Dominican Republic
Travel Experience
Service Learning: A Cultural Immersion Experience
2024 Cancelled: Spring Break: February 24 to March 1, 2024
Embark on a transformative service learning journey to the Dominican Republic, where education meets community engagement. This university trip offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact while immersing yourself in a rich cultural experience. Begin with an orientation and enjoy free time before diving into community ethics presentations and hands-on work at La Boca de Yasica. Throughout the trip, engage in lectures on important topics such as human security, planetary health, and colonialism in La Hispaniola. Participate in a medical brigade training and provide much-needed assistance to local communities. Explore the beauty of Dudu and Playa Preciosa, and gain insights into the fascinating art of chocolate making at Chocojoba. End the trip with a rewarding snorkeling experience in Sosua and a memorable bonfire, reflecting on the valuable service you've contributed during this impactful journey. Open your heart and mind to the power of service learning in the enchanting Dominican Republic.
Staff Facilitators
Jesher Velazquez
Office Manager for the Center of Global Education
Michelle Rios-Araque
Assistant Director for Equity & Inclusion
Alvert Hernandez
Director of First-Generation Student Initiatives
Cost
- Program Fee: $1,200
- Airfare & Transportation: $800
- Self-Pay Total Cost: $2,000
- Elevate Total Cost: $0
- For all travelers:
- Insurance Fee: $75 charged directly to your Student Account
- Recommended for Personal Funds: $200
- Tuition: None, this is a travel experience with no credit associated.
Quick Facts
- Application Deadline: October 15, 2023
- Program Length: 8 days
- Units: 0
- Eligibility: Undergraduate MU student; 2.0 GPA or higher
- Language: English, Spanish helpful but not required
TENTATIVE Itinerary
All the landmarks mentioned in this itinerary will be visited. Some changes may be made in the order they will be visited depending upon the weather.
Day 1: Fly from the US to the Dominican Republic
Day 2: Community ethics presentation, do service work at La Boca de Yasica, group dinner, evening talk on the 7 Elements of Human Security.
Day 3: Return to La Boca de Yasica for service work, evening talk on Planetary Health. Free time in the evening.
Day 4: Day trip to Dudu Lagoon and Playa Preciosa
Day 5: Participate in a Medical Brigade to La Grua, evening talk on Forced Migration. Free time in the evening.
Day 6: Morning trip to Chocojoba Chocolate Factory. Afternoon service work at La Boca de Yasica. Evening talk on Colonialism in la Hispaniola, then free time.
Day 7: Day trip to Sosua to snorkel and enjoy the beach. Evening bonfire with your travel group.
Day 8: Fly from the Dominican Republic to the US.
COVID-19 Disclaimer
Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic we cannot guarantee travel or entrance into a destination or a program because of COVID-19 related delays and /or closures. In addition, should travel occur outside of the United States or between States, we cannot guarantee re-entry with or without vaccine requirement and/or quarantine as determined by the intended destination and return location. Moravian University encourages travelers to comply with the COVID vaccine entry/exit requirements as detailed by their intended destination and/or program. Please see the complete COVID-19 disclaimer here.