TRAVEL SEMINARS

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What is a Travel Seminar?

List of Short-term
Travel Opportunities

Registration

Pre-trip Preparation

Sponsor Your Own
Customized Travel Seminar

Sample Itineraries

Professional Development

Scholarships

Post-trip Resources

FAQ's

 

 


 

“Having the chance to speak with and hear from local activists and leaders who are working in the community helped make connections between the country and the people.” 

 

Participant in Boston College travel seminar to Nicaragua


 

About customized travel seminars
to Nicaragua

Our programs are based in the capital city of Managua but often involve travel to Matagalpa, Esteli, the Atlantic Coast, or other rural areas.

 

Common themes often addressed:

  • Post-revolution & democratic transition

  • Civil society vs. political parties

  • Alternative development models

  • Poverty reduction, economic growth and human development

  • Women in post-revolutionary Nicaragua

  • Role of churches

  • Land tenure/agricultural issues

  • Plight of street/working children

  • Worker’s rights

  • Fair trade products

  • Micro-credit

See a sample itinerary of a seminar to Nicaragua

Program Options for Sponsors of Trips to Nicaragua

 

Staff

The Center has three program staff permanently based in Nicaragua. More on our faculty in Nicaragua...

 

Living room of the Center's study facility in Managua, Nicaragua

Accommodations:

The Center has its own study center in Managua with a small computer room, a dining room, patio, and shared rooms and baths. More on locale and accommodations in Nicaragua

 

What's the next step?

One of our staff can help provide you with information to help you with your application.  They can also help you to plan your theme, itinerary, and will develop brochures for your group. 

Our staff can also arrange travel for you.  Some groups also arrange their own travel.

To take the next step, please call our office or fill out a sponsor application form. Dates are not guaranteed until confirmation is received from our staff in Central America.