Ecuador Semester

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Spend the semester of a lifetime in the beautiful country of Ecuador in South America!

Students will engage with the challenges of a developing nation in an academically excellent semester abroad. During your time in Quito, you will be surrounded by a secure Christian community. Each week, participants meet with a resident coordinator and have access to a chapel service. You will also have the option to participate in either a local internship or service-learning project.

When most North Americans think of Ecuador there are not many images that come to mind. Living and Learning International aims to change that. Ecuador is a small country about the same size as the state of Colorado, but within its borders exist four distinct regions. The Amazon Jungle, the Andes Mountains where the capital city of Quito sits, the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, and the Galapagos Islands more than 600 miles off the coast. Our students visit all four “worlds.”

This semester is guaranteed to change your life!

Travelers are required to book a round-trip flight for this program.

The required travel insurance should be purchased through Faith Ventures.

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`The semester abroad in Ecuador with Living and Learning International was one of the sweetest seasons of my life. I went looking for international experience, exposure to a new culture and language, and just plain adventure, but I came back with so much more than that. I came back with lifelong friendships, a newfound love for and contentment in Jesus Christ, and countless laughs and smiles from the many sweet in-between moments. What a joy and a treasure it has been to share the last three and a half months with the kindest and most genuine community I have ever known in the spectacular country of Ecuador.` — Mia Hayes - 2019
Where
Quito, Ecuador
How Long
16 Weeks
App Deadline
04/01/2024
When
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
Cost
$15,000.00
What's Included
Administrative fees Airfare Airport drop-off Airport pickup Country visa or permits Excursion transportation Excursions Housing Internet access in housing Language training Laundry Local transportation On-site orientation On-site staff support Pre-departure advising Some Meals Tuition
Housing
  • Host Family
  • Shared Apartment
Languages
English
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Scholarship or Financial Aid Opportunities
All methods that are currently used for a semester on campus are the same payment methods that may be used for a semester abroad. SEU allows for financial aid, scholarship, loans, and institutional aid to be applied towards any L&LI program. Please note however that all payment methods operate on a student by student case and may vary. You will need to verify with your Financial Aid Counselor to see what your financial options are for a semester abroad.

As you plan for your semester abroad with L&LI, you will need to complete the Transient/Consortium form. This document will guide your conversations with the Registrar and Student Financial Services to make sure you are set to study abroad!

Cost Includes:
* 12-18 semester credits
* All Lodging and Transportation during program events
* All meals during program events (about 50% of meals during the semester)
* Trip to the Galapagos
* Trip to Peru and Machu Picchu
* Trip to the Amazon Jungle
* Trip to the Coast of Ecuador
* Homestay with an Ecuadorian Family
* Cultural Experiences and Student Activities
* Internship Experience (for credit option)
* Visa
* International Travel Insurance (not primary medical insurance)

Does Not Include:
* Airfare
* Passport
* Immunization
* Meals when not with program (about 50%)
* Personal expenses like shopping, personal needs or personal travel.