Social Work & Human Rights. El Salvador provides students with the chance to explore the social problems that face local communities through the study of social work as well as human rights. Both subjects are great course options for students of any major who decide to study abroad in El Salvador. Study abroad programs in El Salvador focused on social work will also usually include service learning opportunities, such as the opportunity to work on projects combating gang crime and human trafficking.
Spanish. The local Spanish is called Caliche, which uses voseo or the personal vos instead of tu. Caliche is considered by some to be too informal and may not be used in a business or classroom setting, which means the best way to learn it is by immersing yourself among native speakers. Learning Spanish in El Salvador will surely provide students with a unique educational opportunity.
Alternative Learning Opportunities. The country is still recovering from a long and painful war, which affords students with unique service learning and volunteer opportunities. As mentioned above, opportunities to work with unique urban issues, like human trafficking and gang crime, are commonly available to study abroad students, especially those studying in San Salvador.
Adventure Tourism. Blessed with the coast of La Libertad and Punta Roca, one of the best surfing beaches in the world, tourism has become a large industry in El Salvador. Dormant volcanoes dot the countryside and have left a rich soil perfect for farming coffee and other crops. This varied local geography allows for plenty of adventure, from learning how to surf to climbing volcanoes.