Housing & Meals
Housing and two meals per day are included in the program fee. Students live in modest Nicaraguan homes. Although students have a private room, they should be prepared for more sparse furnishings, tepid water in the showers, and smaller homes than they may be accustomed to in the U.S. Academic year students are responsible for housing and meals during the two-month break between fall and spring semesters.
The homestay is essential to the students’ learning process and integration into life in Managua. The opportunity to live with a Nicaraguan family not only allows students to deconstruct stereotypes and to observe real life in action, but it also creates opportunities for students to talk about issues presented in their courses and to practice their Spanish language skills. Homestays also provide a unique source for learning about Nicaraguan culture and for personal growth.