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IES Abroad Galápagos Islands Direct Enrollment – GAIAS
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With the IES Abroad Galapagos Islands Direct Enrollment program, students get to experience the islands and animals that changed the world's view on science, religion, and evolution. Students can study Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Sociology, and many more fields up close. Students choose between three academic tracks: Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation; Marine Ecology; and People...
With the IES Abroad Galapagos Islands Direct Enrollment program, students get to experience the islands and animals that changed the world's view on science, religion, and evolution. Students can study Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Sociology, and many more fields up close. Students choose between three academic tracks: Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation; Marine Ecology; and People, Politics, and the Environment. Each has a five course module, and up to two courses can be substituted with courses from another track if desired and there are no scheduling conflicts. The program begins with a month in the capital city of Quito participating in orientation, courses, and field studies before moving to the Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences on the remote i...
Program Highlights
Mix and match course track modules for the perfect set of courses and study in both Quito and San Cristobal island
See the worlds most beautiful and biologically diverse island locations a popular visiting spot for many famous scientists
See the famous land iguanas and giant tortoises, visit indigenous and traditional Andean communities, and dive into the Pacific Ocean
Balance studies with extracurricular activities and cultural events such as SCUBA dives
Explore Ecuador and its surrounding areas through IES Abroad field trips. Past trips include: the Amazon Rainforest, Maquipucuna Cloud Forest, and Mitad del Mundo
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- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Fall
- Spring
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Marine Biology
- Political Science & Politics
- All Nationalities
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Best Travel Experience of My Life
by: Spencer Andersen - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Galápagos Islands Direct Enrollment – GAIASI have always wanted to study abroad. Additionally, I have always wanted to be a wildlife biologist and do field research. Furthermore, The Galapagos and The Amazon have been at the top of my “Bucket List” for my whole life. The fact that my first field research opportunity in my life was at both of these locations is mind boggling.
Galapagos Islands: Research, Scuba Diving, and Cultural Immersion
by: Kira Demitrus - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Galápagos Islands Direct Enrollment – GAIASIES abroad made sure that everything was taken care of so all I had to do was show up and have the time of my life! Living in the Galapagos is a whole other world; the community is incredibly tight-knit and so kind. Latino culture is extremely warm and living with my host families was an absolutely amazing experience. We bonded over cultural differences and it was an opportunity for me to be immersed in their culture while also being able to teach my families about my own culture. This program i...
Go to the Galapagos!!!
by: Naomi Tsai - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Galápagos Islands Direct Enrollment – GAIASI loved my time in the Galapagos, overall a completely amazing experience! I seriously think everyone should visit the Galapagos at some point in their life, and if you get the chance stay as long as you can!! Great people, great food, unforgettable location.
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Locations
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
Availability
Years Offered: 2019,2020
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Language Lessons
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Academic Credit
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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Alexandra Lee Yingst
Participated in 2014
Alexandra is a junior majoring in biology, sociology, and international and area studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Her passion is ocean conserv...
Alexandra Lee Yingst
Participated in 2014
I wanted to study abroad so that I could experience another culture. I knew that the experience would make me a global citizen and would help me appreciate my own culture more, and I was right about both things.
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