Ecuador: Guayaquil Semester

Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil in Guayaquil

La Universidad Catulica de Santiago de Guayaquil is located in the commercial, import-export hub of Ecuador. La Universidad Catulica is a private, non-profit institution of higher learning that has achieved high prestige in the community. Catulica has an attractive campus and a very active student life, including numerous social and recreational facilities as well as computer labs. The campus is served by public transportation. More than 5,500 students are enrolled in degree programs such as Architecture, Law, Business, Sociology, Education, Literature, Communications, Psychology, Economics and Engineering.

Course Offerings

The Fall Semester Program in Guayaquil combines intensive language instruction (at all levels) with the study of Ecuadorian history and culture. Students earn 12 to 15 credits. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Students must complete a course pre-registration form, provided to them prior to departure.

NOTE: The semester program is offered during the fall semester ONLY.

Spanish Language

Taught in six levels, Spanish instruction places heavy emphasis upon oral communication and uses an interactive methodology. CCIS students receive personalized attention in the small classes ranging from two to eight students. The Spanish courses are taught in one-month intensive sessions. This enables students to take more than one level in one semester.

Elementary Spanish Communication I
Elementary Spanish Communication II
Intermediate Spanish Communication I
Intermediate Spanish Communication II
Advanced Spanish Communication I
Advanced Spanish Communication and Composition II
Contemporary Latin American Literature (for students with advanced Spanish fluency)
Special Topics in Spanish (Spanish Conversation)

Social Science

Contemporary Ecuadorian Issues*
Modern Latin American History*
*These two courses can be taught either in English or in Spanish, but not both, depending on the
level of language knowledge in the class.

Winter Short-Term
Academic Program

In the four-week programs offered in January and July, students are introduced to Ecuador by combining intensive Spanish language and Ecuadorian culture study with home0stay arrangements and organized field trips. Students enroll in two courses for six to eight credits. Spanish instruction places a heavy emphasis upon oral communication and uses an interaction methodology. CCIS students receive personalized attention in the small classes ranging from two to eight students.

Spanish Language
Elementary Spanish Communication I
Elementary Spanish Communication II
Intermediate Spanish Communication I
Intermediate Spanish Communication II
Advanced Spanish Communication I
Advanced Spanish Communication and Composition II
Special Topics in Spanish (Spanish conversation)

 

Student Life

All programs participants live with Ecuadorian host families. The arrangement gives each participant the opportunity to learn about Ecuadorian culture first-hand. Students gain support in the new country from interaction with the family while following the host family's customs including; eating meals, respecting host norms, and being sensitive to Ecuadorian culture.

Ecuadorian food consists mainly of soup and stews, corn pancakes, rice, eggs, and vegetables. Seafood is particularly good, even in the highlands.

Student Services
Classrooms & Library
Advisory Services
Health & Safety

Field Trips & Excursions
In addition to tours of Guayaquil, field trips within Ecuador are organized during the semester and short-term programs. Since Ecuador is blessed with environmental, geographical, and cultural diversity, these field excursions are designed to introduce students to "another" Ecuador. Semester trips may include a visit to Spanish colonial cities of Quito or Cuenca. Short-term programs may include trips to coastal beach towns like Salinas.

Alumni Feedback

The program in Guayaquil offers many options to really integrate students into the culture for a
complete exchange experience, yet it is still accessible to beginning-level students.
—Sarah Maxwell

Ecuador has it all. Educationally, the study abroad program is top-notch. The Universidad
Católica is a fabulous university. I had the opportunity to enroll in university classes with
Ecuadorians, and finished those classes with many Ecuadorian friends and an enriched vision of
this country.
—Rachel Hammond

 

Duration

Fall: September 6 -December 14, 2012

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: April 15

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Official transcripts
• 2 academic references for Semester
• 1 letter of recommendation for Winter and Summer Programs
• Statement of purpose
• Students must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum class standng - students must have completed at least one semester (minimum 12 semester credit hours) of college-level coursework at the time of application.

Costs

Fall 2012  $6,900

Costs Included

Instructional costs, administrative fees, field trips, pre-departure
and on-site orientations, sickness and accident insurance, and airport pickup.

Costs Not Included

Room & Partial Board ($1,500), Airfare ($500-$800), books ($50-$150), personal costs ($200-$500), and visa ($0-$100).

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• Wikipedia Guayaquil, Ecuador

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Chris Tingue

College of Staten Island/CUNY
Center for International Service
Building 2A, Room 206
2800 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
1-718-982-2100
1-718-982-2108 (Fax)
StudyAB@csi.cuny.edu
http://www.csi.cuny.edu/international

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms. To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

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CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.) 

Students from CCIS member institutions apply through home campus; students from non-member institutions apply through Broome Community College/SUNY or other appropriate CCIS member institutions.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.