Ecuador: Guayaquil Summer

Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil in Guayaquil

La Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil is located in the commercial, import-export hub of Ecuador. La Universidad Catolica is a private, non-profit institution of higher learning that has achieved high prestige in the community. Catolica 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.

The program combines intensive Spanish language instruction (beginning through advanced) with the study of Ecuadorian history and culture. Students earn 4 credits in Spanish language in the short-term sessions. A GPA of 2.5, as well as an official transcript, one letter of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are required for admission to the program, which is open to students from freshman through graduate level standing.

Course Offerings

Summer Short-Term
Academic Program

In the three or four-week programs offered in January and July, students are introduced to Ecuador by
combining intensive Spanish language and Ecuadorian culture study with homestay
arrangements and organized field trips. Students enroll in one course for four 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

"My Study Abroad trip to Ecuador was great. The necessary things were organized and the courses that I took are on my transcript. And the best part is, I can graduate on time!"
- Serena Netcliff

 

Duration

Summer: June 29 - July 27, 2013

Application Deadline(s)

Summer: March 15 Extended to April 1

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Official transcripts
• 1 letter of academic reference for Summer
• Statement of purpose
• Students must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum class standing - students must have completed at least one semester (minimum 12 semester credit hours) of college-level coursework at the time of appliation.

Costs

Summer 2013 Costs:

$2,412

Costs Included

Tuition and fees, field trips, orientation and program activities, airport pickup, health and accident insurance.

Costs Not Included

Housing - homestay w/family ($600), Airfare ($800), books ($50), and personal costs ($500).

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:

Renee Cassidy

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.

Also, 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.