Academic Treks College: Spanish Language and Culture

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Cuenca

Term: Summer 
Dates: 30 days: June 4 - July 3

Description: Experience the best of Ecuador - spectacular Andes Mountains, rich Incan culture, gracious people and historic colonial towns - on an unforgettable 35-day journey that immerses you in the lifestyles and language of this extraordinary country. The Sierra of Ecuador is one of the world's best places to learn Spanish, as its friendly inhabitants speak slowly and clearly with a light accent. As our adventure unfolds, you'll improve your Spanish skills through cultural interaction, service work, formal language instruction and exploration. Trek a challenging section of the ancient Inca Trail, do service work with Habitat for Humanity, home stay with an Ecuadorian family and take workshops on crafts, dancing, cooking and music. You'll find there is no better way to learn a language than to be surrounded by native speakers, and no better way to discover a culture than to live and work amongst its people. Prepare for an amazing expedition!

Highlights:
- Spanish language immersion
- Backpack the Inca Trail through the Andes Mountains
- Learn Spanish through instruction and cultural immersion
- Home stay with an Ecuadorian family for seven days
- Work on an Ecuadorian Habitat for Humanity project

Excursions include:
- Horseback riding
- Camping
- Visit the true equator
- Overnight in an indigenous Quechua community: learn traditional weaving and customs

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Call for details!

Experience Required: yes

2 years of high school Spanish or the equivalent

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work in Groups of limited in size to between 10-16 students.

Application Process Involves:

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Broadreach Summer Adventures / Academic Treks's Mission Statement: Broadreach offers experiential summer adventures for teenagers and young adults including scuba, sailing, marine biology, academic and wilderness programs that span the globe. Broadreach's educational adventures provide opportunities for students to learn new skills and explore the world in an active, hands-on environment that fully immerses the participant in the experience. Combining the thrill of discovery, the pride of accomplishment and the excitement of exploration, Broadreach programs focus on individual initiative, group dynamics and genuine participation in the world. Academic Treks is the academic adventure and community service division of Broadreach Summer Adventure Camps for Teenagers. Our educational summer camps and high school study abroad programs provide excellent alternatives to traditional summer camps and summer school. Lastly, Academic Treks College is the university division of Broadreach Summer Adventures. Our college study abroad programs provide unique opportunities to study a single topic in multiple countries around the world.

Year Founded: 1993