Dominican |Poland | India

Service Learning
in the
Dominican Republic
August 8-16, 2009

International Service Learning is an opportunity to learn and serve, to put classroom learning to work, and to make a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Valencia students in DR 2008

Join a group of Valencia students and staff to La Cucarita where you will survey the conditions and interact with residents of this tiny, remote mountain community; then work collaboratively with them and your fellow group members to propose ways and means for the community to improve its standard of living.   You will also collaborate with the people to write and design a book about their village.  
While doing this, you will be experiencing a new culture, improving your Spanish, and making new friends.  This trip gives you an opportunity to learn and serve, to put classroom learning to work, and to make a difference in your own life and the lives of others.  Open to Valencia students only.  Application

Participants must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled as a Valencia student through Fall Term 2009
• Have completed a minimum of 12 college credit hours by application deadline
• Completed successfully all mandated courses in reading, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes
• Have a minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.0
• Speak beginning or better Spanish (Preferred)
• Register for the course (SLS 2940) to receive credit for the experience
• Be at least 18 years old by the time of departure
• Pass a background check
• Be in good overall health

Friday, April 24, 2009 - $100 non-refundable down payment due

Please remit payments to the Business Office on your campus. Make checks payable to Valencia Community College.