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Ecuador - Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break in Ecuador Fullfill your community service requirement and earn three credit hours in International Studies or Geography. This alternative Spring Break trip is designed to create involvement and experience through community service. Volunteer near the beautiful Southern Pacific coast of Ecuador. Participants have the opportunity to make a direct positive impact on the people of Ecuador. Projects include teaching children, orphanage assistance, street children assistance, special education, social welfare, environmental conservation, and wildlife conservation. All of these projects will be considered community service and will be used towards your community service graduation requirement. Program Highlights
Country Info Ecuador is one of those rare destinations in the world that seems to have the right combination of natural beauty, intriguing history, and vibrant culture. Nestled along the Equator in the northwest corner of the South American continent, much of the country still remains wild and uncharted. It is home to the highest active volcano in the world, pristine Pacific beaches, and virgin tropical rainforests as well as ancient history now echoed through the lively Ecuadorian culture. Curriculum Info GEO 300: Geography of Ecuador / IS 305: International Studies-Ecuador This course will provide a topical overview of the South American Country of Ecuador. It will examine Ecuador’s diverse population and culture (composed of persons of European, Native American, and African descent), its progressive political system (democratic elections have determined the government since 1979), its dynamic economy (driven by the oil industry), and its varied physical geography (that includes coastal plains, jungles, the Andes Mountains and volcanic islands). Readings will be assigned prior to the trip to Ecuador in Mid-March. Numerous hands-on educational and community service experiences will be scheduled during the week in Ecuador. Students will be asked to keep a journal of their thoughts and experiences while in Ecuador, and write a paper on a topic of their choice upon their return. Quote "This was a great way to broaden my horizon and put everything into perspective. It was fun making friends and experiencing a culture first-hand" - Benjamin O'Connell, 2003 Costs March 18 - 25, 2005 : $1,260 INCLUDED: Jacksnville University credit, accommodation with host families, some meals, travel insurance. NOT-INCLUDED: Personal expenses, airport taxes (if applicable), round-trip airfare, some meals. Housing Students will live with homestays. Local villagers will provide rooms to students. Many students will stay with families in pairs. The families are middle class and lower middle class families. The homes will be basic but they will have plumbing and electricity. You should bring a small gift for your family. Meals Most meals will be taken with the families. Lunches will generally be eaten with the group during the day. A typical meal consists of Gallo Pinto, which is red beans and rice with sauce dish and fresh fruit or vegetables. Community Service Requirement Students can satisfy their entire community service graduation requirement by particpating in this program. There will be a pre-trip retreat sometime early in the spring semester. The retreat will be organized by Christine Tyler, Community Service Director and will include ice breakers, team building, and information sessions and some work at the Habijax, Habitat for Humanity house. While in Ecuador we will spend 3-5 hours everyday working on various projects which may include painting a school, reading to local children, planting trees, and environmental projects. Upon completion of the alternative spring break you will have satisfied your community service requirement. |
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