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Dragons has been facilitating authentic cultural immersion in Asia, Africa, and Latin America for over 25-years. Our Summer Abroad, Gap Year, and College Study Abroad programs take small student groups to remote communities with the best educators in the industry to ensure personalized mentorship and meaningful engagement. Each program is custom-crafted with 9 program components including homestay, language study, and service learning. Our goal is to help participants develop the self-awareness and cross-cultural competencies to be active participants in the world.

The leader in cross-cultural and experiential education since 1993.

Study programs

Program type
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All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
  • 1-3 months
Minimum age
15
Maximum age
22
Age notes
Varies based on program
Student status required
No
Languages
Language notes
No language skills required
Application process
Rolling admissions process. Please apply via our website: http://www.wheretherebedragons.com/apply.php

Pricing

Price range
  • >$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airfare
  • Airport pick-up
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transport
  • Insurance
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation
  • Tuition
  • Tutoring

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Where There Be Dragons

Dragons offers authentic cultural immersion programs to students, educators, adults, and schools in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Small groups travel to remote communities with the best educators in the industry to ensure personalized mentorship and meaningful community engagement. Our goal i...

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