Cross Cultural Summer Immersion

Collegiate Students, Summer 2012

Antigua, Guatemala



El Arco - Antigua, Guatemala



Louisville Collegiate School is proud to announce the Cross Cultural Summer Immersion, a pioneer initiative of the Spanish Department. This is a unique way to expand our students’ education beyond the classroom, and experience a new culture, a new lifestyle, and a new way of thinking. This trip offers a distinctive experience for rising Juniors and Seniors, involving elements of cultural immersion, study of Spanish language, government, social services, art, family life, economics and everyday life in the host country. Participants travel in a group with a reflection leader to help guide the group through the joys and struggles of experiencing life outside the norm and to come to a better understanding of global solidarity.

Summer Immersion students enroll in a two-week, full day independent course that integrates lecture-based instruction with experiential and applied activities at Centro Lingüístico Maya. Students expand and deepen their knowledge of a topic through collaborative learning and an exploration of the diverse intellectual and cultural resources of Antigua, Guatemala and Louisville Collegiate School. Students completing this program will earn 0.5 World Language Elective, Fall term.

This World Language Elective also supports Louisville Collegiate School’s mission, "…confident leadership for a life time of global engagement…" Added benefits of this program, "Top universities are actively seeking global citizens with diverse academic programs coupled with active learning opportunities." Lauren Carter, College Counselor

Whether it's to fulfill a class requirement or just because they want to get involved, students should be looking for volunteer opportunities to get connected with local and international volunteer and leadership opportunities that meet their individual needs and fit their busy schedules. This is an opportunities to give back, make a difference and get involved internationally! This is a unique way that students can get actively involved in our world through service!

For more information, please contact Sra. Sharlin at claudia_sharlin@loucol.com