High School Summer Abroad in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Promoting Children's Rights & Education

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Location

Dominican Republic
- Santo Domingo

Length

2 - 4 weeks

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Program Details

Timeframe

Summer

Housing

Host Family

Language

Spanish

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Starting Price

2000

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Global Navigator Scholarships – available only through CIEE – make it easier for you and hundreds of other U.S. high school students to gain an edge from international exchange each summer. Scholarships range from 10 to 100 percent of the cost of tuition of your Global Navigator High School summer program. They are awarded based on a combination of financial need and merit. Merit is evaluated based on your transcript, GPA, and the quality of your application.

Last Updated: Sep 24, 2021

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About Program

With CIEE, you’ll work with an NGO to help provide at-risk youth with vocational training and English-language learning. Your work helps these children gain the skills they need to find better-paying jobs, and perhaps even break the cycle in which they are living.

Enjoy everyday city and rural life in a Caribbean island nation. Swim, stroll, shop, explore – at a laid-back island pace.

In your free time, you’ll enjoy the warmth of the Dominican people, who just may share with you their passion for dominos and baseball, as well as the stunning beauty of this Caribbean jewel that few tourists see.

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Questions & Answers

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite memory would be the first day that I observed at the volunteer summer program where I was impressed by the CIEE students working with the local Dominican children.

I was amazed with how organized the program was and how the CIEE students were utilizing their Spanish language skills in such a natural setting with ease. The CIEE students were fantastic leaders; each had a group of school-age children and were in charge of art projects and other fun activities.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I have been able to reflect quite a bit since the Santo Domingo trip and yes - I do feel I have grown as a person. The children at the summer program are from a low income area and spending time observing the program and hearing about the way of life in their neighborhoods and schools made me feel very grateful for the opportunities I have and the resources in my community.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

CIEE High School Summer Abroad in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

I would select the Santo Domingo program which has a volunteer component at a local summer program with children. It is an amazing opportunity and is very well organized.

There are several activities planned for the CIEE group to see sites around Santo Domingo and the local staff is outstanding. I enjoyed the Spanish classes which were fun and included lessons about food and Dominican culture.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

CIEE is very unique because the staff is caring and listen to the needs of the program participants. The local staff is helpful and strives for each study abroad student to have an excellent experience. One of the CIEE students had a birthday during the trip & the local program director bought a cake and held a (surprise) celebration at the school.

About CIEE Global Navigator

With CIEE Global Navigator High School programs, the possibilities are endless. As a U.S. high school student, you can study abroad from as little as three weeks in the summer to an entire semester or gap year. With more than 60 programs on five continents, you’re sure to find the perfect program to match your personal goals and interests.