Description

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is a vibrant, modern city with roots in the Incan Empire and Colonial Spain. Roughly the size of Colorado, Ecuador offers the environmental megadiversity of a much larger country. With four eco-regions - the Amazon basin, the high Andes, the coastal plain, and the Galápagos Islands - Ecuador is home to a wealth of flora and fauna and attracts biologists, botanists, and environmentalists from around the world.

Over the course of the summer, you will come to know Quito's vibrant neighborhoods and winding streets. IES Abroad's Quito Summer program offers enrollment in IES Abroad courses focusing on environmental studies and the Spanish language, homestays with Ecuadorean families, and field trips throughout Ecuador; you will have the opportunity to meet Ecuadorean and international students alike. Starting at the IES Abroad Center in downtown Quito, near the financial district and just steps away from the neighborhood favorite Parque Carolina, you will gain a meaningful cultural experience and a deeper knowledge of what it means to be a citizen of the world.

Highlights

- Study the flora and fauna of Ecuador through field study trips to destinations such as Galápagos Islands, the Amazon region, and the highlands.
- Participate in English-taught Environmental Studies courses with a focus on Ecuador
- Improve your Spanish skills through IES Abroad language courses. Previous Spanish study is not required.
- Experience Ecuadorian culture by living in a homestay.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Inquire for more information.

Program Fees Include:

The IES Abroad program fee generally includes:
- Tuition
- Orientation
- Housing
- Field study trips, as stated
- On-site IES Abroad staff
- Medical insurance, including emergency medical evacuation insurance coverage and a 24-hour traveler's assistance help-line
- Personal IES Abroad Advisor available for predeparture support
- IES Abroad Get SET! predeparture guide and the IES Abroad Family Guide

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Scholarships are Available

Please inquire for more information.