Summer Ecuador: Environmental Science and Conservation Track
Program Overview
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...
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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- 1-3 Months
- Agriculture
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
Updated Jan 15, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Cuenca, Ecuador
Fields & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Environmental Studies
Available Terms / Availability
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- 1-3 Months
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The track involves 2 months of studying at Ecuador’s Universidad de Cuenca, where you will take 2 classes and earn up to 6 credits. You will take one Spanish class and one of the following; the natural heritage of Ecuador, world agriculture and food problems, or the structure and functions of plants, forestry, and society. After studying, you can choose to continue your time abroad and complete an internship at a wildlife rescue center.
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