CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

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The Liberal Arts study abroad program in Santiago, Dominican Republic is designed for students with two-years of college-level Spanish or the equivalent and an interest in Caribbean area studies.

Provider: CIEE
Location(s): Santiago, Dominican Republic
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Kathryn S.

08/25/2011

Challenging And Rewarding But You Have To Work For It.

Absolutely. Again, this study abroad experience is great for students that are proactive and willing to work hard. I learned a lot through volunteering outside of school and engaging my host family. I hope to go back soon.

Nancy M.

05/10/2011

Dominican Republic: A Whole New World

Yes. Because of my study abroad experience I now understand human rights from a completely different perspective. My life and my perspective on the world has been totally changed.

Danyeal R.

02/16/2011

Que Viva La Republica Dominicana

After this program, I can honestly say that I am graduating with a well-rounded Spanish language and cultural experience.

Ashley D.

05/15/2010

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I loved this program. I did not come into this program with the mindset of "hey I'm a junior in college let's go study abroad!" I came into this program with the mindset of therapy, recooperation, and self healing based on previous events that happened before I left for the DR. Because of this, I did not have a typical study abr...

Daniel D.

05/05/2010

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Personally, it made me realize just how much of a control freak I am. The Dominican Republic is not conducive to that way of being, and it has taught me patience like I never would have imagined. Academically and in terms of career goals, I now have a very clear idea of what I would like to do with myself after I graduate. Up...

Juliana K.

02/15/2010

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The immersion, hands down. Classes were great and they definitely supported us in our field assignments, but the time we spent in our communities was invaluable. I don't know of many other programs where cultural immersion as academically and socially crucial as it was for us. We were and will always be outsiders in the Dominica...