IPSL Philippines
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: Manila - Philippines • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Long a crossroads for Asian, European, and American societies, the Philippines is strategically placed for introducing you to the issues, concerns, and hopes of Asia and the Pacific Rim. In the Philippines, you will experience a society that has a strong sense of its own identity combined with a varied and multicultural history. As you live and serve in the Manila metropolitan area, you will learn about and encounter firsthand the problems facing developing societies: urbanization, a growing population, economic and political contrasts, the making of a nation from scattered and diverse ethnic groups, and the position of small countries living in the shadow of economic giants. You will spend a semester, summer, or year at Trinity University of Asia in Metro Manila, living on campus; studying Filipino language and Philippine society and culture; taking electives from the regular university offerings; and serving approximately 15 hours per week in a nearby service agency or program. Your volunteer service immerses you in the culture and deepens your understanding of Philippine society in a way that goes beyond that experienced in traditional study abroad programs. 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 • Dormitory Program Costs Summer: $7,000-$8,000 Semester: $10,000-$11,000 Costs Include:  Fees include all instruction; educational tours; accommodations; meal allowances; service placement and supervision; health insurance; administrative fees; and pre-departure materials. Personal expenses include airfare; books; laundry; travel to and from community agencies; and other local travel costs. Year students may need to arrange and pay for alternative accommodations between semesters. Financial Aid Yes. Students may use financial aid received through their home institution. Dates Summer: Mid April - Late May Semester: Early June - Mid October; Early November - Mid March Deadlines March 15 for summer and fall; September 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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