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  • Colombia
Length
1 - 2 weeks
Program Categories
Cultural Immersion Language Immersion
Financial Support
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
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Program Details

Timeframe
Spring
Housing
Host Family
Language
Spanish

Pricing

Starting Price
2000
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Some Meals
What's Not Included
Some Activities Domestic Airfare Some Meals Visa
Oct 25, 2021
Dec 04, 2015
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About Program

Colombia’s diverse, vibrant lifestyle is influenced by its indigenous, African, and European heritage. On this two-week Global Prep program, you and your group will explore the country’s dynamic culture, starting with the city of Popayan, which offers ornate churches, colorful markets, and fascinating archeological sites. You’ll also have the chance to venture into Colombia’s lush natural landscape and take part in activities like horseback riding and hiking. By living with a local host family, you’ll truly become a part of Colombian daily life as you share conversations and cultural insights around the dinner table.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with AFS-USA for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

AFS-USA is committed to providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities, including mixed heritage, foreign nationalities, and all socio-economic levels.
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LGBTQIA+ Support

AFS-USA welcomes members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and actively encourages and supports their participation in all types of AFS opportunities, including studying abroad, volunteering, and hosting exchange students.
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Accessibility Support

AFS-USA is committed to practicing and promoting accessibility and inclusion.
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Program Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Spanish – the best way to develop your foreign language skills.
  • Make connections and memories you'll never forget with other AFS exchange students from all over the world.
  • Live with a host family to deepen your immersion and connection to Colombian culture. If you’re like most AFSers, you won’t want to leave this second family and home.
  • You and your group will spend a few days at the Puracé National Park, where you can visit natural wonders like hot springs and towering volcanos!
  • Become a global citizen. Gain intercultural communication skills. Build your college and career resume. Help create a more peaceful, understanding world.

Scholarships

AFS-USA Scholarships

AFS-USA Grants & Scholarships

We offer $1 million dollars in merit and need-based scholarships thanks to the generosity of numerous donors who have a deep connection with AFS and value intercultural exchange. These scholarships range from $1,000 to full tuition, for both our summer and year/semester study abroad programs.

Value
$1,000 - $5,000
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Sarah
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Yes, I recommend this program

My AFS experience in Colombia!

Dec 4, 2015

My trip to Colombia with AFS was the best 2 weeks of my life. Every single day I think about my experience in Colombia. AFS Colombia are very caring people and want you to experience what Colombia has to offer. You learn so many new things about Colombia while you're there. Even trying new foods! Each day you experience a new activity such as going to a Joropo Festival, camping, spending time with your host family, attending a dance class and so much more. You make so many friends and meet so many amazing people that you will miss them once you leave Colombia. My most favorite part was going to a Colombian elementary school and helping one of my fellow AFSers with her project which was "Kids Tales" since she won the project change visionary award. Being able to meet Colombian children and talking to them was the best experience I had in Colombia. Overall, Colombia is the best place to go on a summer exchange trip. You will fall in love with the country.

What would you improve about this program?
If I had to change one thing about this program, I would want to experience other parts of Colombia. Even though I was in Bogota and Villavicencio, I wish I had the opportunity to go to Medellin, Cali and Baranquilla in Colombia. Also, I would love for the program to be extended and longer than 2 weeks. When the program ended, I didn't even want to come back home!
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Location

Location:
Colombia
Currency:
Colombian Peso
Weather:
Jan-Mar
93 F / 34 F
Apr-Jun
93 F / 36 F
Jul-Sep
97 F / 34 F
Oct-Dec
93 F / 34 F
Airports:
El Dorado International BOG José María Córdova International MDE Rafael Núñez International CTG
( BOG )
José María Córdova International
( MDE )
Rafael Núñez International
( CTG )

Colombia has become the hip travel destination in South America and boasts a growing tourism sector. Colombians are fun, friendly, and proud of their beautiful country. Colombia boasts truly stunning landscapes including lush jungle, arid desert, Caribbean coastline, and the Andes mountains, including the world famous Colombian coffee zone. Along with both modern and cosmopolitan cities like Medellin and historical centers like Cartagena, there is just so much to enjoy and explore in Colombia!

About AFS-USA

AFS-USA (formerly the American Field Service), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world through independent, nonprofit AFS Organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office, and headed up by a...

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