Field School in Ecuador

  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Tena,  Otavalo

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 26 - August 7 (6 Weeks)

Description: Students who prefer to learn by doing and wish to become more fluent in Spanish will want to take advantage of this unique study opportunity. The six week ethnographic field school in the Napo region of Ecuador offers students a chance to learn ethnographic research methods while experiencing firsthand the indigenous cultures of the land. While living in home stays with families, students will study Amazonian culture, history, and community affairs, and will be immersed in activities of daily life. This allows students to become integrated into the community and experience the native culture directly.Classroom instruction introduces students to fieldwork, indigenous cultures, and rainforest ecosystems. Students pursue their own individual research projects. Excursions are planned to the rainforest, Otavalo (an Andes mountain town, known for its tourism and indigenous culture), the thermal baths of Papallacta, and the capital city of Tena. Students also travel to lower Napo to visit a wildlife refuge, botanical gardens, and bilingual intercultural schools.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD5,825

The fee does not include round-trip international airfare; passport; books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money; class related performances and events; entry visa.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Florida State University International Programs's Mission Statement: The Florida State University International Programs is committed to providing a quality international learning environment where students are challenged to be learners, leaders, achievers and contributors within a global community. In the twenty-first century students must be able to understand and perceive global change, and we are dedicated to exposing them to international cultures, lifestyles and languages.

Year Founded: 1957