The programs described on this page are samples. We can develop a new custom program on any subject, anywhere in the Western Hemisphere or Europe, including locations in the United States for “study away” programs. We specialize in community-based and culturally-immersive experiences.
Jamaica: Legacies of Resistance
Jamaica: Legacies of Resistance
This program will provide firsthand insight into the history of the African Diaspora in Jamaica.
Program Highlights
Conversations with Maroon and Rastafari community leaders
Enjoy beautiful Jamaican beaches and waterfalls
Tour heritage and cultural sites
Students will visit Maroon communities, stay with homestay families, and visit important cultural and historical sites. Students will gain valuable insight into the successful resistance to colonialism as well as modern day resilience to challenges faced by the people of Jamaica.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Kingston, explore the history of Emancipation Park, welcome group dinner and orientation
Day 2
Tour Port Royal heritage and historical site, visit Marcus Garvey Multi-media Museum
Day 3
Conversation with community leaders of Jamaica’s first free town, Charles Town. Meet homestay families
Day 4
Guided hike to Maroon historical site, traditional dance and drumming lesson, visit to museum
Day 5
Visit Moore Town, another Maroon community and meet with community leaders, hike to Nanny Falls
Day 6
Tour Rastafari Indigenous Village, Transport to Montego Bay
Day 7
Visit cultural center and market, free time at the beach
Day 8
Departure
