Detalles de Programas
| Duración del Programa | Inicio | Final | Precio | Edad de partida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programa del Año | Agosto 2008 | Julio 2009 | US$6,500.00 | 16-18.6 |
Paraguay, is alive with tradition, fusing the indigenous Guaraní Indian culture with the culture of the Spanish conquistadors. West of Rio, Paraguay is the hot infertile plain of Gran Chaco, so ninety-eight percent of the population lives in the more verdant eastern half. In that half, there are many fascinating locations such as the riverside capital of Asunción, Jesuit mission ruins, and national parks. Paraguayan social life revolves around the family and soccer. In Paraguay, you’ll most likely live in a small town with easy access to a nearby city. While your host family may not have all of the modern conveniences of the U.S. (dishwashers, microwaves, or central air conditioning), you’ll find yourself looking at the world with different eyes. Paraguay is modernizing as a country, yet you will still find Guaraní Indians selling feathered headdresses in city plazas, and a traditional pace of life.
The school year runs from March through October, and you’ll take 11 courses in a standard curriculum such as chemistry, fine arts, geography, Literature, and Spanish. AFS Paraguay offers 40 hours of intensive Spanish classes a week after you arrive. Throughout the year, there are orientation activities from AFS Paraguay as well, held in different parts of the country to give participants the opportunity to see more of the country. There is also a two-week summer vacation in July that involves AFS activities, parties, and field trips.
