Description

Come experience this high-altitude haven for all things fun! Live 9,000 feet above sea level in the beautiful country of Ecuador. Experience markets, mountains, and culture in the city, with beaches, jungles, crater lakes, and the Galapagos all nearby. On Semester in Ecuador you will study at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, a top-notch university, and improve your Spanish with language and elective courses taught in Spanish.

You will experience:

* Excellent academics for student looking to study in Spanish - The University's broad range of courses mirrors Ecuador's inspiring ethnic and natural diversity, from the pristine beaches of the coast to the culturally rich Sierra region to the lush Amazonian jungle.

* Lush US-style campus - Universidad San Francisco de Quito's beautiful campus has all the luxuries typical of home: a world-class library, Wi-Fi access, classrooms, restaurants, and sports fields.

* Amazing sites in Ecuador - This geographically small country is packed with adventure activities and opportunities for cultural exploration, and it boasts beautiful scenery and amazing biodiversity--the Galapagos Islands are nearby!

* Life with local and international students - The University is known for its regional diversity within Ecuador, so you can meet fellow classmates from the Ecuadorean mountains, coastal areas, and cities, as well as from Europe, Asia, and the United States.

* A fascinating, historic city - Quito's entire downtown, with its fascinating blend of old and new, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, so it's hard to go wrong when exploring.

Highlights

* Visit volcanoes, beaches, waterfalls, rain forest, mountain villages, market towns, and more!
* Centrally located for excursions to the Amazonian jungle, the Mindo Cloudforest, the coast's surf scene, and the legendary Galapagos Islands
* Courses taught in Spanish and English
* International and local students
* Fantastic private university in Quito
* Live with a local family
* Strong on-site support from both the University and our site director
* Great, inexpensive Andean cuisine
* Thriving artisan markets throughout the city
* Community-service options and internships in the local and indigenous communities surrounding the campus
* Learn some fancy salsa moves in one of the many dance studios and then strut your stuff with impressive salseros on the dance floor
* Visit nearby ruins to learn about Quito's importance in the Incan empire

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Spanish

Subject Areas

• Anthropology
• Culinary Arts
• Culture
• Environmental Studies
• Spanish
• Studio Arts

Cost in US$:

please contact CISabroad

Program Fees Include:

* 4-day trip to Tiputini Biodiversity Station
* Full-time tuition and fees
* Homestay
* Meals (2 per day)
* Medical and accident insurance
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup
* CISabroad on-site orientation
* Universidad de San Francisco de Quito orientation
* On-site support
* Universidad de San Francisco de Quito official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Scholarships are Available

Grants (Automatically Awarded): * CISabroad Early Bird Grant: You will automatically receive USD 100 off if you apply by Sep 23rd for a spring semester program or December 31st for a fall semester program! * CISabroad CPA (Cooperating Partner Alliance) Grant: Automatically receive USD 250 off a semester program or USD 100 off a summer or short-term program if your school is an affiliate. Please check list at CISabroad website. * CISabroad Bring a Friend Grant: You and your friend receive USD 250 for a semester program or USD 100 for a summer, short-term or internship program. * CISabroad Go Again Grant: Got the travel bug and want to go again on another CISabroad program? Get USD 250 off a semester or USD 100 off a summer program. *CISabroad Diversity Abroad Grant, CIS Gilman Grant, CIS Golden Key Grant: If you receive a Diversity Abroad scholarship, Gilman Grant, or Golden Key Award for your CISabroad program, we'll give you an additional $500 grant, just to say congrats! For all of the following scholarships, Please be sure to fill out the CIS scholarship application form by May 1 for a fall program, November 1 for a Spring Program, or May 1 For a summer program. Please visit CISabroad website. * CISabroad Leadership Scholarship: Receive USD 250- USD 500 off a semester program or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program * CISabroad Photo Journalist Scholarship Receive USD 100 off plus a digital camera for semester or summer program * CISabroad Correspondent Scholarship (semester programs only) Receive USD 500-USD 1,000 off for blogging regularly about your experience overseas * CISabroad Green Scholarship Receive USD 250-USD 500 off a semester or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program for volunteering in an eco-friendly capacity and presenting on your experience while back home Please check CISabroad website for a more up to date info.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000