Program Highlights

• In Dominican culture, teenagers are encouraged to develop a strong work ethic and to become frugal and independent. A large emphasis is placed on education as a way of attaining these attributes.
• Depending on where you’re placed, there may be limited extracurricular activities at school, so it’ll be important to be proactive and find these activities in your community outside of school.
• All exchange students will live with host families in different cities located all over the country: the countryside, in the mountains, near beaches, small towns, or in large cities like the capital.
• Dominican families are often tight knit, so your social life will likely be centered on family or a small group of your host siblings’ friends.
• In the Dominican Republic, you’ll find a wide range of foods incorporated into meals, such as meat, seafood, grains, vegetables, and corn, which is native to the island. Make sure to try the mangú!