Bolivia: Multiculturalism, Globalization, and Social Change

  Bolivia

Cochabamba

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: please inquire for specific dates

Description: Stretching from the tropical Amazon to the soaring Andes, Bolivia's diverse landscapes and populations offer amazing contrasts--as well as significant challenges to development. While the increasingly influential Quechua and Aymara peoples make up the majority of Bolivia's population, an urban-based Mestizo minority remains the dominant power in Bolivian society, resulting in economic policies that often exclude many Bolivians.

Cultural processes, identities, and resources play a key role in defining who controls development and how it is implemented. Field excursions to the tropical lowlands and the altiplano, including spectacular Lake Titicaca and the world's highest capital city, La Paz, give you opportunities to observe social and cultural life in both urban and rural Bolivia. Visits to development agencies and seminars on the history of Bolivian social movements increase your understanding of this predominantly indigenous nation.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: contact sponsor

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Bolivia in Groups

Scholarships are Available. To make study abroad opportunities available to a wide range of students, SIT Study Abroad offers a variety of scholarships. We base all scholarship awards on need and merit. Awards range from USD500 to USD5,000. For a full list of scholarships, and to download a scholarship application, please visit our web site.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

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