Two-Week Study Abroad in the Dominican Republic
3-Credit Course through Gratz College
Live Sociology. Don’t Just Study It.
Step out of the lecture hall and into life in the Dominican Republic. For two weeks, you’ll explore culture, community, and connection through hands-on experiences designed and led by local partners.
This is real-world sociology: visiting the local colmado, preparing and delivering groceries to families, neighborhood tours, and learning directly from the people who call these communities home. Every moment is guided by local priorities, fair wages, and meaningful partnership—not assumptions.
Earn college credit for this experiential learning trip through Gratz College.
Your Adventure Includes:
- Community-Led Action: Work alongside locals to meet goals they define, whether in schools, healthcare, or community.
- Immersive Cultural Experience: Share meals, conversations, and everyday moments that textbooks can’t teach.
- Experiential Learning: Apply sociological theory in real-world contexts, seeing inequality, identity, and resilience firsthand.
- Reflection & Dialogue: Connect your experiences back to academic concepts with professor-led discussions and journaling.
Why Students Choose This Program:
- It’s not tourism, not charity—it’s partnership.
- You’ll leave with new perspectives, lifelong connections, and unforgettable stories.
- Gain 3 undergraduate credits in the Sociology of Crossing Cultures while making your learning matter in the world.
Program Snapshot:
Duration: 2 weeks (January term or summer session)
Credits: 3 through Gratz College
Faculty-Led: Travel with your professor and classmates
Location: Dominican Republic
Experience the Difference
This is more than a study abroad—it’s listening, learning, and moving with communities. Shop, pack, deliver, talk, and reflect. See how culture shapes life, how families support each other, and how small, locally-led actions make a real difference.
Step into sociology in action. Step into the Dominican Republic. Step into a program where learning and impact go hand in hand.