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International Service-Learning Opportunities
I-Alternative Spring BreakShort-Term Service-Learning Courses
International Community Development Initiative International Partnership for Service-Learning &
Leadership
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Int’l Alternative Spring Break (iASB)
• No plans for spring break? • Join us for an experience
that will change your life!
Cost: ~$1,600Length of Time: 8 days
Academic Credit: Yes! 1 credit hour per trip.
Trips in Spring 2012:Costa Rica, Dominican Republic,
Ecuador, Nicaragua & PeruApproximate Deadline:
Lottery is around the end of November
Short-Term International Service-Learning Courses
• Blend travel, academic coursework, and service.
• Class meetings in Spring ;travel May-August (2-5 weeks).
Cost: ~$1,600 to $5,500Length of Time: 2 -4 Weeks
Academic Credit: Yes! Varies based on course between 3-9 credits.
Spring/Summer Course Destinations:Uganda, Wales, Russia, Germany,
MexicoApproximate Deadline:
Deadlines vary, typically around January
Int’l Partnership for Service-Learning & Leadership (IPSL)
• Allows students to participate in service-learning programs for academic credit.
• Offers 9 undergraduate service-learning programs in 8 nations -- 3,000 students from 400+ U.S. institutions have participated!
Cost:$5,000 to $15,000Length of Time:
Varies from 1 month to 1 semesterAcademic Credit:
Yes! Amount depends on program of study and duration of time.Program Locations:
Ecuador, France, Italy, Ghana, India, Thailand, Spain, & Peru
Approximate Deadline: depends on program location
International Community Development Initiative (ICDI)
• This program allows you to be connected with a non-governmental organization (NGO) in country.
• Receive course credit, do community-based research, or complete a service-based internship.
• Grow personally and professionally!
International Community Development Initiative (ICDI)
Cost:Varies depending on program
Length of Time:Varies from 2 months to 1 year
Academic Credit:Yes! Amount of credit depends on
duration of time. Internship credit is available, to be negotiated with your
academic advisor.
Program Locations:Southern India, South Africa, & Latin
America
Deadlines:Summer/Fall Deadline: Jan 25th
Spring Deadline: Aug 25th
South Africa and India
Bloemfontein
Chennai
Stellenbosch
Zululand
Trichy
Madurai
South Africa and India Opportunities
India:MCCSSSEVAICEDARCESCICIRHEP
South Africa:HOPESwana SchoolZululand Chamber of CommerceBoyden ObservatoryFree State Care in ActionLebone LandREACHCertificate Program in Community Engagement
Latin America
Dominican Republic
Puerto RicoJamaicaNicaragua
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Peru
Bolivia
Latin American Opportunities
Costa Rica: La Gran Vista
Dominican Republic: Sister Island Project
Ecuador: Rio Muchacho Organic Farm
Jamaica: VIJON (Volunteer in Jamaica Opportunity Network)
Nicaragua: La Esperanza Granada
Peru: Tinkuy Peru
Puerto Rico: La Casas De La Selva
Bolivia: Coming Soon!
Contact Information
ACT Community Outreach Center:
ACT Office, 2nd Floor of the Student Union
262-2193
Shari Galiardi 262-8211Amy Holway 262-6567
www.appstate.edu/international