Study Abroad in Honduras
For all you divers and adventurers, the Caribbean Sea and its wonders await you. A place that screams exotic, Honduras, the second largest country in Central America, is filled with diversity. The Honduras mainland is rich in Mayan culture and the islands that form the Honduras’ Bay Islands are breathtaking. Honduras draws history buffs as well as adventure craving travelers to its country.
Honduras has the largest tropical biosphere in North America. This not only makes it difficult in terms of which program to choose, but also where to go! The possibilities include being on the borders of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, or enjoying the coastline of the Carribean Sea. In addition, consider these factors when deciding:
Language
The national language of Honduras is Spanish. Other recognized languages include Garifuna and Miskito, though they are more regionally spoken than nationally. Learning the Spanish language is essential to keeping pace with the rapidly growing Hispanic community and culture. Spanish has been the official language for over twenty countries, as of today, and it is prominent both in Europe and the Americas, placing only second to Mandarin in terms of its number of native speakers throughout the world. It is safe to say that the benefits of learning Spanish will be both a personal and professional gain.
Housing
Housing, above all, is a personal preference that can be the difference that makes your study abroad program worthwhile, or one to forget. Be aware of yourself, especially your wants and needs. The homestay option is always a highly recommended choice of housing. The reason being is that there are simply no other people that know the city as well as its inhabitants. In addition, you get the added comfort of a family to take care of you, as well as the native foods, lifestyles and activities.
However, if you feel that exploring on your own, living with students from around the world and creating lasting relationships are more your style, living in the apartments or dormitories is for you. It may sound selfish, but think of yourself first for this decision, as you’ll be the only one walking away with your experiences!
The housing choices are centered on immersive opportunities that are endless, especially the Carpe Diem Education program, where options include Camping, Guest Housing, Home-stay, Hostels, or Volunteer Housing.
Arguably, the most popular city in Honduras is Coxen Hole, the capital of the Roatan, which is the largest of the Honduras’ Bay Islands. Fun activities in Roatán include diving, eco-tourism, and adventure sports.
A historically enriched city is Copán, an archaeological site of the Mayan civilization. The Mayan civilization is noted for the emergence of the first fully developed language of the pre-Columbian Americas.
The combination of beautiful beaches and rich history makes Honduras a top-tier destination. While visiting, students and travelers will appreciate the fusion of the European and Central American influence on this beautiful country.
So you're finally planning for your study abroad trip, and you realize that money might be an issue. Take advantage of these scholarships:
- Fulbright provides scholarships to choose from for those studying in Honduras.
- More Study Abroad Grants and Scholarships »
