Dominican Republic
Travel Experience
Service in the Sun: Cultural Immersion in the Dominican Republic
Winter Break: December 12, 2025 to December 20, 2025
Join us for a life-changing service-learning travel program to the Dominican Republic, where we'll team up with local non-profit 7 Elements to support sustainable development projects that create a lasting impact. This isn’t just travel—it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, connect with local communities, and grow as a global citizen. Experience hands-on service activities, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable moments while working toward positive change. Don’t just travel—make an impact!
Travel Leaders
Jesher Velazquez
Center of Global Education
Michelle Rios-Araque
Center for Inclusive Excellence
Cost
- Program Fee: $1,800
- Airfare & Transportation: $800
- Self-Pay Total Cost: $2,600
- Your Out-Of-Pocket Cost After Elevate Credit has been Applied (Valued at $2,600 for eligible students): $0
- For all travelers:
- Insurance Fee: $90 charged directly to your Student Account
- Recommended for Personal Funds: $250
- Tuition: None, this is a travel experience with no credit associated.
Quick Facts
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
- Program Length: 8 days
- Units: 0
- Eligibility: Undergraduate MU student; 2.0 GPA or higher
- Language: English, Spanish helpful but not required
TENTATIVE Itinerary
All the landmarks mentioned in this itinerary will be visited. Some changes may be made in the order they will be visited depending upon the weather.
Day 1: Fly from the US to the Dominican Republic
Day 2: Community ethics presentation, do service work at La Boca de Yasica, group dinner, evening talk on the 7 Elements of Human Security.
Day 3: Return to La Boca de Yasica for service work, evening talk on Planetary Health. Free time in the evening.
Day 4: Day trip to Dudu Lagoon and Playa Preciosa
Day 5: Participate in a Medical Brigade to La Grua, evening talk on Forced Migration. Free time in the evening.
Day 6: Morning trip to Chocojoba Chocolate Factory. Afternoon service work at La Boca de Yasica. Evening talk on Colonialism in la Hispaniola, then free time.
Day 7: Day trip to Sosua to snorkel and enjoy the beach. Evening bonfire with your travel group.
Day 8: Fly from the Dominican Republic to the US.
COVID-19 Disclaimer
Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic we cannot guarantee travel or entrance into a destination or a program because of COVID-19 related delays and /or closures. In addition, should travel occur outside of the United States or between States, we cannot guarantee re-entry with or without vaccine requirement and/or quarantine as determined by the intended destination and return location. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ encourages travelers to comply with the COVID vaccine entry/exit requirements as detailed by their intended destination and/or program. Please see the complete COVID-19 disclaimer here.