Snapshot

Minimum GPA: 2.50

Terms and Dates:

  • Fall 2019
  • Spring 2020
  • Fall 2020
  • Spring 2021

Advisor:

Kristen Grace

Cornell Affiliations:

Global Learning

Off-campus partner:

CIEE

This Opportunity is Currently in Draft

Overview

Opportunity Description

Where better to improve your Spanish language skills than the beautiful Santiago, Dominican Republic? Situated in Santiago de los Caballeros, the second-largest city in the country, you’ll live with a local family, go on field trips and excursions that bring your studies to life, volunteer with local ONGs, and study at the best academic institution of higher learning in the country.

What is unique about this program?

Prepare for a full calendar — with plenty of educational excursions throughout the country, a weekly calendar of local activities, and rural and urban volunteer opportunities, this program is packed with exciting opportunities that supplement classroom content. You’re also encouraged to participate in student opportunities offered by PUCMM designed to allow you to intimately experience Dominican culture and geography outside of the classroom setting.

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra. Founded in 1962 as an institution dedicated to serving the social and economic development of all Dominicans, PUCMM has been ranked as the best academic institution of higher learning in the Dominican Republic. Just 15 minutes from downtown Santiago, PUCMM's campus has four academic schools: Social Sciences and Administration; Science and Humanities; Engineering Sciences; and Health Sciences. The CIEE Study Center is located on the PUCMM campus.

All courses are taught in English except for the Spanish language courses.

Courses are taught by CIEE and PUCMM faculty.

What is unique about this location?

Founded in 1495 by 30 caballeros (knights), Santiago de los Caballeros has all the charm of a small neighborhood. You’ll find small-town delights right around the corner — street vendors, friendly locals playing dominos and listen to merengue and bachata music — while still being a stone’s throw away from national parks and museums like.

How do I choose among programs?

  • See the Office of Global Learning’s “Selecting a Program” page for information on program types and considerations
  • Use the search features on the Experience Cornell  Opportunities page to filter for programs approved by your college, and by particular subject areas
  • Go to the “Get Advice” page for information on drop-in advising hours, scheduling an advising appointment, returned student contacts, and college advisors for study abroad
  • Find out about upcoming events, check out FAQs, and read stories from returned study abroad students

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. You may complete both steps simultaneously, but the Cornell approval process must be complete before your program advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit any approval or nomination to the program.

  1. For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page.
  2. For Program Admission, complete an external application directly on the program’s webpage, using the link in the “Snapshot” section. (Note: This deadline may be in advance of the general Cornell deadline for approval. Many programs fill by rolling admission.)