Panama Trip ’25 - Information Sessions

Join a unique, hands-on experience in Panama, where education and culture intersect in meaningful ways. During this experience, you’ll engage in service learning with a local school, working directly with students, observing classroom dynamics, and immersing yourself in the educational setting of Panama.

Learn more about this amazing opportunity through the Patton College of Education and ask questions.

Tuesday, November 19

Time:  9:30 am - 10:30 am
Presenter:  Dr. Teri Peasley
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Wednesday, November 20

Time:  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Presenter:  Dr. Debra Dunning
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Thursday, November 21

Time:  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Presenters:  Dr. Peasley and Dr. Dunning
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Note: You do not have to commit to this trip to attend the information sessions. Come and see if this is a good fit!

Trip Dates:

Sunday, May 11 to Monday, May 19, 2025

Cultural Excursions Include:

• Old Quarter of Panama City –  tour and explore the historic old city which includes a World Heritage Site
• Embera Indigenous Tour –  take a dugout boat to visit an indigenous village and learn about their unique history, culture, and traditions from the Indian Chief
•  Panama Canal –  take a guided tour with VIP access to the canal locks
•  El Valle –  Explore the biodiversity of this area which is hidden in a valley within an extinct volcano crater. You will visit Chorro Macho Waterfall, Piedras Pintadas (petroglyphs), a local flower and handcraft market, El Nispero Zoo, and a local Orchid Nursery

Cost includes the following (billed to your student account):

• Hotel accommodations (2 per room) which include daily breakfast
• Transportation to/from airport, school, and excursions
• Entry fees for planned excursions
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• Tuition for 3-credits, charged at regional rates
• $150 study abroad administration fee

Eligibility & Process:

• Must be an undergraduate education major in good standing
• Submit a personal statement, resume, and current DARS
• A $500 deposit is required and will be carried over into final cost per student
• Deadline – December 15, 2024
• Notification of acceptance by January 15, 2025

To learn more about this trip  visit  tinyurl.com/5f23zybj .

Application Deadline:  Wednesday, December 15, 2024