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AIFS Study Abroad in the Galapagos Islands: Summer (Education Abroad Program)

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  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: AIFS 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Study Abroad Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Transfer Credit Class Eligibility: Doctoral Student, Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Click here for a definition of this term Field of Study: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Click here for a definition of this term Program Category: Program Provider
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T: (800) 727-2437
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Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Spend a summer in the biodiverse Galápagos Islands, Ecuador with AIFS! Study environmental science and earn 3 credis at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), one of the highest ranked universities in Ecuador. Begin the program at USFQ’s Cumbayá campus in Quito before flying to the university’s Extension campus on the island of San Cristóbal. Courses are taught in English.

Live in a homestay with a local family, where daily breakfast and dinner will be provided. Hotel accommodation is provided for the Quito and Island-hopping section of the program.

You’ll enjoy cultural activities including: 
  • Guided tours and museum visits in Quito
  • Trip to Frigate Bird Hill
  • Visit to El Junco Lake
  • Visit to La Galapaguera – home to the famous giant tortoises
  • Trip to La Lobería Beach to see sea lions
  • Visit to Kicker Rock
  • 2-day excursion to Santa Cruz Island
 
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Over 50% of our participants receive financial support from AIFS!  
   
AIFS is recognized as a premier provider of study abroad programs. All-inclusive program fees cover tuition, housing, a meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service. Since 1964, more than 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS.
 
     
 

 

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This program is currently not accepting applications.