This study abroad semester is for students of any discipline who have an interest in other cultures and languages, and who wish to have a deeper learning and life experience. The program combines instruction in the area of interest of the student and intercultural learning with a wide range of courses in both English and Spanish; there is also opportunity for service learning placements in the community.
This study abroad semester is for students of any discipline who have an interest in other cultures and languages, and who wish to have a deeper learning and life experience. The program combines intensive Spanish language instruction (if applicable), travel and intercultural learning with a wide range of courses in both English and Spanish, and service learning placements in the community. The program is based in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Students can choose to study during either Spring or Fall Semester. Spring begins in early January and lasts until late April; Fall begins in late August and finishes in late December. Exact dates are available by emailing: international@uees.edu.ec.
Students can choose to be placed in a variety of community organizations that work at addressing the pressing social needs in Guayaquil, such as health, nutrition, education, shelter and housing, and environmental protection, or working with the physically and mentally disabled, street children, and other marginalized members of society. Students are placed according to their skill sets and Spanish language level.
