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Women's Lives and Experiences in Nicaragua

Granada, Nicaragua

Program Terms:

Summer

Fact Sheet:




GPA:	2.30	Language of Instruction:	English
Year in School:	May apply as freshman; must have at least soph. standing by program begin	Academic Pre-requisites:	One semester university-level Spanish
Experiential Education:	Internship, Volunteer/Service Learning

Program Description:

THE PROGRAM
The women's movement in Nicaragua is arguably the most dynamic in Latin America. Nicaraguan women are taking charge of their lives, empowering themselves economically and politically.
This program will engage you in the lives of some of these women. Talking with them about their societal roles and taking field trips to see different ways that women live will help you understand feminism in the context of a developing country and to become a more engaged citizen in the world community.
The growing number of Spanish speakers in the United States has increased the need for individuals who can speak Spanish and who have an understanding of Latin American culture. This program will also help you gain the necessary language and cultural skills to communicate with Spanish speakers in the U.S.

THE LOCATION
The program is located in Granada, the oldest colonial city in continental America. It sits on the shores of Lake Nicaragua and has retained much of its historic architecture. Granada has a population of 100,000.

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HOUSING & MEALS
You will live with host families. Past participants report that the informal learning with their family was as important as their coursework to their academic experience. In the words of a past student, "I was so glad to live with a host family rather than in a hotel or dorm. It was a great cultural experience."

ACADEMICS
To learn about eligibility requirements, academic offerings, and the academic calendar; click here: Academics - Women in Nicaragua

COST
Below you will find more information on program costs: Summer 2013

STUDENT LIFE
To encourage the maximum use of newly acquired Spanish language skills and immersion into the Nicaraguan culture, all students live with Spanish-speaking families. CEIDEPRO arranges accommodations with carefully selected host families; in general only one student is placed per family.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Nicaragua opened my eyes the world beyond the North American borders and westernized society. I have learned so much about Latin American and Nicaraguan culture, both good and bad, and now see my world in a different light. I am grateful for all I have in the United States and all the opportunities I have been blessed with. I will never forget the people who have bestowed love on me nor the beautiful smiling faces of my friends in El Fortin. I was so grateful to end my college career in El Fortin where my world view was challenged for the first time.

EXPLORE NICARAGUA!
Academic field trips will introduce you to a few of the many faces of Nicaragua. These may include visits to places such as factories in the Free Trade Zones, women's centers, and rural areas to see how cooperatives have been formed.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information click here

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, read the application instructions on the How to Apply Page. Then return to this program brochure page, and click the 'apply now' button at the top of the page.

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.