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Short-Term Study Abroad Program in Antigua, Guatemala

Short-Term Study Abroad Program in Antigua, Guatemala

Join a group of students from around the world to volunteer in Guatemala for 2-4 weeks. By completing your volunteer hours plus IVHQ’s Global Engagement Course assignments and reflections, participants can earn up to 14 academic credits. Credits are awarded by our School of Record partnerships in the US and the UK.

You will live alongside other students in a volunteer house or homestay accommodation, and extracurricular activities will be included to ensure you experience real cultural immersion during your trip.

Who can join?

The program is open to all participants aged 16 and older. You do not need to be enrolled in a university or a specific career field to join the short-term Study Abroad program.

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Short-Term Study Abroad Program in Antigua, Guatemala Project Options with International Volunteer HQ.

Project Options

Because our academic credit courses are not limited to a specific field of study, you can choose to complete your volunteer hours in any of the following projects. Each project will show you a different aspect of your host community. Choose from:

  • Animal Care
  • Childcare
  • Construction and Renovation
  • Dentistry
  • Eco-agriculture
  • Elderly Care
  • Medical and Healthcare
  • Special Needs Care
  • Teaching English
What’s Included in the Short-Term Study Abroad Program in Antigua, Guatemala with International Volunteer HQ.

What’s Included:

  • Online pre-departure meet-ups to know your coordinators and other students
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Accommodation in a volunteer house or homestay
  • 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
  • Orientation
  • Placement in your project of choice
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • Weekly group reflections to process your learnings
  • Coursework materials & guidance
  • Up to 14 academic credits, depending on your selection below
  • Cultural activities and excursions:
    • Week 1 - Lake Atitlan & Chichicastenango
    • Week 2 - Mayan Culture Experience
    • Week 3 - Antigua Street Food Tour
    • Week 4 - Iximche Archaeological Ruin

Academic Credits and Program Costs

The number of academic credits available are directly related to your selected duration and the number of contact hours you will complete during that time. You are not required to earn credits to participate in this program.

If you choose a 2-week duration
Program Fee + No academic credit = $2,300 USD
Program Fee + 2 academic credits = $2,899 USD
Program Fee + 12 academic credits = $4,298 USD
If you choose a 3-week duration
Program Fee + No academic credit = $2,800 USD
Program Fee + 3 academic credits = $3,399 USD
Program Fee + 13 academic credits = $4,798 USD
If you choose a 4-week duration
Program Fee + No academic credit = $3,300 USD
Program Fee + 4 academic credits = $3,899 USD
Program Fee + 14 academic credits = $5,298 USD

Start Dates & Registration

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