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Ecuador Project Applications Now Out

Posted by amanda.taylor@vanderbilt.edu on Monday, October 29, 2012 in Applications, Experiential Learning.

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Applications are due November 30th at 4pm

The Ecuador Project – May 2013

The Ecuador Project introduces students to cultural, social, and environmental issues facing the Ecuadorian region through community-based service.

Upcoming Information Sessions:

Monday, Nov. 12: 6pm

Tuesday, Nov. 13: 6pm

Wednesday, Nov. 28: 6pm

Location: OACS Conference Room, Sarratt | Rand 304

Students will have the opportunity to work at a service site related to their personal interests in the city of Quito during the week and tour many amazing facets of Ecuador’s landscape and culture on the weekends!  Explore the Amazon, hike various mountain ranges & peruse local towns and markets.  Particular emphasis this year will focus on sustainable farming and land development.

SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE:

1. Early Childhood Education

2. Special Education

3. Public Health

4. Environmental Education

APPLICATION PROCESS:

  • Application Form
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Financial Aid Forms
  • Current Resume
*The program fee is $1,650, not including airfare, vaccinations, or additional extracurriculars.  Scholarship funds are available in limited quantities.

www.vanderbilt.edu/oacs/oacs-programming/ecuador

Please contact: lisa.kendall@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 322-7859 for more information!

 

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