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Bolivia

Amizade – International Service-Learning

Term To Study: Fall 2015
Application Deadline: Mar 02, 2015
Program Starts: Sep 01, 2015
Program Ends: Dec 22, 2015
Major 1: Anthropology & Archeology
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Major 2: History
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Major 3: International Relations
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Major 4: Political Science & Government
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Major 5: Social Science Other
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Major 6: Area / Ethnic Studies: Central American
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Major 7: Foreign Language / Literature Spanish
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Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Service Learning
Link 1: CLICK HERE TO APPLY DIRECTLY TO AMIZADE'S BOLIVIA PROGRAM
Link 2: Amizade Bolovia Program website
Program Locations: Cochabamba
Contact Phone: 803-323-2133
Contact Name: Winthrop University International Center
Contact Email: studyabroad@winthrop.edu
What is Included: Pay Winthrop tuition, room, and board fees to Winthrop and your tuition, housing, study abroad health insurance, on-site orientation/ excursions, and most meals are provided.
Estimated Costs: $135 Passport
$80 Student Visa
$200 Winthrop Study Abroad Application Fee
$325 Winthrop Study Abroad Participation Fee
$1200 International airfare
$100 Books and Supplies
$150 Local transportation
$1,500 Personal spending money
Documents: 
application_amizade bolivia.pdf
program facts-bolivia.pdf
Program Description

Amizade – International Service-Learning in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Amizade and West Virginia University offer students service placements and Spanish, History, and Political Science courses that focus on the issues today. Students stay with a Bolivian family while working for a nonprofit organization. The placement will depend on the student’s interests and community consideration. Types of services include working with orphans, teaching English at local schools, spending time with children with disabilities, assisting in a home for elderly individuals, or working on sustainable development initiatives. Students experience Bolivia through service learning, courses, and field trips and excursions throughout this program.

Location

Cochabamba is the third largest city in Bolivia and home to plazas, fountains, churches, and the largest open-air market in the Americas, La Cancha. The Andes Mountain surrounds this bustling city of 400,000 people. The climate is mild and pleasant with warm sunny days, cool nights and little humidity. La Paz is located 240 km northwest.

Academics

Students take five courses, each worth three credits. These classes provide theoretical and historical perspectives of international and Bolivian political and ethical issues.
- Spanish language- 6 credits (students will be placed in the appropriate level after arriving on-site)
- Political Science: Field Placement Internship– 3 credits
- History: Civil Society in Bolivia – 3 credits
- Service-Learning: Global Service-Learning (SRVL 293) – 3 credits

Language of Instruction

English and Spanish

Eligibility

- Sophomore year standing and above
- Winthrop students annual enrollment limit of 5 students
- Minimum 2.5 GPA

Housing and Meals

The homestay accommodations are with Cochabamba family and within walking distance of the classrooms and service sites. The homestay family provides two meals a day. During excursions and field trips, three meals per day are provided.

Disclaimer
This site contains the most accurate information available at the time of revision date. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations. Winthrop University and the International Center each reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or change, without specific notice, programs, offerings, procedures, qualifications, fees and other conditions.

Quick Facts

Population: 10290003
Capital: La Paz
Per-capita GDP: $ 4900
Size: 1098581 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 04:00 hours) Atlantic Time (Canada)

US State Department

Travel Warning: YES
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