Learn Spanish in Colombia with Humanity Exchange

  Colombia

• Other Cities in Colombia: 
Medellin

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Whether you want to polish up the knowledge of a high school class, learn from scratch, or turn your advanced skills into fluent, learning in an immersion environment is the most effective way to learn Spanish.

Our Spanish Abroad Program is very flexible. You can study any length of time from two weeks to four months. We will make sure you have time to get to know the country of your placement; this is an invaluable way to improve your language skills. Furthermore, it is important not just to learn Spanish, but also to get to know the country. By learning more about the country, as well as it's people, you will benefit from a well-rounded learning experience.

You will be living with a local host family. They do not simply provide a bed for you to sleep in. Rather, they will welcome you as a part of their daily lives, sharing their traditions and experiences with you. Host families for language learning participants do not speak any English. This ensures that you will benefit from the ultimate immersion environment. Your host family will work with you to improve your language skills during your Spanish Abroad placement.

Highlights: In 1500, the first Europeans set foot on what is present day Colombia. Settlements grew, and in the later half of the sixteenth century, the inhabitants began to diversify; Indigenous communities and Spanish settlers were joined by African slaves in Cartagena. Today, telltale landmarks in Cartagena give testimony to this diverse cultural landscape. Colombia declared independence in 1819. Instability, lost territory, and civil wars riddled Colombia for much of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Present day Colombia is considerably safer than it was during its shaky past. Its cities are exceptionally vibrant, and Colombians are happy to be welcoming more foreigners than ever before.

Things to See and Do:
* Bogota - A vibrant and bustling capital city, the urban center of Colombia, home to over 8 million
* Medellin- "The City of Eternal Spring" that has a consistent spring-like climate year-round. It is Colombia's second largest city and capital of the state of Antioquia, home to over 2 million Paisas. Situated in a picturesque valley hugged on all sides by beautiful green mountains, it has a booming nightlife and cultural scenes.
* Colonial Villages The villages are home to warm friendly people, and are where you can experience traditional Colombian lifestyles
* Cartagena- Described as South America's most beautiful colonial city
* Taganga and Santa Marta-Snorkel, tour islands, visit beaches, fish, and hike in the national park
* La Ciudad Perdida- A breathtaking five day jungle trek to the mystic ruins of a lost civilization
* The Coffee Zone - Trek through this amazing region and see where Colombia produces its world-renowned coffee
* The Amazon Go on a rainforest excursions, do some river rafting, and visit indigenous communities

Cost in US$: Starting at 1,200 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Colombia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

The Humanity Exchange's Mission Statement: To provide exceptional international exchange experiences, that foster globally minded conscientious leaders and contribute to development in cooperation with local communities.

Year Founded: 2009