Ecuador Summer
May 13 - July 5, 2024
InterVarsity Study Abroad partners with Living and Learning International to provide an 8-week study abroad summer internship program designed to help you engage with the challenges of a developing nation through experiential learning in intentional Christian community.
Internship with Spanish Tutoring
Gain practical vocational experience through an internship placement based on your interest, major, internship site availability, and mastery of Spanish language (English speaking sites available). Your internship can also provide an opportunity to serve, learn and “try on” a field or job you are curious to learn more about. Internship sites are varied and include ministries, schools, non-profits, hospitals/clinics, government agencies, for-profit businesses, etc. The program can work with your home institution to award college credit for completing up to 180 hours of internship. Students on this program will have informal language instruction by a Spanish tutor.
Program Location
This summer opportunity is based in Quito, the nation's capital which is nestled within the Andes Mountains. Quito has amazing weather and is famous for its eternal springtime conditions. The city offers rich history, architecture, friendly people and safe living conditions in which to grow and serve.
Program Pillars
- Life in Community: Students live and learn in intentional Chrisitan community with other students to grow in faith and understanding of God’s purposes in the world.
- Service: Students spend 6 days in the Amazon Jungle serving alongside long-term missionaries at a school.
- Cross-Cultural Engagement: Alongside language learning, students spend four weeks living with an Ecuadorian host family and engaging in weekend cultural activities.
When is it?
May 15 - July 7, 2023
How will I grow as a disciple of Christ?
- Through your household community times of bible study and prayer.
- One-on-one mentorship with your Resident Coordinator (RC).
- Weekly chapel with talks and worship.
- Opportunity to engage in a local church.
Talk to an Advisor
Interested in learning more about the Ecuador summer program? We are here to help you navigate questions as you discern, work with your university and plan for summer study abroad. Take the next step and schedule an appointment with an InterVarsity Advisor today.
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