Winter Study Abroad in the Dominican Republic

Global Service in the Dominican Republic (BSGC338D/LASC369R): is a 3-credit winter study abroad program, which is based on the premise that service-learning is a value response to social issues faced by marginalized communities. This program was developed with funding from the UMD Stamp Service-Learning Fellowship.

While living with local host families and engaging in daily service and reflection activities, students will also participate in seminars that focus on various aspects of Dominican life, including: education, history, dance, food, and Dominican/Haitian race relations.

The course is cross-listed with Latin American Studies, has been approved for Diversity and Cultural Competency General Education and Global Poverty Minor elective. Intermediate-level Spanish recommended but not required.

The program fee is $2195 and includes tuition, housing with host families, delicious meals, and excursions. Day trips to Santo Domingo and Sosúa Beach are included!

The Program Director, Malaika Serrano, will be at the Study Abroad Fair on September 10 and is happy to answer any questions about the program. To apply or learn more, please see: http://ter.ps/wtdr.

Malaika Marable Serrano | Associate Director, Global Communities | College of Behavioral and Social Sciences | University of Maryland | 0111 Dorchester Hall | College Park, MD 20742 | T: 301.405.0672| F: 301.314.7708 | globalcommunities.umd.edu