University of Minnesota: MSID - International Development in Ecuador
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Experience contemporary Ecuadorian culture—a blend of indigenous and Spanish colonial—while improving your Spanish language skills. You’ll also contribute through an internship or research project with a nonprofit organization while you are there.... read more
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Yes it was worthwhile, met some incredible people and had amazing experiences. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Cross-cultural knowledge A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It made me much more confident about my language abilities and increased my academic and personal independence. Alexandra L - Carleton College View Entire Review
Yes, I loved getting to see the whole country more or less. However, I only got to get to know locals toward the end of my program. I wish I got to practice Spanish more and interact with locals more! Marissa I - University of the Pacific View Entire Review
My Spanish improved significantly over the course of this program. Specifically, learning Ecuadorianisms abroad was really fun and interesting because that's not something you can learn in a classroom. You get to really be a part of the community and culture with the host family system. Eva R - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I improved my spanish skills significantly; I learned how to travel on my own in a foreign country; I became more flexible as I navigated host-family relationships and differences of culture in general; and I saw how my development studies play out in real life. Eliza-Eve S - Grinnell College View Entire Review
I've gained a lot of conversation Spanish practice and even the confidence to enter into a conversation, which I did not have before this. No plans are changed because I don't really have any plans. Derrick M - Presbyterian College View Entire Review
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Experience contemporary Ecuadorian culture—a blend of indigenous and Spanish colonial—while improving your Spanish language skills. You’ll also contribute through an internship or research project with a nonprofit organization while you are there. Explore the complex realities around issues such as environment, globalization, public health, and social justice. Live with a homestay family, which gives you a vital connection to Ecuadorian culture.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Research
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Writing, General
- Community Organization and Advocacy
Minimum GPA:
2.5Year Founded:
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