Virtual experience; real impactImmerse yourself into a new, vibrant and colorful culture. Join an international community and develop the tools to be able to contribute to a more sustainable world. Kagumu's virtual sustainable study abroad program immerses you into a new culture while equipping you with the tools to start your own impactful sustainable project.
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Fast FactsLocation: Zoom (streamed live from Colombia)
Language: English. Spanish in parts with translations. Length: 3 weeks Start date: June 1, 2021 (flexible for private groups) Fellow participants: Students (aged 18-23) from around the world Cost: From $299 p/p What do I need: A laptop and a WiFi connection Application process: Simply get in touch below |
What our program includes
Interactive project visits
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Live cultural experiences
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Project development workshops
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Sustainable Project Visits
Reforestation & BioconstructionJoin experts from Kasaguadua, a natural reserve that is helping to protect 12 hectares of verdant Andes mountain landscape and is pioneering an eco-friendly way of living using award-winning eco designs.
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Community GardeningOur inspirational partners will take us through the process of starting a community garden, the surprising benefit and possible impact as well as giving students expert tips on composing at home.
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Social GastronomyDuring this virtual workshop, you will learn from a group of inspirational women from Medellin how to cook simple yet delicious meals using locally grown produce and using minimal cooking equipment.
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Cultural Activities
Coffee making workshopJoin an expert barista in exploring why Colombia produces the finest Arabica coffee beans on the planet and take part in an interactive workshop after which you will be able to make a world-class cup of Joe.
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Salsa & cumbia classTake your first steps into the infectious world of salsa and cumbia dancing. Led by an expert tutor you will fall in love with the latin beat and quickly take your skills onto the next level ether individually or with a partner.
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Visit to the Lost CityGet an insight into Colombia's finest archaeologic site. Learn from some expert archaeologists about the history of this site and explore the fascinating cultures that still live on through inhabiting indigenous people.
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Why join our program
Create your own sustainable projectYou will gain the skills, knowledge and inspiration to start your own sustainable project that will have a positive impact in your own country.
Engage in global issuesLearn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals from industry experts, entrepreneurs and our experienced guides through live online sessions.
Learn from inspirational local expertsYou will visit, virtually, a variety of impactful community and environmental projects, giving you an insight into how people are changing the world.
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Join an international communityWe pride ourselves on creating an international community that will enable you to learn alongside students from all walks of life and possibly craft life-long friendships.
Experience Colombian cultureImmerse yourself into Colombian culture with interactive cultural activities that include coffee workshops, dance and music sessions and many more.
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Meet your curator |
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A graduate in international development and economics, London-born Mala Henriques dedicates her life to social impact, managing international programs for Impact Hub that help social enterprises maximize and scale their community projects. Mala was also the 2019 curator for Global Shapers Medellin, a World Economic Forum community, leading a network of young people to drive dialogue, action and change. View Mala's Linkedin profile.
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Benefits of going online
Cost effectiveWhile travel can be awesome; the costs can stack up. Students taking our virtual course will do so at the fraction of the cost of a traditional study abroad program.
Connect with more studentsUsually study abroad programs consist of small groups. On this course you can connect with a wide range of students from around the world.
No travel neededFor those who are unable to travel for whatever reason, this offers the perfect alternative. Warning; one taste of Colombia and it will be hard to resist a future trip.
Incentives for future travelSpeaking of future trips: if you sign up to this course we offer you 10% off any future trip to Colombia with Kagumu Adventures. Click here to check out our range of adventure trips available around Colombia.
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Frequently asked questions
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Do I have to attend all the sessions?
We highly recommend that you attend each session in order to gain the most out of the course and maximize your opportunity to get to know your fellow students. You will need to complete the materials to gain the certificate of completion. Who will the other students be? Students could be university and non university students from around the world that are studying a wide range of degrees. Do I need to know about sustainable development or the UN Sustainable Development Goals? No. If you do great, if not, don’t worry; you will learn about them during this course. How long will each session be? Sessions will last from 1hr – 1hr 15 minutes and there will be around five per week. Will there be work to do during each session? Yes, you will be given tasks to do during your free time. These tasks will be individual or in your group. |
Are the sessions interactive?
Absolutely; we guarantee that you will interact with your fellow students as well as the experts leading each session. Will my project be individual or in a group? It could be either. This is up to you. How much does it cost? The course runs from $299 per person. If you are an individual university please contact our team to find out our costs. Will I have any work to do before the first session? No, we will just send a quick survey to fill in with the reminder before the first session. |
