CIEE: Santo Domingo - Liberal Arts
- Location(s): Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Get to know the Dominican people and significantly improve your Spanish skills in Santo Domingo. Through fascinating courses, an internship with a grassroots organization, and volunteer opportunities, you’ll learn about the the country’s rich hist... read more
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I gained a new sense of autonomy and really got a chance to see my flaws and work on them. I also gained amazing lifelong friends and I mean that. Ni'Shele Jackson - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned that I'm not very good at languages and feel uncomfortable when I don't know what's going on around me. But I did learn that I could get through it. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned so much about myself, my culture and my country while I was gone. I also learned so much about the culture, country and people of the Dominican Republic. It was an amazing experience and definitely worthwhile. Some aspects of life in DR were difficult but in the end I think I gained an invaluable experience that I woul... Deborah O - Trinity University View Entire Review
Yes. Nancy M - Barnard College View Entire Review
My experience studying abroad was worthwile. I learned alot and I came back almost fluent. This is just what I need to improve on my ability to not only speak the language, but read and write with wisdon and understanding as well. Latoya J - Clark Atlanta University View Entire Review
I gained a great deal of self growth and language skill. It definitely helped me to confront a lot of my weaker areas. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned so much about culture and new experiences. I learned to go with the flow! elisabeth.liu.5 - Fordham University View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile! Nina R - Western Washington University View Entire Review
It definitely was worthwhile because I learned a tremendous amount about myself and gave me a new sense of awareness that I have not had in my life. I have become a better communicator, and translator of ideas. Additionally I am way more independent than before. Perry L - University of the Pacific View Entire Review
I learned a lot during my time abroad. I learned about a different culture, I learned more Spanish and I learned how people function in developing countries. I was certainly impressed by some aspects of public health in the Dominican Republic, so much that I think we can learn a thing or two from them here in America. I also ... Mohammed M - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
About
Study abroad in Santo Domingo you'll:
- Improve your Spanish language skills significantly through advanced-level courses
- Have the chance to intern with a local development organization
- See the colonial zone, an anthropological museum, ecological preserves, the Samaná Peninsula, and the Cibao region
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Caribbean Studies
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
Minimum GPA:
2.75Website
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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