Galapagos Islands Ecology Program

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• Galapagos Islands: 
Galapagos Islands
• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Pichincha,  Mindo

Term: Spring, Summer 
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: March - July

Description: EPI offers 9 - 14 day residential experiential education field programs that focus on science education, conservation, and intercultural exchange. Participants collaborate with professional researchers conducting on-going research projects with conservation ramifications. In addition to collecting important data, students explore unique and sometimes threatened ecosystems in an effort to learn more about them and how best to protect them at home and abroad. Additionally, students are taught that every individual can make a positive difference in the world.

Highlights: Galapagos - Ecuador: Giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and other incredible Galapagos animals; collaborating with the Galapagos National Park; working with juvenile Galapagos tortoises; snorkeling in the Galapagos Marine Reserve; hiking volcanoes, beaches, and cloud forests; visiting the 'Mitad del Mundo' monument; and traveling by boat between these remote islands.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: From $3,695

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 9 - 14

Scholarships are Available. Need based financial aid is awarded in October.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Ecology Project International's Mission Statement: Ecology Project International improves and inspires science education and conservation efforts worldwide through field-based student-scientist partnerships. Additionally, we support and promote intercultural exchange between citizens of different countries and cultures. EPIs vision is to create an ecologically literate society where the worlds youth is empowered to take an active role in conservation. We run short-term residential field ecology programs for students, teachers, and families in Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands - Ecuador, Baja California Sur - Mexico, and Montana/ Yellowstone. EPI students work on real-world conservation research projects in addition to interacting with local students and their communities.

Year Founded: 2001