IPSL Jamaica
The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadernship
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults		Quick Look • Location: Kingston - Jamaica • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Jamaica’s famous beaches and resorts are only a part of the life and culture of this mountainous island nation. The people of Jamaica and their rich historical and cultural background are as varied as the geography. You will learn about the original Carib and Arawak Indian peoples, Spanish and British colonialism, the plantation period and economy, the achievement of independence in 1962, and Jamaica’s efforts toward development in the contemporary world as the leader of the Caribbean community. Kingston, the national capital, is a vibrant, colorful, yet challenging city which displays in full Jamaica’s connections by culture to Africa, by geography to the Americas, and by history to the British Commonwealth. You will spend a semester in Kingston, living with a Jamaican family; studying Jamaican and Caribbean history, literature, and social issues; serving 15–20 hours per week meeting human needs in a local agency; and exploring Jamaica and Jamaican culture through field trips. Your volunteer service immerses you in the culture and deepens your understanding of Jamaican society in a way that goes beyond that experienced in traditional study abroad programs and by tourists. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Undergraduate Academic Credit Eligibility Students must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs Summer: $6,000-$7,000 Semester: $10,500-$11,500 Costs Include:  Fees include all instruction, including associated field trips; housing and most meals; service placement and supervision; health insurance; administrative fees; and pre-departure materials. Personal expenses include airfare; books; lunches during the week; local transportation; and spending money. Students who choose to remain in Jamaica at the end of the semester may need to arrange and pay for alternative accommodations and meals between semesters. Financial Aid Yes. Students may use financial aid received through their home institution. Dates Summer: Early June - Early August Semester: Mid August - Mid December; Early January - Early May Deadlines March 15 for summer; June 1 for fall; November 1 for spring Contact The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership 815 2nd Avenue 8th Floor New York, NY 10017 USA Tel: 212.986.0989 Fax: 212.986.5039 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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