Título: Study Abroad at Universidad San Francisco de Quito
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ABOUT USFQ
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is a private liberal arts university located in Quito–Ecuador.
• The first private university of Ecuador, founded in 1988
• 8500 students
• 50% professors hold a PhD
• #1 University in Ecuador and 57 in Latin America, QS University Rankings
• 100+ Bilateral Exchange Partnerships
• 1000 International students per year
• Main scientific stations: Galapagos Islands, Amazon Rainforest (Tiputini)
Testimonio:
“USFQ provided me with an opportunity unlike any other. Living with a host family that only spoke Spanish, taking weekend trips to the middle of the Amazon Rainforest, and encouraging me to get out of
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International students can also get involved in the EcuaBuddies program to connect them with their Ecuadorian peers.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
International students have the opportunity to participate in optional excursions to many parts of Ecuador for a nominal fee. Past trips have included Tiputini Biodiversity Station (USFQ’s research station run with Boston University), Mindo Rainforest Station (1800 mts.), and our extension at San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Archipelago. Options vary each term.
HOUSING
USFQ offers international students the opportunity to live with carefully screened host families in Quito, which includes two meals per day. Host families live within a 15-45 minute commute by public transportation from the USFQ campus in Cumbaya.
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Each track consists of five intensive 3-credit courses taught in 3-week modules. Students start the program in Cumbaya at the USFQ main campus, and then spend the remainder of the semester on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos.
Students can combine classes from different tracks and all students take a required Spanish conversation class (1 credit) at the beginner, intermediate or advanced levels at the beginning of the program.
Excursions
Depending on the program track, during the first module students visit USFQ’s Tiputini Biodiversity Station in the Amazon, the Ecuadorian highlands, a cloud forest, and the coast. In the Galapagos students visit various sites as part of their
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Therefore, the big ideas presented in the unit on the Changing Planet and topics regarding the environment, justifies the evaluation method at this time. The authentic assessment is appropriate and relevant to the students. The planning of objectives in the daily lessons focuses on issues of the Everglades to the Pala Lagoon in Nuuuli, Tafuna, and Aua with similar environmental challenges in American Samoa. For the purpose of this assignment, three types of assignment geared toward the most popular student Intelligences as seen in the schools will be explored in the summative evaluation of the unit plan: Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence, Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence & Interpersonal Intelligence.
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Biologist Elizabeth Flores Breton 's Interview Elizabeth Flores Breton, a founding biologist of EcoPlan 's sea turtle protection program in Cabo San Lucas, believes strongly in conservation and protecting our natural resources in rational ways. Breton was born in Mexico City but discovered Cabo San Lucas about two years prior to our filming and commented, "In this area, taking care of nature is critical because we have the presence of many horseback riding tours and people who come in on their vehicles; sea turtle predation in this area has been going on for years, and it is important to start a conservation program for these animals." Biologist Lara Cibeles, Leader of Planet Ecology and Conservation Camp Biologist Lara Cibeles, who
Travelling through Latin America on a small group tour is a wonderful way to experience this diverse and fascinating part of the world. Beginning in Ecuador, you can travel through the fascinating nations of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina. A small group tour such as this gives you a wonderful kaleidoscope of Latin American diversity. You can start in Ecuador's capital of Quito, which is a fabulous memorial to the Incan empire, with its wealth of culture, history and tradition mixed with some awe inspiring landscapes. You can spend time with the Otavalo Indians who will enjoy showing you their hat making skills.
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WHATS HAPPENING IN GALAPAGOS IN JANUARY January in the Galapagos Islands brings a vibrant change to the archipelago, and signals the beginning of the garùa season. The Panama current arrives from the north to warm the waters, and tropical rain showers revive the flora and fauna in the highlands and lowlands of the extraordinary islands we visit. Staying at Galapagos Safari Camp during the warm season is a celebration of new beginnings for the creatures of the islands. Many species of birds, land and marine iguanas, green turtles, and giant tortoises are starting to breed.
Today I’m going to tell you about Costa Rica. Also I am going to visit there. First what I am ready knew about Costa Rica is that it is an island and there is a lot of rain forest. What I didn’t know about Costa Rica is that they have 4.5 million people in Costa Rica. Also you can see d different kind of hummingbirds!
Searching for Property in Ecuador To search for property in Ecuador, a good place to begin is online. The ubiquitous internet can render many choices for you, and there are a few good web sites where you can browse property in Ecuador. The great thing about these sites is that they publish both private and agency listings, so once you have narrowed down your choices, you can simply get in touch with the owner or the real estate agency so you can visit the property and then make your decision. Craigslist-Quito is the sub-domain of Craigslist-Ecuador, and it covers the whole country.
The Corcorado National Park is known for its biodiversity. It holds jaguars and the almost extinct squirrel monkey. It was established on October 24, 1975. Costa Rica’s National
The Isthmus of Panama is a natural bridge that connects North and South America. Prior to the emergence of this nation, North and South America were two separate landmasses, but afterwards, when the isthmus emerged, it became a huge migration bridge for many species. Millions of birds pass through the isthmus every year on the annual migration. Other animals are spreading north or south through Panama, often due to changes caused by humans. This process allows Panama to be an incredible hub of biodiversity.
I envision myself, ten years from now, standing on the strong Andes Mountains. All around me there is snow and signs of wildflowers --fighting for their place on the mountainside. I feel at peace as my gaze wanders across the horizon. I am in the heart of wilderness in Vicuña, Chile and this is where I belong. Without a doubt, Vicuña would be my choice of travel because of the amazing memories I made this past summer while studying abroad with CIEE through their High School Summer Abroad Program based in Valparaíso, Chile.