January in Santiago DR
Unique Experiences
Explore the Diverse Environments
by hiking and cycling through breathtaking beaches, rivers, and mountains
Get Captivated by the Local Lifestyle
when you experience Dominican traditions and vibrant street art in the 鈥淗eart City鈥
Enjoy Local Dominican Cuisine
like crispy empanadas and refreshing tropical juices
Your Destination
Santiago de los Caballeros is the Dominican Republic鈥檚 vibrant city, celebrated for its mild climate and rich cultural heritage. January is the perfect time to experience Santiago鈥檚 rich gastronomic scene, enjoy lively street dancing, and soak in the electric atmosphere of Dominican Winter League baseball matches. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Santiago de los Caballeros is the perfect place to study abroad during winter break.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Take one 黑料网911course delivered in-person at the 黑料网911Center.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Santiago de los Caballeros will open doors for you to explore the Dominican Republic's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Unwind on tropical beaches, then turn up the thrill with water sports or even waterfall jumping, for the perfect balance of chill and adventure
- Delve into art and history at the renowned Centro Le贸n, a cultural hub celebrating Dominican identity through fascinating exhibits
- Wander through the UNESCO-listed Colonial Zone, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city鈥檚 historic streets and landmarks
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
All students live with 黑料网911host families. Living with a Dominican family is your ticket to integrating into Santiago de los Caballeros, as it provides an excellent opportunity to immerse into the local culture. Although most families do not speak English, some have been offering their homes to U.S. students for more than 20 years and are used to the cultural exchange.
Homestays:鈥疘ncludes a room in a homestay. Your host family provides a room with a desk, laundry once a week, and Wi-Fi. All homestays are within walking distance (20 to 30-minute walk) of Pontificia Universidad Cat贸lica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) campus and are located close to coffee shops, commercial centers, ATMs, and restaurants. Although single housing is prioritized, students may share a homestay with other 黑料网911students, depending on availability. 鈥
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Homestays include three meals per day. Host families and students arrange their own meal schedules. If students miss a meal, they are responsible for either preparing it at home or eating in one of the many restaurants and caf茅s throughout the city.鈥
Academics
黑料网911Santiago DR: Study on the campus of Pontifica Universidad Cat贸lica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), just a 15-minute drive from downtown Santiago DR, where you can access restaurants, banks, bookstores, caf茅s, and more. 黑料网911Santiago DR sits on PUCMM's campus and boasts a classroom space and a student lounge.
Course Information
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Professions and Related Programs
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 黑料网911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
To be considered, submit the 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program January 2027 3 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program January 2026 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $3,950 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $2,770 * |
| Housing | $800 |
| Insurance | $80 |
| Total Fees | $3,950 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $0 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $600 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $15 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Personal expenses | $137 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $752 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
鈥For students in homestays, families provide all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For select/select plus option, you should budget approx. $75 per week for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫Most students do independent trips with Uber which is around 1.50 or 2.00 USD per trip.
鈥犫赌犫犫赌$100 emergency fund + toiletries + cell phone expense (may vary depending on the plan the student chooses)
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Meals
Our Staff
Luc铆a Ag眉ero
Center Director
Luc铆a Ag眉ero is a passionate educator and lifelong learner with over fifteen years of professional experience.
Dr. William Rey
Program Coordinator
Will graduated from the medical school at PUCMM and has gained extensive experience working within the Public Health system, collaborating with both urban and rural communities to improve healthcare access and outcomes.
Randolp Valenzuela
HSSA & College Program Coordinator
Randolp Valenzuela has a degree in electrical technics and has taken numerous courses in business administration and media communication. He has more than a decade of experience coordinating youth camps...
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