STUDYING IN HONDURAS
Honduras, the most mountainous country in Central America, is celebrated for its Mayan ruins and ecological bounty. In fact, the government has designated nearly one-quarter of the land as either national parks or nature preserves. Most Hondurans are the intermingled descendents of European colonists and local Indians, which means that ethnic tensions, often found elsewhere in Latin America, are largely absent. One of the least developed nations in Latin America, Honduras is often bypassed by tourists and international developers, which contributes to a leisurely-paced lifestyle, even in the cities.
School
In an effort to increase the national level of education and provide everyone with the best instruction possible, Honduras offers an extremely wide and diverse variety of schools and study program. Attending high school is regarded as valuable and prestigious in Honduras, since not all teenagers have the possibility. Host families will expect their AFS students to take school seriously.
LIVING IN HONDURAS
Life Style and Family Living
No matter where you may live, you will experience the cheerful and warm hospitality that unites the Honduran people. Mestizos, Europeans, native Hondurans and Garifunas (black population), no matter who you visit you will be always invited to stay and share a meal.
Dress and Appearance
In general, it is best to bring casual clothes such as jeans, T-shirts, slacks and skirts. It may be chilly during winter in the mountains, but remember that Honduras is a tropical country. You should bring one or two nice outfits (dress shirts and ties for men, dresses for women) and clothes for the rainy season. Don’t over-pack: you may want to dress like your friends and buy clothes during your stay.
