HONR 294: Spanish Language, Culture in Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

3 Credits

Students from all disciplines will delve into Spanish language classes, host family interactions, and cultural excursions. Seven days in Quito, Ecuador will be followed by four days exploring the biology and culture of Ecuador’s Galapagos Island National Park. As an honors program experience, students will engage with the faculty leaders to apply communication skills through discussions and in a reflection journal that critiques the social context of the course themes and daily experiences.

Faculty Leader: Dr. Jana Marcette
Program Dates: May 5 - 17, 2024 (subject the change)
Application Deadline: Sept. 15 (Preferred) ; Oct.1, 2023 (Final)
Cost: $2,580 - $3,060 (final cost depends on number of students  participating)
Financial Aid may apply for eligible students

Includes:

  • Application Fee
  • Langauge School Fees
  • Home Stay
  • Most Meals
  • In-country transportation
  • Galapagos Island 4-day tour, including airfare to island
  • Entrances Fees
  • Health Insurance

Not Included:

  • Round-trip Airfare
  • Miscellaneous Expenses
  • Some Meals

 

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Program Poster
Tentative Itinerary
Course Syllabus

 

To Get Started

Step 1: The preferred application deadline is Sept. 15, 2023. The Final application deadline is Oct. 1, 2023. Positions are limited, so please apply early to get preference. Download the application (link below) and turn it into the Office of International Studies, Liberal Arts Building, Suite 700, along with your receipt of the $500 deposit and $150 application fee, both of which are included in the overall price.

Step 2: Register for the spring course: LANG 294/HONR 294: Language and Culture in Ecuador (course registration not required to participate in the study abroad)

Step 3: Be interviewed and accepted into the faculty-led program

Step 4: Make payment arrangements with the Business Office to complete the program payments (final payment deadline varies)

Step 5: Finalize any outstanding documentation for study abroad

Step 6: Purchase round-trip airfare to Quito, Ecuador– coordinate with faculty leader and other students

Step 7: Participate in mandatory Outbound Orientation

Step 8: Enjoy this life-changing experience!