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Sustainable Communities in Ecuador
by: Barnard College
The program is designed to provide students with a unique one-to-one interaction with Spanish native speakers in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest and the Andean Region of Ecuador. With the Sustainable Communities in Ecuador program, students will be living with families in each community we will be visiting, maximizing the amount of contact with the target language and culture. They will expl...
The program is designed to provide students with a unique one-to-one interaction with Spanish native speakers in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest and the Andean Region of Ecuador. With the Sustainable Communities in Ecuador program, students will be living with families in each community we will be visiting, maximizing the amount of contact with the target language and culture. They will explore, learn, and document the work some indigenous groups have been doing since the new constitution was approved back in 2008.
Program Highlights
Work with women community leaders at the different sites.
Learn how communities work to preserve their resources and maintain a sustainable culture.
Experience both the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountains.
Discover the Ecuadorian history and indigenous cultures.
Immerse in the Spanish language and culture by interacting, sharing, and living with native speakers.
Quick Details
- Quito, Ecuador
- Summer
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Foreign Language
- Spanish
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Quito, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Course Materials
- Academic Credit
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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