Environmental Citizenship in the Dominican Republic

Central Highlands of Dominican Republic - Estimated 20 Service Hours

Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable. Trek into the central highlands of the Dominican Republic where mountainous landscapes, coffee plantations and alpine pastures stretch as far as the eye can see. Explore the area’s rich biodiversity while learning how reforestation and ecotourism efforts have significantly helped replenish the land. As you’re immersed in the local culture, you’ll work together with non-profits and community members to build sustainable solutions to the conservation, economic and social challenges they face.

Your Service Project Themes
We work with local non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:

Environmental Sustainability
Youth Development
Responsible Tourism

Day 1: Arrive in Santo Domingo
Meet your Field Director at the airport and transfer to your accommodations to settle in.

Day 2: Santo Domingo
Take a guided tour of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, enjoy a scenic ride through the central mountain range to your service project location.

Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation.
Take a guided tour of the local community you’ll be serving.

Days 3-6: Service Project—Central Mountain region
As communities evolve so do their needs. We’ll work closely with area non-profits and community members to better understand local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.

Each morning, you’ll begin your environmentally focused service project in a nearby village.
Spend afternoons immersed in cultural activities.
Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.

Day 7: National Marine Park—North Coast region
Take a guided tour of a national marine park where tropical plants and beaches abound. Enjoy the turquoise waters and magnificent coral reefs as you swim and snorkel your way around the park.

Day 8: Depart for home

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Your Service Project Themes
We work with local non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:

Environmental Sustainability
Youth Development
Responsible Tourism

Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation.
Take a guided tour of the local community you’ll be serving.

Each morning, you’ll begin your environmentally focused service project in a nearby village.
Spend afternoons immersed in cultural activities.
Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.

Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness

EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources

Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

Discussion questions
Sample assignments
Journal prompts
Webinars
EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

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Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

Discussion questions
Sample assignments
Journal prompts
Webinars
EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

See the resources you get

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Transportation

Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
Accommodations

Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
Select meals

Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
End-to-end support

Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
EF Global Learning Toolkit

We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
Field Director

Your Field Director is on the ground with your group, providing deep local insights while handling program logistics.
Guided exploration

Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
Field Visits

Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.