect positive change at the community level. For students interested in community organizing, climate change, and exploring the diverse culture, community, and history of southern Spain. Where European, Arabic, and North African influences have int...
Through hands-on work with community organizations, students learn about local efforts to restore ecosystems and come away feeling more empowered to effect positive change at the community level. For students interested in community organizing, climate change, and exploring the diverse culture, community, and history of southern Spain. Where European, Arabic, and North African influences have intertwined for centuries, students explore the region’s environmental challenges and experience daily life in southern Spain. Through community immersion, local partnerships, guest speakers, and Spanish language practice, students gain firsthand insight into both contemporary and historical environmental issues while connecting deeply with the people and culture around them.
Program Highlights
Spanish Language Study: Rapidly improve conversational Spanish skills through a homestay, formalized language instruction, and daily interactions with locals.
Climate Change Remediation: Participate in hands-on work restoring local ecosystems alongside Spanish youth and consider local and global human environmental impacts.
Landscapes and History: Explore local ecology and landscapes, ancient civilizations, castles, Moorish influences, and the oldest irrigation system in Europe.
Gain Global Competencies: Experience new cultures, explore different perspective, and build confidence by navigating unfamiliar environments.
Working alongside a local environmental NGO focused on replanting the native oaks outside of Granada.
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Quick Details
- Cadiz, Spain
- Granada, Spain
- 1-2 Weeks
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Cadiz, Spain
- Granada, Spain
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
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Through hands-on work with community organizations, students learn about local efforts to restore ecosystems and come away feeling more empowered to effect positive change at the community level. For students interested in community organizing, climate change, and exploring the diverse culture, community, and history of southern Spain. Where European, Arabic, and North African influences have intertwined for centuries, students explore the region’s environmental challenges and experience daily life in southern Spain. Through community immersion, local partnerships, guest speakers, and Spanish language practice, students gain firsthand insight into both contemporary and historical environmental issues while connecting deeply with the people and culture around them.
Where There Be Dragons
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Ready to Learn More?
Through hands-on work with community organizations, students learn about local efforts to restore ecosystems and come away feeling more empowered to effect positive change at the community level. For students interested in community organizing, climate change, and exploring the diverse culture, community, and history of southern Spain. Where European, Arabic, and North African influences have intertwined for centuries, students explore the region’s environmental challenges and experience daily life in southern Spain. Through community immersion, local partnerships, guest speakers, and Spanish language practice, students gain firsthand insight into both contemporary and historical environmental issues while connecting deeply with the people and culture around them.
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