gap year abroad in spain and the dominican republic for U.S. high school graduates

Learn the flamenco in Sevilla, Spain… Kick off the CIEE Gap Year Abroad Duo program in Sevilla, Spain for three months of Spanish language immersion and meaningful volunteer opportunities! Meet the roots of Spanish culture living with a host family, continue your studies in the Spanish language and work as a volunteer.

It is said that Sevilla's finest art is its joy. Andalucía's capital and biggest city inspired the sultry Carmen, the legendary Don Juan, and the ingenious Figaro. It is the home of flamenco and bullfighting. It gave the world the great Renaissance painters Velásquez and Murillo. The concept of tapas was invented here, and delicious food and drink are synonymous with its name. Passion and inspiration are words that define it.

And the merengue in Santiago, DR… After three months in Spain, you will jump across the pond to the Dominican Republic, the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, the heartland of the Hispanic Caribbean. Live, study, and volunteer in Santiago, the second largest city in the country. It's in the island's heartland, the fertile Cibao , where you will learn the Dominican culture manifestations and traditions.

what will your story be in spain adn the dominican republic?

In Sevilla, tempt your taste buds with endless tapas and indulge in amazing cultural activities such as festivals and flamenco. You'll take language classes at a local international study center four to five days a week, while immersing yourself in the local community. In Santiago, observe how the colorful parades and extravagant fiestas that make the festival of Carnaval famous throughout the country.

 

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