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Guatemala: Spanish Language Intensive (Summer)
At dawn, a howler monkey cries from the branch of a giant cieba tree. In the Cuchumatanes Mountains, a young woman rises to grind corn on a stone petate. Along Avenida Reforma, street children juggle oranges for change as businessmen tuck into air-conditioned office buildings. Investigate issues of social justice amidst Guatemala’s diverse landscapes and communities while improving your Spanish ...
At dawn, a howler monkey cries from the branch of a giant cieba tree. In the Cuchumatanes Mountains, a young woman rises to grind corn on a stone petate. Along Avenida Reforma, street children juggle oranges for change as businessmen tuck into air-conditioned office buildings. Investigate issues of social justice amidst Guatemala’s diverse landscapes and communities while improving your Spanish language skills through personalized instruction. Our summer abroad course begins in Antigua, where we explore colorful markets, hike through coffee plantations, and begin our first Spanish lessons. We ride the infamous Chicken Bus—a colorful and chromed-out version of a 1990s Blue Byrd school bus—to the sparkling shores of sacred Lake Atitlan and settle in for a week of homestays at our program b...
Program Highlights
Attend one-on-one interactive instruction for four to five hours a day, with language immersion throughout.
Experience a homestay with a local family, including language school.
Witness the syncretism of Catholicism and Maya spirituality, Maya cosmovision, and cycles of time.
Support community projects and social justice movements through a range of learning service initiatives.
Learn about modernization and globalization, impact of education and tourism on indigenous culture, free trade, and exploration of minority empowerment issues.
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- Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
- 2-4 Weeks
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- Student Exchange
- All Nationalities
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A Summer in Paradise
by: Sarah JuddProgram: Guatemala: Spanish Language Intensive (Summer)My summer in Guatemala was an amazing experience. The Program Where There Be Dragons provided fantastic opportunities with many learning experiences and awesome instructors. The living situations were at times difficult, but I also think that enhanced our full cultural immersion. I loved this program and would recommend it to any teen interested in learning more about not only spanish, but themselves.
An interesting and rewarding look into Guatemalan culture and life.
by: djc.changProgram: Guatemala: Spanish Language Intensive (Summer)Over the course of 6 weeks, we trekked for 4 days, learned Spanish at a Guatemalan school, and learned about everything from a Guatemalan weaving to their Mayan ceremonies. Academics: Over the course of 6 weeks, we did not simply walk around Guatemala, but actually were taught the sad yet very interesting history between the United Fruit Company and Guatemala. We also learned about being social activist and also worked at a microcooperative. Cultural Immersion: The cultural immersion was o...
Global citizenship and personal development in a culture immersion program
by: Delia LaJeunesseProgram: Guatemala: Spanish Language Intensive (Summer)Dragons programs provide a truly unique and unforgettable experience. The focus on self in the global context provides students the opportunity to see tremendous growth within themselves as they encounter difficult situations and are immersed in a world that is so wholly different from what they know. Where There Be Dragons causes students to recognize their role in the world and take in the interconnectedness of the globe. As they observe the culture around them there is an opportunity to refle...
Program Details
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Locations
- Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Types & Subjects
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
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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