AFS Intercultural Programs
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Year and Semester: The school year runs from February through November, with a vacation for Easter, national holidays, and during December and January. You will attend classes in either the morning or afternoon, with courses in language, sociology, math, art, and natural sciences according to the school':s curriculum. School uniforms are worn and teachers change rooms while you remain with your classmates in one central room. Attending school is an integral part of your experience and is the best way to make friends and to get to know everyday life as a Honduran teen. AFS Exchange Students are placed in the junior or senior year, based upon academic record. Students placed in senior year are required to do community service projects, which gives students and you the opportunity to meet and help people, and learn about the community. While students here are serious about their studies, there are plenty of opportunities outside of school to get to know your new friends. Teens like to hang out in groups, watch movies, or go dancing. AFS Honduras also provides three orientations during your stay to acquaint you with the country's life and culture; and one of the most exciting orientations is held at the ancient Mayan City of Copan.
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