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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE)


2008-2009 Semester/Year Program
  |   2008 Summer Program



2008-2009 SEMESTER/YEAR PROGRAM
 

 
PUCE Application

PUCE Website

PUCE Open Courses Website

PUCE Volunteer Opportunities (pdf)

Ecuador Home Page

 

Location:

Quito, Ecuador
Eligibility:                             2.5 GPA, to take courses with Ecuadorian students: at least 6 semesters or the equivalent of college-level Spanish
Language of Instruction: Spanish/English
 
Academic Program:
  • The Ecuadorian Experience - Social & Global Responsibility Service-Learning courses:
    All students will take this 3-credit course taught by the University of Idaho Resident Director, Jose Yanez.  This course includes a week-long trip (usually to the Ecuadorian Amazon) where students will complete a service project.
     
  • Spanish Language and Ecuadorian Culture Program:
    7 levels of the Spanish language and culture program are offered (6 credits each).  Students usually complete 2 levels per semester.
     
  • Regular university courses with Ecuadorian students in the following areas:
    Architecture • Design • Business Administration • Accounting • Preschool Education • Elementary Education • Secondary Education • Biological Sciences • Anthropology •  Geography • Ecology and Tourism • History • Economics • Nursing • Medical Technology • Theology • Philosophy • Religious Sciences • Civil Engineering • Systems Engineering • Jurisprudence • Linguistics and Languages • Psychology • Social Work
     
  • Open Courses can be taken with the Spanish Language Program (Level IV and above only) or Regular university courses.  Courses available in the following areas:
    Studies of the Americas • Asian History • Social and Cultural History • Culture and Society • Social Development • Gender and Development • Ecology and Environmental Management • Politics, International Relations and Conflict Resolution
Special Program Features:
  • A number of excursions are provided as a part of the program. These might include trips to the Playa Ancha on the coast, Lake Cuicocha, Jose Ribas Refuge on the Cotopaxi volcano, or the beautiful Valle de los Chillos.
     
  • “Discover Ecuador” trips:  The trips happen once a month and are optional.  Costs will vary depending on duration and location.  Past trips have included journeys to the Mindo Cloud Forest and Papallacta Hot Springs, and hikes to Lake Quilota. Students interested in taking advantage of these excursions should budget $250/semester.
     
  • Students may opt to travel to the Galapagos Islands, made famous by Darwin’s Origin of the Species, and considered to be one of the world’s most unique and interesting ecosystems. Trips to the Galapagos usually last 5-7 days and cost around $1,000.
     
  • Volunteer and Internship opportunities
Housing:
  • Home stay
Dates: (subject to change)
  Fall: August 1 - November 7 (2 Spanish sessions & UI S.L. course)
August 1 - December 19 (3 Spanish sessions, regular & open courses)

 
  Spring: January 12 - April 17 (2 Spanish sessions & UI S.L. course)
January 12 - June 5 (3 Spanish sessions, regular & open courses)
 

Program fees: (subject to change)

  Includes:  tuition, room, meals, UI resident director services, Ecuadorian culture course, some excursions, and PUCE orientation and social activities
 
One Semester: $7,000
  Academic Year:
 
$13,600
 
  • The official program ends at the semester end date each semester.  Those students wishing to stay with their host families after this date will be responsible for their room & meal charges.  Students staying for the academic year will only be responsible for these charges after the spring program end date.
     
  • The Open Courses have a special fee of $55 - $80/course.  These fees are not covered under the PUCE program fee. 
     
  • In addition to the program fee, students will pay a $150 non-refundable application fee when they apply.
Application deadlines:
Fall/Academic Year: April 1
  Spring: November 1


2008 SUMMER PROGRAM

 

 
PUCE Application

PUCE Website

Ecuador Home Page

Location: Quito, Ecuador
Eligibility:                             2.5 GPA
Language of Instruction:
     
Spanish/English
 
Academic Program:
  • Spanish Language and Ecuadorian Culture
Housing:
  • Home stay
Dates (subject to change):
Summer session:
 
May 15 - June 20
 
Program fees (subject to change):
  Includes:  tuition, fees, room and meals
 
  Summer:
 
$3,600
 
  • In addition to the program fee, students will pay a non-refundable $150 application fee when they apply.
Suggested Application deadline:
  Summer: April 1