Summer Ecuador: Environmental Science and Conservation Track

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.

All students are supported whilst they study in university through to the internship by on-the-ground project management and will have 24/7 support from Kaya program advisors online. If you have any questions regarding support, contact our advisors!

All participants are required to take a language test that will determine their proficiency in Spanish and will be placed in a class that will match their level. You will be able to learn the language rapidly by being surrounded by the culture and language.

Yes! Kaya has helped many students study and intern in Ecuador and have received amazing feedback! We understand that you might have some safety concerns about studying abroad, be sure to check out our safety blog or reach out to one of our advisors to get your questions answered.

You can apply for this program by following these steps:

1. Prepare an academic reference, personal statement and transcript
2. Submit your application via the Kaya website
3. Once your application is received, an advisor will contact you to arrange an interview.
4. After the interview and acceptance, you’ll have to pay the remaining balance.
5. Finally, you’ll receive the pre-departure brochure and get prepared for your trip!