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L&LI - Study and Intern for a Semester in Quito, Ecuador (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Quito, Ecuador; Quito, Ecuador
  • Program Terms: Fall, Semester, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Living & Learning International 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accounting, Advertising, Biology, Business, Communication, Communications, Communications & Journalism, Culture, Culture,, Earth Science, Education, Global Studies, History, Humanities, International Business, Latin American Studies, Marketing, Other Language & Literature, Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation, Pre-Law, Pre-med, Psychology, Public Health, Religion/Theology, Service Internship, Service Learning, Social Work, Sports, Urban Studies
Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
Overview
We offer an amazing mixture of adventure, academic excellence, culture, practical experience, language, mission, and integrated living while you're in Quito, Ecuador. You interact with teachers, faculty, and ministry site hosts in both a classroom setting and one-on-one meetings, all while engaging in Ecuadorian culture and community.

Spend four months combining classroom and experiential learning in a unique and challenging cross-cultural setting. Along with receiving up to 18 units of college credit, you also participate in a custom internship that provides hands-on experience in your related field. Outside of the classroom, you experience the Ecuadorian culture through weekend trips, week-long excursions, and living with a local family for a portion of the program.

Highlights
  • Visit the Galápagos Islands and the Amazon Jungle
  • Home Stays with Local Families
  • Internships and Service
  • Experiential Learning
  • Weekly Chapel and Ministry Engagement
Semester Course Offerings
Students enroll in 12-18 college credits.

Required Courses
  • Ecuador History, Art, and Culture
  • Community Development 100 plus an Internship
  • At least one Spanish course (option to enroll in more than one Spanish course)
Elective Courses
  • Biological Principles and Lab
  • Intercultural Communications
  • Christian Spiritual Formation and Transformation
  • Worldview and Global Religions
  • Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Social Work Courses
  • International Field Seminar
  • Junior Field Practicum (100-150 Hours)
  • Senior Field Practicum (400+ hours)
Full Spanish Curriculum
  • Nine Spanish courses ranging from 100-400 level
Customized Internship Placement
Our semester program includes a built-in internship opportunity where you participate in 120-180 hours of internship work in the Quito community.
Our internship coordinator takes into account your interests, school requirements, and field of study to place you at a local organization where you gain hands-on experience in your field of study in an international context. The Community Development course accompanied by the internship provides a seminar-based model of learning for you to process and gain constructive learning.