Bogota and Sincelejo, Colombia
Program Type: UA Faculty-led
Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
GPA: 2.5
Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
This program in Colombia, offers an academic experience alongside for-credit internships in security and conflict resolution. Students will spend four weeks in Colombia & earn 6 units of U of A credit studying security while contributing to a lasting peace in Colombia. The program includes opportunities to engage the leaders behind the 2016 peace accord and offers internship and service learning opportunities with Sembrando Paz, a local non-profit organization.
This program begins with one week in Bogota followed by four weeks in Sincelejo. The courses offered include one academic course and a service learning/internship opportunity. Students learn through guest lectures, speakers, and excursions to explore the current peace process. Students engage the government officials, academics, international organizations and social leaders who are the designers and implementers of the 2016 peace accord.
Students will earn 6 UA credits and be enrolled in 2 of the following courses:
Faculty Lead: Susan Brewer-Osorio- susanosorio@email.arizona.edu
Intermediate Spanish language required: 200-level and above or equivalent
Over the last decade Colombia has re-branded itself and is a nation re-born now firmly on the path to peace and prosperity. The country's new image has led to a rise in tourism. Between 2010 to 2016, the amount of visitors to Colombia has doubled. It is not surprising considering Colombia is the second most bio-diverse country on the planet. From the snow-capped mountains of Tolima, the seven types of blue of the Caribbean Sea, the sweltering heat of the colonial city of Cartagena, to the breath-taking beaches on both the Pacific & Caribbean cost (over 300 in total), stunning wildlife, dazzling plants, exotic fruits, beautiful villages, castles, colonial squares, or one of Colombia’s 19 Natural National Parks - there is so much to see and experience in this magical country.
Students will live in shared accommodations. Enjoy easy access to your internship by public transportation or walking. All accommodations will include a private bedroom, facilities for cooking, Wi-Fi, & communal area for socializing
Please enter your contact information and a member of the Study Abroad team will contact you.
