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STUDY ABROAD + SERVICE-LEARNING

IPSL programs combine academic studies and community service and full cultural immersion to give students a deeper, more meaningful study abroad experience.

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IPSL Programs are Unique

 

Have you ever wanted to apply what you are learning in the classroom to a real-life situation?
Do you like to be with people?
Do you enjoy helping others? 
                   ......If so, IPSL is for you!

 

IPSL programs join academic learning with volunteer service to the host community. The studies are rigorous; the service is substantive. By integrating formal study with service to the local community in an intercultural/international setting, students find their learning takes on greater depth and meaning, and that they gain highly valuable, transferable skills that they would not otherwise acquire on a traditional study abroad program. Working with host community members brings classroom lessons to life, while the formal study broadens the students' understanding of their surroundings and lends added perspective to daily impressions.

IPSL offers its core undergraduate programs in Ecuador, France, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, Thailand, Peru and Ghana. Program duration is generally one semester (13-16 weeks). Click the “Undergrad” tab for program-specific information.

IPSL also offers Customized/Faculty-led programs, specially arranged for college and university groups.

IPSL programs vary, but the basic components of each program are:

  • academic courses for college/university credit
  • volunteer service-learning™ placement and oversight
  • homestay with a local family
  • academic excursions

After nearly thirty years, we know that these elements provide participants with a structure for deeper cultural immersion, solid language acquisition and a life-changing experience that builds transferable skills.