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2008-2009 SEMESTER/YEAR PROGRAM
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PUCE Application
PUCE Website
PUCE Open
Courses Website
PUCE Volunteer Opportunities
(pdf)
Ecuador Home Page
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Location: |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Eligibility: |
2.5 GPA, to take courses with Ecuadorian students: at
least 6 semesters or the equivalent of college-level
Spanish |
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Language of Instruction: |
Spanish/English
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Academic Program: |
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Special Program Features: |
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Volunteer and Internship opportunities
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Housing: |
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Dates: (subject to change) |
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Fall: |
August 1 - November 7 (2 Spanish sessions & UI S.L. course)
August 1 - December 19 (3 Spanish sessions, regular & open courses)
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Spring: |
January 12 - April 17 (2 Spanish sessions & UI S.L. course)
January 12 - June 5 (3 Spanish sessions, regular & open courses)
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Program fees: (subject
to change) |
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Includes:
tuition, room, meals, UI resident director services, Ecuadorian culture course, some excursions,
and PUCE orientation and social activities
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One Semester: |
$7,000 |
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Academic Year:
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$13,600
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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.
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The Open Courses have a special fee of $55 - $80/course. These
fees are not covered under the PUCE program fee.
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In addition to the program fee, students will pay a $150
non-refundable application fee when they apply.
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Application deadlines: |
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Fall/Academic Year: |
April 1 |
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Spring: |
November 1 |
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2008 SUMMER PROGRAM
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PUCE Application
PUCE Website
Ecuador Home Page
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Location: |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Eligibility: |
2.5 GPA |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish/English
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Academic Program: |
- Spanish Language and Ecuadorian Culture
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Housing: |
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Dates (subject to
change): |
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Summer session:
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May 15 - June 20
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Program
fees (subject to change): |
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Includes: tuition, fees,
room and meals
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Summer:
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$3,600
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- In addition to the
program fee, students will pay a non-refundable $150 application fee
when they apply.
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Suggested
Application deadline: |
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Summer: |
April 1 |
