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There’s still time to spend May 2013 in Ecuador!

Posted by amanda.taylor@vanderbilt.edu on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Uncategorized.

OACS has extended the deadline for applications to the Ecuador Project 2013

Experience one of the most fascinating countries in South America through the lens of service this coming May 2013!
Cultural & Language immersion, service work, and new friends from Vanderbilt to experience it with!

The deadline for applying to this transformational project has been extended to the 14th of January 2013.  We encourage you to review the opportunity over winter break and complete your application during the off-time while classes are out.  More information can be found at: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/oacs/oacs-programming/ecuador.

Undergraduate and/or graduate students will have the opportunity to work at service site(s) related to their personal and professional interests in and around the capital city of Quito during the week and on weekends tour many amazing facets of Ecuador’s landscape and dynamic culture! 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:
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Special Education
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Education
APPLICATION PROCESS:
  • Application Form
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • 3.0 GPA*
  • Financial Aid Forms
  • Current Resume
Scholarship funds are available in limited quantities and more information on financial aid can be found online or by emailing OACS staff listed below.

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/oacs/oacs-programming/ecuador
Or please contact:  Amanda.taylor@vanderbilt.edu or clive.mentzel@vanderbilt.edu or call (615) 343-7878 for more information.