This program will be offered following the transition to semesters. The Department of Modern Languages is considering offering it in fall and spring semesters and during the summer.

As part of the program, students are afforded the opportunity to experience Ecuador's rich diversity by meeting communities through excursions across the Andes and by spending one week each in the coastal and Amazonian regions.

Program Length
Spring quarter annually (Late March – Early June)

Spring quarter 2012 dates: March 22 - June 1, 2012

Eligibility and Selection Process
All students who have completed SPAN 212 and who are in good academic standing may apply. Priority is given to students majoring in Latin American Studies and advanced Spanish-speakers. Admission will be based on academic accomplishments, statement of purpose, interviews, letter of recommendation, and academic standing.
Students on judicial probation at the start of the study abroad program will not be allowed to participate; there is an appeal process for those with B-level violations. Click here to read the entire judicial policy.

This program does accept Non-Ohio University students.

Interested students should apply online at: http://eais.admsrv.ohio.edu/eais/student/

Application Deadline

Living Arrangements
Each student will live with a family in houses that are safe, comfortable, and relatively close to the center of town. Host families provide three meals per day and weekly laundry service.

Courses and Credits
Students will enroll in a full-load of academic credit. Intermediate students will complete SPAN 213 and two 300-level electives. Advanced students will enroll in three of the following: SPAN 341, 343, 355/356, 349, 435, and 439. All participants will enroll in a four-credit Modern Languages courses consisting of mandatory orientation during the winter quarter at OU and lectures and field trips in Ecuador.

If you have completed most of the Spanish major requirements, contact the program director for other options.

This program satisfies the Latin American Studies major requirement for study abroad in Latin America.

Cost

Click here to access a Student Budget Worksheet for Spring 2012

Additional Information on Ecuador
To learn more about this study abroad destination, please visit the CIA World Factbook. 

Health and safety
Ohio University Office of Education Abroad suggests you follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for healthy travel to your destination. Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Refer to the State Department site for information related to safety and security at this destination.

Requesting accommodation for disabilities
If you plan to participate in an Ohio University-sponsored study abroad program and wish to request accommodation, you should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to schedule an appointment to complete an Education Abroad Disability Accommodation Request Form. We recommend you do this as early as possible to allow sufficient time to determine what accommodations may be made for this program.  

Entry and exit requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States. If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now.

Some countries also require a visa to legally enter and reside in the country.  Entry and exit requirements for this country can be found here.  US citizens will not need a visa or other special documents to enter the country for the length of this  program. Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program.  Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Information for Non-US citizens can be found here.  

For more information, contact:

Emilie Walker
Program Director
Gordy Hall 255
walkere1@ohio.edu
740.591.5415

Anne Porter
Program Assistant
Gordy Hall 233
porterp1@ohio.edu
740.593.2763

Keely Davin
Program Coordinator
WIEC 012
davin@ohio.edu
740.593.4583