The AFSC is a Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. They offers a seven week summer workcamp in Mexico. Participants live in rural villages and work on community projects. Applicants must be between 18-26, able to converse comfortably in Spanish, motivated by a desire to serve and a willingness to be challenged. The program also seeks Co-Facilitators for paid positions who are fluent in Spanish, experienced in working with young people and familiar with rural communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Financial assistance is available.
The Nordic countries are among the world's most advanced nations in engineering, computer technology and education. Courses offered include archaeology, computer science, history, interdisciplinary studies, literature, and sociology. The program includes travel throughout the region. Four weeks of lectures and site visits introduce participants to a country in the throes of change, yet rooted in cultural continuity. The program is designed for undergraduate students with varying degrees of education or experience in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic language.