UofMN Study Abroad: Summer in Ecuador

Spend your summer learning advanced Spanish in Quito, Ecuador, where old meets new and cultures come together. Explore the historic city center, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while walking past the headquarters of many national and international organizations and institutions. Learn to understand the many influences in the region, from colonialism to indigenous knowledge. Deepen your Spanish language abilities by taking courses taught by local instructors. Then, engage with the language outside the classroom by living with local homestay families in Quito. Courses focus on Latin American and Spanish culture and literature, as well as indigenous knowledge related to the environment. These courses are based in Quito and involve excursions around the city and other parts of Ecuad...