| | | Fall Semester in the AndesA unique study abroad program in Ecuador and Peru4 September- 18 December 2007The program begins in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and the first city in the world to be named an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although in many respects a modern city, Quito has retained much of its colonial charm and students will get to see this first-hand as they stroll through the colonial center on the first day. The next day we'll head to the town of Otavalo, about 2 hours north of Quito, and rightly famous for the arts and crafts its inhabitants produce. In and around Otavalo, we'll not only have a chance to pick up some nice gifts for those back home, but we'll also see how some of these goods are made and talk about the cause and effect of the artisans' skill. | | | | Study in Cuenca, Ecuador, one of the world's most beautiful cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ecuador Photo Gallery | |
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| Students get to see the beauty, history and culture of Quito. | | |
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| During the program, students will have the opportunity to explore the area around Cuenca. This includes trips to the mountains of Cajas National Park, the Inca ruins at Ingapirca, as well as other natural and cultural points of interest. Between the two terms, students will have the opportunity to visit the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle, where they encounter some of the plants, animals and people who call this region home. | | |
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| Field trips offer visits to sites of both natural and cultural interest. Additionally, students are accompanied by CEDEI staff, teachers, and local guides, ensuring that students will get the most out of each trip, while staying safe as well | | |
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| At the end of the program, students have the unique opportunity to travel to Peru for 11 days. This trip will introduce students to the desert coast, the bustling capital of Lima, the ancient capital of the Inca, Cuzco, and the “Lost City” of the Inca, Machu Picchu. | | |
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