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