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Bolivia: Spanish Language Immersion in the Andes (Summer)
Immerse yourself in the Andes: perform a ritual ceremony for Pachamama, trek over snow-swept passes, and discuss the impacts of large-scale resource extraction with local communities. Dragons’ summer abroad program in Bolivia dives into the heart of the land through intimate homestays, language immersion, and workshops around leadership and global citizenship. Students gain skills and insights abo...
Immerse yourself in the Andes: perform a ritual ceremony for Pachamama, trek over snow-swept passes, and discuss the impacts of large-scale resource extraction with local communities. Dragons’ summer abroad program in Bolivia dives into the heart of the land through intimate homestays, language immersion, and workshops around leadership and global citizenship. Students gain skills and insights about the complicated dynamics of this country and Latin America in general. Bolivia is a land of extremes. Tucked away in the heart of South America, this sparsely populated, landlocked country contains some of the world's richest cultural and ecological diversity. From soaring, glaciated peaks to lush Amazonian tropics, this four-week summer abroad program offers students a transformative adventur...
Program Highlights
Explore land use and relationships, indigenous identity and representation, social and political activism, the coca leaf, sustainable agriculture, and the arts.
Deepen your Spanish language skills through personalized instruction and an extended homestay in a Quechua farming community.
Explore the dramatic twin cities of La Paz and El Alto by air, via the extensive cable car system that serves as the primary means of public transportation in this bustling urban center.
Develop leadership and trekking skills in Bolivia’s diverse natural landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the high Andes into the lush folds of the Amazon rainforest.
Engage with Bolivia’s inspiring legacy of social mobilization, resistance, and indigenous representation.
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- Cochabamba, Bolivia
- 2-4 Weeks
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- All Nationalities
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Overall, just incredible.
by: litalnsProgram: Bolivia: Spanish Language Immersion in the Andes (Summer)The month I spent in Bolivia with Where There Be Dragons was meaningful, educational, eye-opening, and of course, fun! The small group setting created a family-like dynamic between us travelers, and our four instructors were caring, responsible, funny, and knowledgeable. The home-stay portion of the trip was by far my favorite, and my Spanish language skills improved immensely, as I was able to take what I learned in Spanish classes and apply it to real-life situations. Academics: We particip...
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Locations
- Cochabamba, Bolivia
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
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