InteRDom-CCNY

Service-Learning & Caribbean Culture Program in

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic / Summer 2012

This program is offered through InterRDom and FUNGLODE.

Applications are now open for students to participate in the 4-week program from June 9th – July 7th, 2012, which features a 15-hour seminar on Caribbean culture and identity and a number of cultural and social excursions to complement the seminar both within Santo Domingo and in other parts of the country.

The feature of this 4-credit program, as in 2011, is the service-learning externship project, which will be focused in 2012 on urban farming.  Students will work together with a host community organization to establish a community training center for teaching and creating urban farming opportunities. Each student will have a specific role in relation to the project that will complement their academic and career objectives. 

Summer 2011 participant and City College student Eddie Cuesta was particularly pleased with the tailoring of his role in the program to his specific interests.
“I have gained much from my participation in the InteRDom internship program,” he said, “and found it to be rewarding. This program was tailor-made for me.”

Students interested in participating in the program are encouraged to attend an information session with InteRDom and Study Abroad representatives in the City College Study Abroad office on Thursday, February 16th from 12:30 – 2 p.m.  At the information session students will learn more about the itinerary, cost and program logistics, as well as how to begin the application to participate.

Do not delay and apply today!

Students will register for four credits during the Summer Session in the following course:

1. INTL 31004: International Service Learning in DR (4 credits)

Costs:

• Program costs: $2310
• Application fee: $300
• Airfare (approx. $500)
  
• CCNY Tuition for 4 credits