Programdetaljer
| Program | Start | Slut | Pris | Ålder vid ankomst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skolprogram, avresa höst (juli-sep) | 65,000 kr | 15 år, 4 mån - 17 år, 6 mån | ||
| Skolprogram, avresa vår (jan-mar) | 26 feb 2010 | 13 jan 2011 | 65,000 kr | 15 år - 17 år, 6 mån |
STUDYING IN PANAMA
Panama’s culture reflects multiple influences, Spanish, African, Chinese, East and West Indian—and American. The U.S., after all, built and ran the 50-mile-long Panama Canal, the country’s best-known economic asset, from 1914 through 1999. But today the U.S. is gone, and Panamanians, having lived many decades with a foreign presence and a canal that brings a nonstop flow of international commerce, are cosmopolitan and comfortable with visitors. Contrasting Panama’s urbanity, however, more than half the country remains tropical rainforest, sheltering more species of birds than are found in the U.S. and Canada combined. In addition, seven native Panamanian tribes still live according to prehistoric customs. At least one tribe still hunts with blowpipes.
School
The school year runs from early-March to mid-December and is divided into four terms or quarters. The school day starts at 7:00 a.m. with a break at noon for lunch. In the large cities, school transportation is usually provided by private bus service. AFS Panama pays for school transportation.
LIVING IN PANAMA
Life Style and Family Living
Panamanian host families, like all AFS host families worldwide, are not paid. They open their homes to students in order to share their community and culture as well as to enrich their own family lives.
Dress and Appearance
Panamanian teenagers dress casually, but neatness is important; jeans and T-shirts are common as are shorts (longer shorts for girls). Also bring comfortable walking shoes, sneakers, and a swimsuit and towel. Students are encouraged to bring one or two nice outfits (dress shirts and long pants for boys, dresses for girls) for special occasions. Personal cleanliness is very important, and everyone takes a shower in the morning. The use of antiperspirant or deodorant is essential as Panamanians find body odor very offensive.
