Program Overview     

This program focused on unique, practical, and socially responsible for students to be able to explore the role of plants through human history and across global cultures. Students will develop a cultural awareness and become prepared to encounter real life situations outside of the classroom through discussions of cultural customs and behavior and by reading authentic materials written in Spanish. Quality Education, Climate Action, Sustainable Cities and Communities, as part of Penn State’s (and Global Programs’) effort to align with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Dominican Republic’s capital city, Santo Domingo is also the most modern and dynamic metropolis in the Caribbean. La Capital—as it is affectionately called—epitomizes the pulse of Dominican culture, where the old and the new converge seamlessly from centuries old architecture and history, art galleries, an electric nightlife, and a booming gastronomy scene. Exploring the Colonial City—the first European settlement of the Americas and a designated “UNESCO” World Heritage Site in 1990—is a recommended experience for all travelers. This historic neighborhood consists of a pedestrian-friendly maze of narrow streets brimming with 16th to early 20th century architectural wonders.