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Sit back, relax, and dream about the adventures that await you in Ecuador. First, imagine exploring Quito’s vibrant neighborhoods and admiring the beautiful colonial Spanish architecture that makes the city a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, pict... read more
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It was absolutely worthwhile and I wouldn't change any experience, good or bad, for the world. I could tell you everything I learned from it but each person has a different experience and learns something new about themselves. Don't hesitate to take risks and go out of your comfort zone because those moments are the most worthwh... Brooke O - Hope College View Entire Review
The study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. Absolutely everyone should study abroad if they can. It expands your horizons, helps you grow up, and shows you things you never thought you would see. Philip S - Trinity University View Entire Review
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My study abroad experience was one of the best experiences in my life. It was definitely worth it. From this experience, I learned more about myself as an individual, my strengths and weaknesses as a person, and about the greater diversity out there in the world. Elizabeth F - Trinity University View Entire Review
I'm so glad I went to Ecuador. It was breathtakingly beautiful, I learned a lot about other cultures and lifestyles, and I learned a lot of Spanish. This trip helped me to realize just how important it is to travel. Experiencing the exotic natural landscapes and novel cultural practices of Ecuador made me feel more alive. I w... George E - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
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Sit back, relax, and dream about the adventures that await you in Ecuador. First, imagine exploring Quito’s vibrant neighborhoods and admiring the beautiful colonial Spanish architecture that makes the city a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, picture yourself studying the ecological diversity of the Galápagos Islands, standing on the equator in Mitad del Mundo, and hiking the mountain rainforest in Loja Province. Pack your bags now—South America awaits you.
Programs in Quito:
Programs in Quito:
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Quito - Area Studies & Language: With a population of nearly 1.6 million people, Quito is a vibrant and modern city that is famous for its beautiful colonial Spanish architecture. It is also the capital of Ecuador—one of the most biologically varied countries in the world. Come to Quito and immerse yourself in the local language and cultures as you focus your studies on Ecuador’s ecological and ethnic diversity and the challenges of development. If you’re interested in improving your Spanish language skills, this program offers you the opportunity to rapidly strengthen your Spanish through a rigorous language course taught by IES Abroad. You select the remainder of your courses from options available at IES Abroad and prestigious local universities, such as Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) and Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO). You can also enroll in an internship or service learning placement during your time in Quito, which will help you add international work experiece to your résumé, or help you understand the city’s social issues first-hand.
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Quito Direct Enrollment - Universidad San Francisco de Quito: Quito is perfect for the adventurous soul. With its surrounding mountains, you’re always just a climb away from a breathtaking view of the valley and from a bird’s-eye view of the colonial Spanish architecture that makes the city famous. Plus, Quito is a great base for trips to the rainforests and marine habitats that make Ecuador famous around the world. We invite you to Ecuador to improve your Spanish while enjoying all that this amazing country has to offer. While in Quito, directly enroll at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and take the majority of your courses at the University alongside local students. Because USFQ offers nearly 1,500 courses each semester in a wide variety of disciplines, students with almost any academic interest can find exciting and challenging enrollment options.
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Quito Summer - Environmental Studies: Although Ecuador is only about the size of Colorado, it is one of the most ecologically diverse countries on the planet. Four eco-regions—the Amazon basin, the high Andes, the coastal plain, and the Galápagos Islands—offer a wealth of flora and fauna that attract biologists, botanists, and environmentalists from around the world. In addition to the country’s natural riches, Quito is an architectural jewel known for the warmth and hospitality of its residents. Based in Quito and featuring three weeks of course-related excursions in the Galápagos Islands, this program allows you to study issues of environmental management and preservation, while exploring Ecuador’s rich ecology. The program is organized in cooperation with the Galápagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences (GAIAS) and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ). All Environmental Studies courses are taught in English, and previous Spanish study is not required.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Anthropology
- Economics
- International Relations
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
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