Semester

Semester in the Andes
A unique study abroad program offering 12-18 semester credits and
unrivaled travel in South America
13 Jan - 7 May; 26 August - 17 Dec

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General Information:

The Semester in the Andes programs are unique in that they provide a unique study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country for students in a wide range of majors. Although the actual course offerings change from year-to-year, every program provides for 12-18 credits, granted from a US university, in diverse areas such as Environmental Education, Business & Marketing, English, Literature, Quechua (an indigenous Andean language), Internships and service learning, History, Journalism, and, of course, Spanish.

The Andean Classroom

The unique academic experience of these programs is coupled with and enhanced by the unrivalled travel. During the 11-12 weeks of the program, students will visit indigenous villages, colonial-era haciendas, teeming cities, mountain parks, jungle communities, pre-Inca ruins, and Machu Picchu.

However, perhaps the most important part of the program is the home stay, where students live individually with local families. This allows them to get to know the Ecuadorian culture as no one could ever explain iit.

A group of semester students in the Amazon Rainforest

If this sounds like an experience that would interest you, click on the links to the left or below to find more about the programs that are offered in the fall and spring.