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  • Locations: Santiago, Dominican Republic
  • Program Terms: IOP Fall, IOP Spring, IOP Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

  1. If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
  2. If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
  3. If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.50 Housing options: Home-stay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study: Anthropology, Art studio, Biochemistry, Biological sciences, Business administration, Earth and space sciences, Environmental studies, International studies, Linguistics, Political science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish
Program Description:
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Full-Time Service-Learning Program

Santiago, dominican republic

ISA Service-Learning Santiago

Why ISA?

ISA Service-Learning offers opportunities for you to make an impact in a community abroad, enhance your cultural competency, and develop key skills that you’ll use for the rest of your life.

Choosing Santiago

Known as the “Heart City" of this sunny Caribbean country, Santiago is the cultural and commercial center of the fertile Cibao Valley region. Surrounded by mountains, Santiago is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, but offers a vibrant host of activities for city lovers as well. It is within easy travel proximity of many of the Dominican Republic's most sought after tourist locations, but retains its unique Dominican character.

Learning by Reflection

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Learning does not happen as the result of an experience itself, but through intentional reflection upon an experience. Therefore, a vital part of service-learning is critical reflection through a guided curriculum.Learn More »




This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.