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It's not too late to apply! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis through March 15, 2013. Apply now while spaces are still available!
Dates 7 weeks:
Students will learn about the people and culture of Guatemala, will participate in a service learning experience, will learn/enhance Spanish language skills, and will experience the socio-cultural environment of Guatemala through a homestay with a local family. The program is designed for social work majors or minors or students who are looking for ways to get involved in the variety of agencies and programs available in the communities around Lake Atitlán. It is estimated that 80% of the population of Guatemala earns about $2 a day. Discussion in the program will explore the link between poverty and health, child welfare, education, environment and other consequences. In addition, we will explore the lingering effects of the Civil War, discrimination, and ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Stan (2005) and Tropical Storm Agatha (2010). Cost of this seven-week program can be found in the above Budget Sheet. Early application is advisable for all NC State Summer Programs. Location Lake Atitlán is one of the most majestic and scenic spots in all of Latin America. Ringed by dormant volcanoes and about a mile in elevation, Lake Atitlán was formed out of an ancient volcanic basin. Dotting the shores of the lake are a dozen small villages inhabited by the contemporary descendants of the ancient Maya. This area is one of the best places in the country to learn about this amazingly durable and vibrant Mayan culture. Panajachel is the largest town, with a population of 8,000, and is the headquarters for the program. The view of the lake from Panajachel is magnificent and attracts many tourists. Students will explore the area
during the program, as the program will focus on the impact of a variety of
social welfare issues on the cultural, social and physical environment in the
communities around Lake Atitlán.
Course:
As a major component of this program, all students will spend four hours each afternoon for the first two weeks working one-on-one with a Spanish language teacher. Mornings will be spent at service-learning placements, visiting local agencies, listening to guest lecturers, or working on projects for class. Students will work full-time in the service-learning placement during the last five weeks. Students earn 6 hours of social work class credit at either the BSW or MSW level. This course meets the Global Knowledge (GK) general education requirement. SW 440/540 International Learning Experience In Social Work (6 CH) Students will spend time each week as part of a service learning work experience in a governmental, non-governmental, neighborhood or community organization. Students will spend time each day in a direct hands-on learning experience in an agency or organization. An account of this experience is required via a reflective journal and PowerPoint presentation. Housing & Meals During the program each student will be housed with a Guatemalan family in one of the communities around the lake. Students will receive lodging, breakfast, lunch, and dinner and laundry services. Families help students learn Spanish and establish networks in the community. During excursions, students will lodge in hotels, two to a room, and a meal allowance will be provided. Excursions & Events
We arrange an three-night excursion after the language classes are over (Thursday through Sunday) to Antigua. We participate in a tour or group service learning project at the God's Child Project. We have arranged a variety of day-trip excursions for students, and plans for the 2013 program include Iximche Ruins, Patzun for Corpus Christi, Chichicastenango for a Market Day, and Santa Lucia to visit a project with widows of the civil war. In addition, there is an eco-hike from San Marcos to Santa Cruz and a zipline activity in the local nature reserve.
Financial Aid Financial aid may be available to help qualified NC State students meet the expenses of NC State study abroad programs. Students from other institutions should contact their home institution study abroad and financial aid offices for information. For additional funding, NC State students should consider applying for a study abroad scholarship from the Study Abroad Office. Resident Faculty The Guatemala program is co-led by NC State faculty Linda Williams, Director of BSW Program, and Kathy Osborne, BSW Field Director, both in the Department of Social Work. For further information contact: Prof. Linda Williams The University reserves the right to alter the program format and/or costs in case of conditions beyond its control. If the program is canceled or a student withdraws, a refund of program costs may not be available in all cases. Please refer to the Study Abroad Office Refund Policy for details. Contact us at: study_abroad@ncsu.edu
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NOTE: The application deadline was Feb. 8, with a notification on Feb. 22. Applicants applying in the second round should submit their complete applications as soon as possible. Decisions for the second round of applications will be made on a rolling basis until the program fills.