Course Details
DATES
II. July 14-July 25, 2024
12DAYS
Departure City
TUITION
$5199 (Plus airfare)
AVAILABILITY
Session II. Available
Alongside our partner, Give and Surf, you will learn about ecotourism, sustainable community development, and education in rural communities.
Note: This program has two sessions to choose from (Panama I or Panama II). The only difference is the dates.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Practice speaking Spanish while meeting with residents and nonprofit leaders.
Support afterschool centers by running workshops for local children.
Experience the rich biodiversity of the Bocas del Toro archipelago.
Visit a local indigenous community while learning about land conservation.
Course Elements
1 is the least rigorous, 5 is the most rigorous
LEARNING SERVICE
CURRICULUM
TREKKING
LIVING CONDITIONS
ON THE MOVE
REMOTENESS
The most important thing I learned was that being from a different country or speaking a different language does not mean two people can’t connect and work together towards a common goal.
panama // 2019 COURSE
Panama
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NOTE
Panama : In Three Phases
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PRE-COURSE CURRICULUM
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FIELD STUDY
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LIFELONG NETWORK
Travel Journal
During the travel phase of each SStS course, you will spend time reflecting and processing your experience. The posts below are from past programs.
Pure Joy
A Different Perspective
Polo Beach
Important Details
TUITION*
Tuition (students from partner schools): $4999
Tuition (students from non-partner schools): $5199
*Students attending a partner school receive a tuition discount. Click HERE to see partner schools. Please note that tuition does not include airfare.
AIRFARE*
Estimated Flight Cost: $1000
*All students travel to their program destination on a group flight booked by Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Participants are responsible for any increase in airfares imposed by the airlines. All participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the departure city. SStS will confirm airfare and connecting travel information approximately 60 days before travel.
FINANCIAL AID
SStS is in search of curious, compassionate, globally-minded students from all backgrounds. We will do all that we can financially to support students who require assistance. If you would like to be considered for financial assistance, please indicate this on the application. Resources are limited and tend to be less than 50% of tuition.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For a full description of our Terms and Conditions please CLICK HERE.