Bolivia
Bolivia, a landlocked country in the heart of South America, is a land of contrasts, where ancient indigenous cultures coexist with modern urban centers.
From the soaring peaks of the Andes to the vast salt flats of Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia offers a unique and unforgettable academic experience.
Population: 11.7 million
Main Urban Centers:
La Paz, El Alto, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cochabamba
Official Language:
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani (and 34 other indigenous languages)
Why Lead a Study Abroad Program in Bolivia?
Bolivia’s deep-rooted indigenous heritage, with Quechua and Aymara cultures at its core, offers unmatched opportunities to study cultural traditions, historical narratives, and social dynamics.
Its complex political landscape provides a fascinating context for exploring governance and social change. As a leading producer of quinoa and a diversity of traditional crops, Bolivia also offers valuable insights into sustainable agriculture and resource management.
SUGGESTED FIELDS OF STUDY:
Indigenous Studies & Social Justice
Bolivia is home to a significant indigenous population, with groups such as the Quechua and Aymara. Students can focus on indigenous rights, cultural preservation, and the history of Bolivia’s native people.
Public Health & Traditional Medicine
Bolivia’s healthcare system combines modern practices with traditional Andean medicine. Students can study public health challenges in rural areas, community health strategies, and the role of traditional healers in indigenous communities.
Food Security & Agricultural Development
With its status as a leading producer of quinoa and many varieties of traditional crops, Bolivia provides an excellent context for studying sustainable agriculture, food security, and the intersection of traditional farming practices with modern techniques.
Archaeology & Ancient Civilizations
Bolivia is home to Tiwanaku, one of South America’s most important archaeological sites, offering opportunities to study pre-Columbian civilizations and cultural heritage preservation.
TO ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE:
Virtual add-on
For any of our on-site programs, we also offer virtual options to transform the program into a more enriching and immersive experience for students. From our experience, having a pre-departure virtual component helps students to take full advantage of the learning journey while in country.
Prior to the start of the on-site portion of the program, we can add the following type of virtual content:
Project-based learning:
Rather than conducting the real world project in one day while in country, we can introduce the project prior to the students’ departure, giving them time to work on the project beforehand, develop closer relationships with the project host, and further develop their project management skills.
Academic content:
We can set up synchronous virtual sessions prior to departure where we expose students to more of the content they will see in country, such as expert roundtables and lectures.
Cultural content:
In order to help minimize the culture shock students face upon arrival and to help optimize their time while in country, we can also offer crash courses in Brazilian culture, Portuguese language, and intercultural communication.
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