The document summarizes ISE's educational trip to Puerto Rico, including details about ISE as a nonprofit organization with 40 years of experience organizing cultural immersion programs, an itinerary of activities and locations to visit in Puerto Rico focused on language, culture and the environment, important dates and payment schedules, available financial aid, and testimonials from past students praising the impact of ISE trips.
2. ¿Quién es ISE?
• Intercultural Student Experiences, a nonprofit
educational organization since 1972
• Strong emphasis on language and cultural immersion
• Mission: To inspire and educate students of the world
through experiential learning across cultures.
3. ¿Por qué ISE?
• Emphasis on language usage
• 40 years of experience and knowledgeable staff
• 24-hour on-call emergency phone while group
is abroad
• ISE Student Code of Conduct
• Financial aid
• Health and trip cancellation insurance coverage
5. ¿Cómo se prepara para el viaje?
• As a group we will get familiar with Puerto Rico
and the places we’ll visit:
• Classroom discussions
• Think about culture, customs, traditions with
assistance from ISE’s Beyond the Classroom Wiki
• Internet research for trip
• Seek out additional opportunities to practice
Spanish
6. ¿Qué vamos a hacer en Puerto Rico?
• El Yunque National Rainforest
• Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayak T
• Snorkeling Excursion
• Old San Juan City Tour
• Cuevas de Camuy
• Ponce
7. Detalles Importantes
• Program travel dates
• Approximate price
• *Fuel surcharges now included in price
• Add-on’s
• Trip inclusions and exclusions
8. Seguro Médico y de Accidente
• Included in program price
• $50,000 maximum
coverage
• Coverage details available
on ISE website
9. Seguro sobre cancelación por razones
médicas
• Included in program price
• Valid for cancellation due
to medical issues affecting
participants or immediate
family
• $1,000 max coverage
11. Fechas de pago - viajes de primavera
Spring Programs
Early Bird registration deadline: June 15
Final registration deadline: October 1
June 15 (Early Bird) $500
October 1 (final) Due with program application
November 1 $800
December 1 $800
January 15 Balance
12. Fechas de pago - viajes de verano
Early Bird registration deadline: June 15
Summer Programs Final registration deadline: October 15
June 15 (Early Bird) $500
October 15 (final) Due with program application
November 15 $1000
January 15 $1000
March 15 Balance
13. Haz un plan financiero
• Consider ISE’s financial aid & fundraising
• ISE Early Bird Discount: save $200
• Participate in ISE’s US Hosting Program and
receive a discount on your own ISE trip
14. Apoyo económico
•ISE provides need
based financial aid
•Financial Aid Grant
Calculator on website
•Application online
15. ¿Cómo se inscribe?
• Student Application in English
• Code of Conduct signed by participant &
parent/guardian
• $500 deposit check or money order
• Save $200 with Early Bird sign-up by June 15th
16. Comentarios de viajeros ISE
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the guides, the day visits,
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17. Resumen de detalles importantes
• ISE’s Puerto Rico program allows students to practice and
improve their Spanish skills while immersed in the rich local
culture
• ISE’s Early Bird sign up allows me to save $200 and plenty of
time to fundraise, submit your application and deposit by June
15 to ensure your Early Bird discount!
• ¡Nos vemos en Puerto Rico!