IPSL Colombia: Post-Conflict Studies and Afro-Caribbean Culture
- Colombia
- Medellin
- Cartagena
About Program
Study and/or volunteer in Chinchiná and include Medellin and Cartagena for short excursions.
This program combines a Spanish Language & Culture course, the IPSL COSA in Colombia - Community Organizing, Social Activism and Service-Learning, a Service Learning Reflections and Practicum course as well as elective courses centered on Race and Racism, Development in Post-Conflict Societies, Afro-Caribbean Studies and more.
Along with these exciting and relevant courses, that give a true picture of Colombia, there are substantial opportunities for volunteer service. Service-Learning placements are organized at various NGOs, schools and clinics focusing on displaced persons, the peace process in post-conflict areas, animal welfare, home building and education to name a few.
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Program Highlights
- Experience Chinchiná in the heart of the coffee growing region of Colombia
- Include excursions to Medellín and Cartagena
- Learn and serve in the beautiful and bio-diverse coffee growing region of Chinchiná
- Volunteer Service that addresses REAL human needs! Support human rights defenders & social leaders. Examine existing public policies, laws relating to human rights. Work with organizations that address Animal Welfare; Education; Displaced Persons; etc.
- IPSL, the founder of Service-Learning, is a global education institute within the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM.edu). They invest over 83% of their revenues directly back into the communities where they serve.
Response from IPSL Global Institute at NUNM
Dear Sarah...we are so glad that you enjoyed your IPSL Faculty-Led experience! We try to put as much into a short-program as we can and we're happy that you found your time in Cartagena so rewarding (& not absolutely exhausting!). We thank you for your kind words and being a part of the IPSL experience!