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Summer Ecuador: Environmental Science and Conservation Track

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This program is for students aspiring to become conservationists and environmental scientists. Spend your summer immersed in the Ecuador Study Abroad and Intern – Environmental Science and Conservation Track. It involves studying in Cuenca for eight weeks and an optional internship for 2 or 4 weeks. The placement is at a rescue and conservation center in the Amazon, and you can join before or afte...

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Program Highlights

Discover Ecuador’s wildlife while interning at a rescue center near Puyo.

Earn credits towards your degree while immersing yourself in a new culture.

Improve your Spanish through language lessons and a homestay with a local host family.

Learn about environmental science and conservation in a biodiversity hotspot.

Explore Cuenca during a city tour and other pre-organized activities.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Cuenca, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Environmental Studies
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
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Awards

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cuenca, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Agriculture
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Culture

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    • Letters of Reference
    • Transcript

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    This program is for students aspiring to become conservationists and environmental scientists. Spend your summer immersed in the Ecuador Study Abroad and Intern – Environmental Science and Conservation Track. It involves studying in Cuenca for eight weeks and an optional internship for 2 or 4 weeks. The placement is at a rescue and conservation center in the Amazon, and you can join before or after your studies. The host university is Universidad de Cuenca, where you can take one Spanish class based on your level and another course from these options: - Natural Heritage of Ecuador - World Agriculture and Food Problems - Structure and Functions of Plants, Forestry, and Society Be at the front lines of environment and wildlife conservation in this summer study program. Feel free to ...

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